Our Salem roofing experts have some tips to keep you safe in the course of your home improvement projects. On this blog, we’ve shared several tips for saving money by rolling up your sleeves and taking the DIY route. However, it is important to keep in mind that safety is of the utmost importance. Most non-work Read more…
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How to Prepare Your Roof for Spring in Salem
Posted onAs winter comes to a close, Salem roofers will become very busy with the spring rush. Make sure your roof is prepared for spring! While Punxsutawney Phil recently predicted a long winter in 2017, it’s about time to think about preparing your roof for spring. Salem roofers tend to be inundated with frantic requests from Read more…
You Could Be Damaging Your Roof and Costing Yourself Thousands
Posted onMost home and business owners are not trained, professional roofers. With that in mind, many times we are called out to inspect, repair, or replace a roof for a customer due to damage they inadvertently caused to their own roofs. Roofing isn’t cheap, so you want to prolong the life of your roof for as Read more…
Home Buyers Guide to Roof Inspections in Salem
Posted onIf you’re buying a home in Oregon’s crazy real estate market, congratulations! You may want to know a thing or two about roof inspections in Salem, and as expert Salem roofers, we would love to teach you a few things to look for when you’re buying a new home. In many of Salem’s new developments, Read more…
Getting the Most Out of a Claim
Posted onBelow are tips for making the most of your insurance policy’s coverage of your roof. When something unexpected happens to your home or your health, one of the first things to do is consider filing an insurance claim. Slate & Slate Roofing has helped many home and business owners with roof-related claims, and have seen from Read more…
How to Tear Off a Roof (Roof Removal)
Posted onTearing off a roof is something that many homeowners could do on their own to save money on hiring a Salem roofing contractor for a roof replacement. We never recommend shingle overs, or putting a new layer of roofing material over an existing layer. It’s not a sustainable or cost effective roofing solution. However, we Read more…
How To Remove Snow from a Roof Safely
Posted onRoofing companies in Salem have been getting calls about roof snow removal. This is something some homeowners can do for themselves. The Salem area doesn’t usually see a lot of snow, but this winter has sent a fairly decent amount of the fluffy white stuff our way. Many home and business owners are stuck questioning Read more…
Salem Roofers Weigh In: Do You Need to Clean Your Gutters?
Posted onSalem roofers recommend cleaning your gutters twice a year for the average home. Once at the beginning of fall and once at the beginning of spring would be ideal. It’s easy to forget about, or not even consider, cleaning your gutters. It is by far one of the most commonly overlooked home maintenance tasks, but Read more…
Emergency Roof Repairs in Salem, Oregon
Posted onRoof leaks aren’t polite, and they certainly don’t wait until it’s convenient to start causing damage. If you need emergency roof repairs in Salem, Oregon, give us a call immediately at (503) 585-2338. An unforeseen roofing problem can hit your home or business any day, and at any time. Finding a contractor for roof repairs in Read more…
How to Notice a Failing Roof
Posted onIf you notice these signs of roof failure, call a Salem roofing contractor right away. Though a properly installed roof should last for many years, a roof can fail at any time. It could be due to age, weather, weight, poor installation, or any number of other factors. Replacing a roof can get expensive; catching Read more…