4 Major Ways Winter Can Affect Your Roof
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 […]
Common Roof Problems
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 […]
Roofing Damages: Signs & Solutions
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 […]
Weather And Elements Wreak Havoc
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. […]
EverGuard Roofing and Malarkey Shingle Products – A Sustainable Match
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 loves about Malarkey is their dedication to a sustainable product. They utilize repurposed polymers from reclaimed plastic and synthetic […]
Ice Damming, Revisited
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. […]
Pitched Roofing Underlayments – Synthetic Vs. Felt – Who Wins?
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 […]
Ventilation – Achieving Proper Roof Venting
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 […]
Ventilation – Why It Is Important For Your Roof And Home
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 […]
Don’t Worry! Solar Is OK For Your Roof
Many of our clients are concerned about roof damage with solar panel installation. We can understand. As a roofer, we have seem some horribly botched solar installations completely destroy an otherwise perfectly installed roofing system. Leaks are a major concern. Worse, this can void roof warranties in certain situations. Solar installers will drill holes in your roof (for pitched roof installations) and use lag bolts […]