The roof, gutters, and downspouts together perform a major job in protecting the house against the deteriorating effects of rain and snowfall. It is of crucial importance to the exterior and interior condition of the building to observe proper installation and maintenance of these “watersheds.”

Inspect the roofs of your buildings frequently. Check for breaks, missing shingles, choked gutters, damaged flashing, and defective mortar joints at chimneys, parapets, and coping. Repair defects promptly. Even small defects can result in damage to the sheathing, framing, and interior finish...READ MORE>>>