Ben Wright

Owner of TruBlue Roofing & Remodeling
Over 20 years of Roofing and Home Remodeling experience, dealing with home insurance companies on behalf of customers here in the Triangle and on the southern NC coast.

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Nailed It!

Nailed It! Tips for Nailing Shingles to Your Roof DIY Disasters: Improper Roof Nailing You’re ready to start your DIY roofing job, so you tear off the old roof and put down the underlayment. Now, you’re ready to nail the shingles to the decking. Make sure you pause and do your homework before taking this

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Oh, Hail No!

Ohhh….Hail…NO! What to Do When Hail Damages Your Roof One of the most damaging storm forces to a roof is hail. Whether golfball-size or baseball-size, it’s all destructive to roofs, even new ones. Being proactive is crucial in protecting your home’s most valuable feature. A home’s roof should last on average 30 years; however, when

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Should you reshingle your own roof?

So you want to reroof your own roof? DIY projects give homeowners a feeling of accomplishment and often saves thousands. However, replacing your own roof is a huge and expensive project no matter how big or small your home is. The hazards are real. The errors or mistakes that can occur often lead to the loss of thousands down the road. This article offers DIY roofers tips and important points to ponder before they begin their roofing project.

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