Lady Liberty in New York Harbor is copper. She is not shiny reddish-brown copper but a blue-green, a patina she acquired, says the American Chemical Society, over her many years of dedicated service standing in slightly polluted air and inviting the tired, the poor, the huddled masses.
If you’re the owner of a historic home in Norfolk, VA, there’s a chance your roof is made out of slate.
Storm damage is a fact of life all homeowners must prepare for at some point.
Whenever it’s raining and someone sees evidence of water leaking, the first thing they think of is a roof leak – and they are probably right. However, it can also be a masonry leak. If the leak shows up next to a brick chimney or at an opening in a masonry wall and the flashings
Slate is a beautiful, natural roofing material renowned for its longevity. When it’s skillfully installed and well maintained, a slate roof can last for upwards of 100 years or longer. In spite of a slate roof’s incredible durability, it can still deteriorate over time and need repair to maintain its integrity. Here are the most
Ornamental copper roofing is beautiful and unique, but also takes a special kind of maintenance. When you need repair work, not just anyone can do the job. In fact, the more roofing contractors you check with the more likely you are to find few who will even attempt it. You need a true expert to
When it’s time to replace the roof on your home, what are you going to replace it with? If you want a stylish look to last for decades, metal roofing is the right choice. It brings many benefits to your Norfolk Virginia home.
As a homeowner, you might be able to tell from the ground what you have issues with your shingle roof. Whether you are missing shingles or some are curled, those things are easy enough for anyone to spot. However, without an expert inspection, you’ll never know how deep the problem goes. It might be as
Your roof provides your home with protection from rain and wind, so it’s important to make sure it stays in good condition. You might not think your roof has any problems, but this can be difficult to tell just by looking up at it. Professional roofing inspections offer a way to have your roof checked
Like most things that you own, the longevity of your roof depends largely on how well you maintain it. While taking your car in for regular oil changes and maintenance is an accepted part of getting the most life from it, having your roof inspected may not rank as highly on your priority list. But
If you are like most homeowners out there, you are enjoying the warmer weather we’ve been having this spring and taking the opportunity to ensure any work that needs to be done around the house is getting done. After all, summer is just a few short weeks away at this point, and it is very
Every roof is going to need to be replaced at some point in time, even if it was built using high-quality roofing materials and installed by a reputable roofer.
