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How to Install Roof Shingles: A Step-by-Step Guide

To install new asphalt shingles, start by cleaning the work area thoroughly. Remove the old shingles one by one. Once they’re all off, install new flashing along entry points like chimneys and roof edges. It’s best to plan your shingle layout before you begin to install your new shingles and finalize the work. Roof restoration is also a viable alternative for shingles that are old but otherwise undamaged.

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Maximum Snow Load for Your Roof Guide

While most roofs can reliably hold about 20 pounds of snow per square foot, numerous factors can throw off this number for individual homes. Winter weather and snow also take a heavy toll on your asphalt shingles. Finding out how to calculate the load yourself, how to restore your asphalt shingles if cold weather dries them out, and how to maintain your roof will help you get more life out of it and lower the risk of roof damage..

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Roof Vent Guide: Intake vs Exhaust Vents (& More)

Roof vents protect your home from mold and shingle damage. Without them, the warm, humid air in your home will rise and stagnate, causing condensation, moisture buildup, and other problems that can cause your decking to warp or even rot. This can eventually force your shingles up and away from the roof or force you into an early replacement. Discover the roles of intake vs. exhaust vents, installation costs, and how many vents your roof should have.

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How to Find & Fix Roof Leaks

Summary:  Regular roof inspections help to catch leaks early, preventing the need for costly repairs or total replacement. Signs of leaks include water stains, mold,

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How to Clean the Gutters on Your Home Properly

Clogged gutters can lead to fascia rot, foundation cracks, interior leaks, or even ice dams, which can cause thousands of dollars of damage to your home. The good news is that maintaining them at home is very easy as long as you’re comfortable working on a ladder and have access to the right tools, like a gutter scoop and garden hose.

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How to Identify Hail Damage on Your Roof

You can identify hail damage by looking for missing granules, bald shingles, dents, intrusions, holes, or soft, spongy bruised areas on the shingle itself. If your asphalt shingle roof is older, impacts may also result in shingles cracking, breaking, or shearing off completely. Replace jeopardized materials as soon as possible and consider making roof restoration a part of your maintenance plan to prevent impact damage in the future.

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