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Gutter Tips

Don’t forget about your gutters!

 

 

As we enter the Fall rain season the condition of your gutters are important. Do you have sufficient downspouts and downspout size? Gutter companies are notorious for bidding jobs and leaving out the right number of downspouts and under-sizing them. Additional downspouts are costly and leaving them out gives them the low bid advantage.

With rains coming you need to have your gutters cleaned and joints sealed. And don’t forget to flush out your downspouts and underground drains that they are connected to.

Water flowing over the back of your gutter system can damage fascia and soffit. This can become a costly repair and allow water intrusion into your home.

And as always, use ladder safety. Let your certified and trained contractors do the work.

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Masonry – Water Intrusion

Homeowners beware! Your roof flashing may not be the cause of the leak!


 

Continued rainfall saturate your brick chimney and mortar joints. Water intrusion through the brick and mortar bypasses the industry flashing details and causes damage. Sheet rock, insulation, framing structures and contents are all at risk because there are no weep holes in brick chimneys to allow evaporation. This damage can also occur to brick walls and areas around window.

Maintenance to areas will help prevent damages from occuring. There is a clear sealant on the market specifically designed to seal masonry and applies similar to deck sealant. This product repels rain water and prevents absorption. Annual application might be necessary.

Not all insurance companies cover water damage. Call your agent and inquire. Also, make sure your policy has prepared you for hail, wind, tornadoes and hurricanes. Ask about your deductible and confirm that you have a replacement cost value policy. Don’t forget about flood insurance!

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New Office Location!

We’re opening a new office in College Station soon!

State Roofing Company is proud to announce the opening of our new office in the College Station/Bryan area.  We’re excited to be your local and premiere roofing contractors and look forward to servicing all of your needs.

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Roof of the Week – Houston

Our roof of the week is a beautiful home in Katy.

 

State Roofing installed GAF Timberline HD series shingles in Weathered Wood. Materials included were Z Ridge Hip Shingles and GAF Feltbuster Underlayment. Silver Pledge Warranty. ARI insurance hail claim.

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Roof of the Week – Katy

Our roof of the week is a beautiful home in Katy.

 

State Roofing installed GAF Timberline HD series shingles in Charcoal. Materials included were Z Ridge Hip Shingles and GAF Feltbuster Underlayment. Silver Pledge Warranty. ARI insurance hail claim.

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Drip Edge: Facts & Installation

What is drip edge?

Drip edge is a metal flange that is installed under the first row of shingles. It provides some support to the shingles so that they do not curl down over the years and cause cracking of the shingles and potential water to run down behind the eavestrough. It also creates overlapping of the wooden fascia that can be prone to rot due to water penetration.

 

Drip edge advantages

Drip edges protect the roof from moisture seeping underneath the edges. Drip edge also protects your roof from ice and snow, and wind-driven rain that can it’s way into weak points of your roof system.

 

Installing drip edge

There are several ways to install drip edge, but most contractors that take pride in their work will use a both drip edge and ice & water shield combination. Both items are very important for having a water tight roof. Make sure you talk to your contractor about proper drip edge installation.