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23 Nov

November 23 2020 Residential Resources

[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" css=".vc_custom_1659541388313{margin-bottom: 5% !important;}" z_index=""][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xG2DojmdUk"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][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] 5 Types of Drip Edges on Metal Flashings Drip edge can be found on many metal flashings and components that are installed on your roof...

23 Nov

November 23 2020 Case Study Residential

[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] Be Cautious When Using Dissimilar Metals in the Same Roof System Many different types of metals are used in various roofing materials, flashings, and fasteners. Problems can occur when two different types of metals (also known as dissimilar metals)...

09 Nov

November 09 2020 Case Study Residential

[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 discoloration from algae or fungus growth made its way to the Cincinnati area about 10 years ago. It originated in the coastal areas of the southeastern United States and traveled north. The name of the algae is...

09 Nov

November 09 2020 Case Study Residential

[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] Traditional homes, like the one pictured above, contain an overhang near the eave area where intake vents can be installed. The intake vents are the most important component to any roof ventilation system. As warm air in the...

09 Nov

November 09 2020 Case Study Residential

[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] Cape Cod Stye homes are very common in the Louisville KY area. These are typically smaller 1 story homes. Insulating and ventilating cape cod style houses can be very challenging. Anyone who has lived in one of these...

09 Nov

November 09 2020 Case Study Residential

[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 replaced the asphalt shingles on this patio roof with a beautiful new standing seam metal roof.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This customer wanted to remove the asphalt shingles from their patio roof and install a standing seam metal roof. Since...

09 Nov

November 09 2020 Case Study Residential

[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 designed and installed this beautiful new deck to create a covered, waterproof patio underneath. [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="2979" img_size="large" alignment="center" qode_css_animation=""][vc_column_text] This is a photo of the deck that was removed. [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="2980" img_size="large" alignment="center" qode_css_animation=""][vc_column_text] A new deck is being...

09 Nov

November 09 2020 Case Study Residential

[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] A close examination of the photo above reveals large amounts of mold on the underside of the roof sheathing. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="2990" img_size="large" alignment="center" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] What caused the mold and why did it thrive in this attic space? 1. The insulation was...

09 Nov

November 09 2020 Residential Resources

[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] Which Shingle Installation Method is Better - Hand Nailing or Nail Gun? The question is often asked as to which nailing method will yield the best results when installing a new roof. Is it better to fasten the shingles...

26 Oct

October 26 2020 Community News

Hillsboro Veteran Receives New Roof Installed by Deer Park Roofing Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project Gives Back to U.S. Military Veterans Bruce Messer, Jr, a U.S. Army veteran, and Purple Heart recipient, received a new roof on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, from Deer Park Roofing, an Owens Corning...

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Roof Coatings: The Ultimate Roofing Solution?

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…




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Installed Counter Flashing before solder

Residential Resources





Roof Flashing: different types, how to install them, and when you should replace them

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…




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Seamless gutters

Residential Resources





10 Components of a Successful Gutter System

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…




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Roof Replacement Considerations

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…




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metal thermal movement

Case Study Commercial Residential





Understanding Thermal Movement

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…




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ice dam gutters

Case Study Residential





Ice Dams

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…




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