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

August 24 2021 Residential Resources

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15 Mar 10 Components of a Successful Gutter System

March 15 2021 Residential Resources

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,...

23 Nov Solder Versus Caulk

November 23 2020 Commercial 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 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...

23 Nov Residential Roof Repair or Replacement

November 23 2020 Residential Resources

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23 Nov 5 Types of Drip Edges on Metal Flashings

November 23 2020 Residential Resources

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09 Nov Shingle Installation Methods: Hand Nailing vs. Nail Gun

November 09 2020 Residential Resources

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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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10 Components of a Successful Gutter System

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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…

Matt Miller

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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…

Matt Miller

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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…

Matt Miller

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Case Study Commercial

Rubber (EPDM) Roof Repair

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 repair. The…

Matt Miller

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