Home insurance can be expensive, but your local Salem roofer can help decrease that bill by providing you with a new roof that’s up to your insurance company’s standards. Your home’s roof is its first line of defense against rain, hail, sleet, snow, and the beating sun. As such, insurance companies care a lot about Read more…
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Forget Traditional Tile Roofing – Use Metal Tiles Instead!
Posted onMetal roofing tiles give your building the classic look of tile with the longevity of galvanized steel. SteelROCK roofs can last 30+ years in Salem. Tile roofs are beautiful, there’s no doubt about that. They tend to be more popular in the Southern United States due to their natural insect resistance and distinctive look and Read more…
How to Know When to Replace a Roof
Posted onPuzzled homeowners often ask us, “How do I know when to replace my roof?” Do you need an estimate for roof repairs in Salem, or a full roof replacement in Salem? Without seeing it firsthand, it is hard for us to give an exact answer, but we are writing this free guide to help steer Read more…
Pros and Cons of Solar Panels on Roofs
Posted onSalem, Oregon is a pretty progressive place, though perhaps not as progressive as Portland. That said, residents are often very cognizant of their carbon footprints and seek out more sustainable energy sources for their homes and cars. There are many pros to having solar panels on your roof, but have you considered the cons? Let’s Read more…
Help! My Roof has Pooling Water
Posted onSalem roofers often see pooling water, because we live in one of the wettest states in the nation. If you notice a leak, call a Salem roofing contractor immediately. If your roof has water pooling on it, you might have a problem. Your roofing material should be able to protect your home to an extent, Read more…
How to Pick a Color for Your Roof
Posted onAside from the obvious, plain old fashioned color preferences, there are a few things to consider when picking the color of roofing material you want on your home or business. Ask your Salem roofing contractor for sample books from several different manufacturers (GAF and Certainteed are great, if you’re considering shingles). If you’re considering an eco-friendly Read more…
What to do if You Can’t Afford a Roofing Contractor
Posted onFinancial hardship is just a fact of life for the majority of people, as unfortunate as it is. With that said, many of our customers have found it difficult to pay to re-roof their Salem area homes in full out of pocket. In this blog post, we want to point out several ways you can Read more…
How to Clean Gutters Correctly
Posted onGutter maintenance and cleaning can help prevent you from having to call a Salem roofing company to make more extensive roof repairs. With fall here and rainy weather right around the bend, it is important to clean your home’s gutters every once in awhile. As leaves and pine needles fall, gutters tend to clog up. Read more…
Prepare Your Roof for Rain Water
Posted onIs your roof ready for rain water? If not, expect to call a roofing company in Salem. It could be a wet season ahead of us. Thanks to El Niño, 2015’s rainy season is expected to be exceptionally wet. This is especially the case in the Northern United States (Oregon included). Salem roofers have been Read more…
How to Find the Leaks in Your Roof
Posted onLiving in such a rainy state, Salem roofers are very experienced in finding and repairing roof leaks. Oregon is notorious for its rain. Salem sees 144 days and 39.7 inches of rain in an average year. Portland is even worse with 164 days and 43.5 inches of rain in an average year, according to data Read more…