TruBlue Roofing Blog
by Ben Wright | Aug 25, 2020 | Weather
To Reroof, or Not to Reroof. That’s the Question. The Shady Practice of Reroofing Reroofing is when a roofing company hammers new shingles over old shingles. Is it legal? Yes, but is it best practice? Absolutely not. TruBlue Roofing never re-roofs. Any roof we install...
by Ben Wright | Aug 11, 2020 | Weather
Summer Roofing Issues: Humidity Damage Protecting Your Roof from Summer Humidity North Carolina is the home of humidity. You can feel it on any summer day when you step outside from your air-conditioned home. It’s like you slipped on a warm wet suit of heat. Imagine...
by Ben Wright | Aug 4, 2020 | Weather
Nesting and Roof Damage How to Protect Your Roof from Bird Infestations Spring is in the air, and it’s the ideal time for birds and other animals to make nests for their young. The animals that cause a problem with your home are most likely the ones who take up...
by Ben Wright | Jul 21, 2020 | Weather
Summer Roofing Issues: Blistered Shingles What causes roof shingles to blister? In this series, we’re covering things that can go wrong with your roof in the summer. This article covers blistered shingles. What are they? How do they shorten your roof’s life? What can...
by Ben Wright | Jul 7, 2020 | Roof Repair
3 Roof Repair Mistakes How to avoid these disastrous DIY missteps Many well intentioned DIY jobs end in satisfying and cost-saving results, but then there are the others. Don’t be the DIYer who ends up paying for costly repairs later down the road due to shoddy DIY...
by Ben Wright | Jun 30, 2020 | Roof Repair
Building Permits for Roofing Projects DIY Disasters: Not pulling the permit People are always looking for the easy way out or trying to save a buck by cutting corners. However, it doesn’t work well in the home improvement arena. Your home is most likely the biggest...
by Ben Wright | Jun 23, 2020 | roof maintenance
Summer Roofing Inspection Checklist Seasonal Maintenance for Your Roof Summer can bring torrential downpours and thunderstorms that sometimes lead to roof damage. Winds from thunderstorms can peel off aging or defective shingles and branches can puncture roofs. A hole...
by Ben Wright | Jun 16, 2020 | Roof Repair
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...
by Ben Wright | Jun 9, 2020 | Roof Repair
How to Choose the Best Shingles for Your Roof The most important step in the roofing process After you’ve found a roofing contractor to replace your roof, it’s time to select the shingles for your home. You’ll want a quality weather resistant shingle that offers...
by Ben Wright | Jun 2, 2020 | Roof Repair, Weather
Thunderstorm Season Has Arrived: Avoiding Storm Chasers After the Storm Beware of the Storm Chasers Spring and summer are prime times for thunderstorms and even tornadoes. A thunderstorm with enough wind can do major damage to your roof, and that means you’ll be...
by Ben Wright | May 26, 2020 | roof maintenance
Spring Roofing Inspection Checklist Seasonal Maintenance for Your Roof Winter has finally turned a corner and we’re starting to see 70 degree weather. Flowers are blooming and pollen is flying. Now is a good time to get your roof inspected or inspect it yourself to...
by Ben Wright | May 19, 2020 | Weather
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...
by Ben Wright | Apr 14, 2020 | Roof Repair
The Costs and Permits Required for DIY Roofing How much does it cost to reshingle your own roof? Before you buy roofing materials and shingles, you’ll want to make sure you can afford to reroof your own roof. According to some roofing experts, a 2,200 to 3,400 square...
by Ben Wright | Apr 14, 2020 | Roof Repair, Weather
What to do when a tree falls on your roof North Carolina has its fair share of blustering winds, severe thunderstorms, micro bursts, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Not a year goes by without at least one of these events occurring somewhere in the Raleigh-Durham Metro area...
by Ben Wright | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Should you reshingle your own roof? Tips for DIY Roofers What can possibly go wrong? A huge job like reshingling your own roof can run amuck when you find costly complications like rotten timber in the roof framing or roof deck. Perhaps after you’ve removed the...
by Ben Wright | Feb 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
How to Know Your Roof Needs Replacing Basic steps to make sure this is the best choice for you According to the National Association of Home Builders: If you have a wood shake roof, you can expect it to last about 30 years. Fiber cement shingles can last about 25...
by Ben Wright | Feb 4, 2020 | roof maintenance, Roof Repair
Repairing Your Roof versus Replacing Your Roof How to make an educated decision about your roof You’ve discovered some issues with your roof, so now it’s time to decide if the roof needs repair or replacement. This article provides tips and factors to consider when...
by Ben Wright | Jan 14, 2020 | Roof Inspection, Roof Repair
5 Top Roofing Insurance Claim Mistakes Insurance claim mistakes you want to avoid North Carolina is known for catching a hurricane or ice storm every so often. Unfortunately, many in central and coastal NC have experienced roofing damage as a result of these storms....
by Ben Wright | Jan 7, 2020 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance
Mold growing on the roof? What to do and steps to handle the situation Mold is a dirty word in the housing industry. It’s one of the last things a homeowner wants to hear when an adjuster views the home. It usually means extensive damage has been done to the structure...
by Ben Wright | Dec 17, 2019 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance, Roof Repair
Common Roofing Terms You Need To Know Understanding the language of roofing A roofing company gives you an estimate after determining how much damage your roof has and how much money you’ll have to pay for roof repairs or a new roof. You’ll want to do your...
by Ben Wright | Dec 3, 2019 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance, Roof Repair
What You Can Expect from a Roofing Estimate Making sure you are informed about the roofing experience Now that you’ve found a couple of roofing contractors to interview, it’s time for the roofing estimate. Some people get multiple estimates and compare quotes...
