Everguard Roofing Blog

So, you’re in the market for a new roof and want to know more about your options. There is a lot to know when it comes to roofing materials, and making the right choice to fit the style of your home and your budget is important! One fantastic option for a roofing material are asphalt shingles, which have become incredibly … Read More

Even though the first day of winter isn’t until December, New Mexico’s weather tends to reach winter-like conditions by late November. The weather is always a little unpredictable around here, but these days it seems like the seasons change faster and more drastically than ever. It’s important to understand what these seasonal changes mean for the health and longevity of … Read More

You may not think about it all that often, but your roof is protecting you and your home from the elements every single day. Over time, even the best roofs will start to show wear and tear and, eventually, begin to deteriorate and become less effective. While every roof is unique and will encounter its own problems, there are a … Read More

Everyday, a building’s roof serves as its primary layer of protection—but because it’s constantly being exposed to various elements, overtime its quality begins to decrease. From minor cracks to major leaks, addressing your roof’s issues immediately will not only improve its efficiency, but preserve the value of your entire property. So how do you know what damage your roof has … Read More

Weather and elements wreak havoc on your roof, especially in New Mexico. This is true especially if the roof is aging. Roofs are exposed to the elements all 365 days of the year for all 24 hours a day. The poor roof never gets a break! Changing and extreme temperatures in particular affect all rooftops. Hotter temps expand the roofing … Read More

Did you know EverGuard Roofing is now a Malarkey Roofing Products Emerald Pro Contractor! Our certified installers can now install Malarkey Roofing Shingles and Products and offer their robust warranty. One of the things EverGuard Roofing and Solar love about Malarkey is their dedication to a sustainable product. They utilize repurposed polymers from reclaimed plastic and synthetic rubber. Malarkey is … Read More

Its the most wonderful time of the year again, and also the time of year ice damming may occur on your roof at home! Let’s revisit this topic, which we have touched on before on the EverGuard Roofing blog. As a GAF Master Elite Contractor, we can install roofing systems to help combat ice damming. Ice dams are ridges of … Read More

Roof underlayments are a must when installing shingle over a roof deck, and needs to be installed before the shingles go down. Roofing felt, both #15 and #30, have been around for a long time and were the standard for decades. Synthetic underlayments are nbewer to the roofing market compared to felts, but have been around for some time now … Read More

In order to create a constant flow of air through your attic, you need have both intake AND exhaust ventilation to make sure the air has a way to come in and go out. Intake ventilation is usually achieved through eave and soffit vents, or utilizing newer materials, like roof deck intake ventilation. Exhaust ventilation is often achieved through vents … Read More

Proper ventilation of the attic space of your home is crucial to a healthy roofing system. It helps prevent premature aging and damage of the roofing materials that can be caused by moisture build up and excessive heat build up in the attic. The goal is to allow for natural air flow of the outside air upward and out of the … Read More