Roof Coatings: The Ultimate Roofing Solution? There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to roof coatings. Some people think that roof coatings are a layer of paint to make your roof look new, others think it's a temporary fix for roof leaks until a...
Gutters and Downspouts are designed to drain rainwater away from your home or building without causing damage to your foundation, basement, landscaping, or other building materials. An effective gutter and downspout system includes a number of different accessories, including splash guards, leaf guards, end caps,...
5 Things to Consider When Replacing the Roof on Your Home Advancements in the residential roofing market have made replacing a roof a once-in-a-lifetime event for many homeowners. Purchasing a new roof is one of the most important home improvements that occur and is typically a...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Understanding thermal movement in residential metal roof systems is key to long-term performance Roofing contractors often are amazed at the time-tested craftsmanship of sheet-metal systems that are removed from historical structures. It’s not uncommon for some of these systems...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Several factors contributed to problem roofing area in the photo below. Even though the shingles were in good condition and installed properly, leaks were occurring in the winter months due to ice dams. To remedy the situation, the...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Deer Park Roofing, Inc. was contracted to perform maintenance to this commercial property located in downtown Cincinnati. The first photo shows the Rubber (EPDM) ballasted by concrete pavers. The roof had several leaks and was in need of...
Hail Damage to Roof Systems Hail storms can cause significant damage to all types of roofing systems, including asphalt shingles. Hail damage to roofs can be identified by discovering distress marks on the surface of the roof. In the case of asphalt shingles, the fiberglass mat...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Something New to Recycle - Your Old Roof Deer Park Roofing is doing everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint and develop sustainable practices, including asphalt shingle recycling. Landfills everywhere are overflowing with construction debris and recycling an...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Solder A metal alloy that is used for permanently bonding metal flashings together. The word solder is derived from the Latin term solidare which means “to make solid”. Most solder, especially used in a roofing application, is made...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Roof Leaks Roof failures occur for a number of different reasons. The main reasons are poor design, installation errors, age of roof, and flashing defects. The most common types of failures are noticed in roof leaks. These are normally...
Roof Coatings: The Ultimate Roofing Solution? There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to roof coatings. Some people think that roof coatings are a layer of paint to make your roof look new, others think it’s a temporary…
If we look at a pie chart of our monthly service requests in Louisville Ky, leaks at roof flashings are the biggest piece of the pie. A poorly installed flashing repair compromises the integrity of the roof. At Deer Park…
Gutters and Downspouts are designed to drain rainwater away from your home or building without causing damage to your foundation, basement, landscaping, or other building materials. An effective gutter and downspout system includes a number of different accessories, including splash…
5 Things to Consider When Replacing the Roof on Your Home Advancements in the residential roofing market have made replacing a roof a once-in-a-lifetime event for many homeowners. Purchasing a new roof is one of the most important home improvements…
Understanding thermal movement in residential metal roof systems is key to long-term performance Roofing contractors often are amazed at the time-tested craftsmanship of sheet-metal systems that are removed from historical structures. It’s not uncommon for some of these systems to…
Several factors contributed to problem roofing area in the photo below. Even though the shingles were in good condition and installed properly, leaks were occurring in the winter months due to ice dams. To remedy the situation, the homeowner installed…
