Without a protective roof over your family’s head a house is not much of a home. It is important to properly care for your roof in order to keep yourself and your family safe. The roof needs to be replaced in a timely fashion to achieve this. An old roof presents number of problems to…
Before buying/selling a home, more and more lenders and home insurance companies require roofing and/or home inspections (where the roof inspection is included) across the United States. In addition to the maintenance and care involved, a roof can last anywhere from 5-20 years depending on the climate and exposure to severe weather conditions. Assuring the…
Metal roofs are not the most common type of roof found on homes. However, metal roofs are durable, fast to install, and will last a very long time. Because of the benefits of a metal roof they are growing in popularity. Metal roofs can be found on homes but many are installed on free standing…
To protect the interior of the building, the roof is one of the primary barriers. Exposure to the cold and heat, direct sunlight, rain, snow, wind, and wildlife activity is deflected by the roof. Your ultimate goal is to preserve the roof’s condition and longevity in the end. Protecting the roof can prove to be…
As you get ready to get a new roof on your home, some homeowners ask themselves whether they should put a dark or a light roof on their house. From a design standpoint, you may want to think about some things as you make the decision that is best for your home. Nickerson Roofing is…
No doubt your home improvement list is being orchestrated as we are in the midst of spring and summer is just around the corner. Since your roof is an essential component of your home, it might be worth setting a day aside where you can get your roof ready for spring, though the roof one…
A roof replacement is something every homeowner will want to avoid however, there comes a time in every home where the roof simply has had enough and needs to be replaced. However, you can extend the life of your roof and push back the time of the roof replacement. Nickerson Roofing would like to share…
Many homeowners research their options when the roof is need of attention. Though not every roof is a candidate, reroofing is a less expensive option. Today, the basics of a reroofing and replacement service is what we at Nickerson Roofing would like to discuss. Cost to Add a Second Layer of Shingles to My Roof?…
The average homeowner usually doesn’t know too much about their roof and the very components that brings the entire roof together. A home’s roof is very complex and will vary with each type of roof. As a homeowner, knowing the basic system and components of a roof can better help you identify problems and how…
There isn’t a better way to flood your home with natural light than to have skylights installed in your ceiling. They have a way of really opening up the space and bringing the light you are looking for into your home. However, when you are facing a roof replacement, it may leave you wondering if…
