Roofing Company Blog

During a walk-through, Brian Chalsma spotted a situation that makes any experienced roofer cringe. A low-slope (or "flat") roof was tied directly into a shingle ridge vent. While a ridge vent is a fantastic tool for keeping your attic cool, it was never designed to live at the bottom of a slide.

It was a night of glitz, glamour, and giving as the Newport News community gathered for the 2026 Peninsula Catholic High School (PCHS) Annual Gala and Auction. This year’s "Old Hollywood" theme set the stage for an incredible evening, and The Roofing Company, Inc.

The Problem When Brian walked up to this roof in our corner of Virginia, he noticed something that looked like a simple spot of wear on the shingles. As he got closer, it was clear that critters had chewed right through the material, creating a hidden doorway into the attic.

It is a common sight across Yorktown: a roof that looks perfectly fine from the driveway but tells a completely different story once you’re standing on it. When we looked at a local condominium complex recently, we saw exactly how deceptive a 20-year-old roof can be.

Here at the base of the historic Star of the Sea Church at Fort Monroe, we were looking at a piece of Tidewater history that has survived since the 1800s. But once we looked past the majestic view, we saw a roof that was literally bending under the weight of time.

Around here, April usually means two things: pollen on everything and the start of those sudden Tidewater thunderstorms. While most folks are busy power-washing their porches, we’re thinking about what’s happening on the roof above.

When it comes to your home, a documented history of care and maintenance is just as valuable as a clean Carfax is for a vehicle. At The Roofing Company, Inc., our detailed "Property Facts" tracking delivers long-term peace of mind and protects your investment.

We headed out to Smithfield to walk the roof of a building that’s stood since 1750. Working on a structure with that much history requires more than just standard tools; it requires a deep respect for the materials that’ve kept our Tidewater community safe for nearly three centuries.

When Brian stepped onto this roof in Newport News, he wasn't just looking at a repair; he was looking at a piece of Virginia history. This Vermont slate has been protecting this home for 104 years.

Brian Chalsma encountered a situation that every homeowner should know about before they start a replacement. We were looking at a plywood roof deck covered in "ice and water shield"—a thick, sticky waterproof membrane designed to protect your eaves from leaks.