Roofing Company Blog: Tips & Tricks

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.

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.

We recently looked at a remarkable Buckingham slate roof in Hampton that was originally installed during the Depression era.

We visited a home where the owners were frustrated by a persistent drip that other contractors just couldn't seem to locate. After some careful investigating, we found the culprit: a nail in the bond. The Problem The issue was a classic "needle in a haystack" scenario.

When Brian headed out to a beautiful home in Williamsburg, he found a situation that’s all too common in the Tidewater area. The homeowner had a wide brick chimney that was causing a bit of a headache.

Winter in Hampton Roads is a bit of a trickster. One day we’re enjoying a mild afternoon, and the next, a bitter cold snap has us all cranking up the heat.

In the heart of Hampton Roads, our roofs face everything from blistering summer heat to the high-wind pressure of coastal storms. Brian Chalsma with The Roofing Company recently took a moment to pull back the curtain on a detail most homeowners never see: the nailing zone.

It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, doesn't it? The idea that a bundle of asphalt shingles could suddenly "know" exactly what kind of building they’re sitting on. But as I explored the fine print of modern roofing warranties, that’s exactly what the manufacturers seem to imply.