What Is & Isn’t Normal With Your Roof?
Roofs naturally age as soon as they are exposed to outside elements. The components of your home ages differently, making it difficult to predict how long your shingles will last. You must know about the normal signs of roof aging to protect yourself from storm chasers who claim your roof is damaged when it’s not.
4 Tips for Choosing the Right Asphalt Shingles
Given the sheer amount of asphalt shingle roofing options available today, looking for the right asphalt shingles can feel like a needle-in-a-haystack kind of situation. So, we’ve pulled together some expert tips on finding the right asphalt shingles for your next roof installation.
Myths Debunked: Why Vinyl Siding Is a Cost-Effective Choice
Each type of siding has its pros and cons, and vinyl siding is no exception. But a lot of the negatives about vinyl siding are often exaggerated, which is unfortunate given that vinyl is such a cost-effective yet durable material. So, we make it our goal to debunk some commonly held beliefs.
Metal Roofing Mistakes Commonly Done by Rookie Contractors
Metal roofs are best installed by skilled and experienced roofers. This type of roof has its own unique challenges, and sometimes rookie contractors commit errors that could affect the performance of the roof.
Roofing Contractor vs. Handyman: Who Should You Hire?
Calling a handyman for minor repairs around the house might be a common scenario for homeowners. However, you can’t keep running to your handyman, especially when a job already requires more than a simple fix.
Why You Should Choose a BBB-Rated Contractor
The Better Business Bureau, or simply BBB, is the most recognized and trusted name that customers turn to when looking for trustworthy businesses. We at Thompson Roofing and Construction are proud to have maintained a consistent A+ rating with the BBB. In this blog, we share an overview of this rating and how it helps […]
4 Common Roofing Problems That You Should Recognize
All roofing repair should be conducted by roofing professionals, not just because they’re dangerous, but also because untrained individuals risk causing more damage or even voiding their roofing warranty. But it doesn’t mean you can’t inspect your roof and alert your roofing contractor before the problem gets worse. Here are some common roofing problems that […]
GAF StainGuard Plus™ for Algae Protection
Blue-green algae, also known as gloeocapsa magma, affects more than 80% of roofing systems in the country. It leaves dark black stains wherever it grows and makes millions of perfectly good roofs look old way before their time. As a GAF Master Elite® roofing contractor, Thompson Roofing and Construction is no stranger to this unsightly […]
Gutter Accessories: Features of Downspout Diverters
A well-designed roofing system keeps water from entering your home and channels rainwater and snowmelt to the roof’s edge. From there, a quality gutter system finishes the job by safely transporting the water down and away from vulnerable areas of your property. Without gutters, water spilling off the roof will drip down unhindered and cause […]
