TruBlue Roofing Blog
by Ben Wright | May 10, 2022 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance
TruBlue Roofing To The Rescue At TruBlue Roofing, we have seen our fair share of roofing fixes gone wrong. Whether it was a DIY project or an inept roofing company with shabby workmanship, we never like to be the “Roofing Knights” that ride in to save the day....
by Ben Wright | Apr 26, 2022 | Roof Repair, Uncategorized
TruBlue Roofing to The Rescue Have you ever driven through a neighborhood and noticed a roof with different colored shingles? Ever wondered what happened to cause that situation and questioned why the necessary steps weren’t taken to match the shingles? At TruBlue...
by Ben Wright | Apr 19, 2022 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance, Roof Repair
7 Things to Watch Out for with Your Roof Asphalt roofing is a popular choice for homeowners because of its durability, high performance, and low cost. While asphalt shingles are the most common and traditional look for homes in the United States, several issues can...
by Ben Wright | Apr 5, 2022 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance, Weather
How to Prepare for a Successful Spring While the winters in North Carolina are relatively mild, understanding the potential issues with your roof will help prepare for a successful spring. In fact, there is a lot that can go wrong with your roof over the winter...
by Ben Wright | Mar 22, 2022 | Roof Replacement
A Roofer’s Guide to a Roof Replacement Can I stay in my home when my roof is getting replaced or repaired? At TruBlue Roofing of Raleigh and Wilmington, we get asked that question A LOT! The answer is “yes,” but there are a few things to consider before setting the...
by Ben Wright | Mar 8, 2022 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance, Roof Repair
Three Reasons A Chimney Leaks and How We Can Help No one ever really gives their chimney any extra thought until something goes wrong. While a chimney provides appropriate ventilation for your fireplace, it also protects your home from natural elements like the...
by Ben Wright | Feb 22, 2022 | Gutters
Most Common Gutter Problems As a homeowner, you’re inevitably going to deal with some common home repair problems. One such issue is rain gutters- whether it’s clogged gutters or leaks, here are the most common repairs and how a professional can help....
by Ben Wright | Feb 8, 2022 | Roof Repair
Tips for Protecting Your Roof from High Force Wind It’s that time of year again. Brisk winter winds can sometimes be problematic, especially if combined with freezing rain. Spring brings even windier days and perhaps a thunderstorm to boot. Homeowners need to be...
by Ben Wright | Jan 25, 2022 | Roof Repair
Roof Upgrades that Matter When it comes time for you to re-roof, check out these in-home technological advances and upgrades that can enhance the heating, cooling, and general feel of your home. For instance, solar panels are one form of alternative energy gaining...
by Ben Wright | Jan 11, 2022 | roof maintenance, Roof Repair
The average time to replace your roof There are many reasons why a home needs a new roof—safety, repairs to the current structure, or even changing the color and style of your home. Everyone has different reasons for why they are getting a new roof and that will/can...
by Ben Wright | Dec 21, 2021 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance, Roof Repair, Weather
12 Ways to Keep Your Roof in Top Shape We are all familiar with the Twelve Days of Christmas. Well, we’ve chalked up the Twelve Tips for Longer Roof Life. At TruBlue Roofing, we know that you can do many things to ensure that your shingles last as long as...
by Ben Wright | Dec 7, 2021 | Roof Repair
Cover Your Bases When Dealing With a Leaky Roof If you have a leaky roof, don’t try to fix it yourself – call a professional. You might not know how to identify the source of the leak, and there’s too much at risk for you to take the wrong action....
by Ben Wright | Nov 23, 2021 | Roof Repair
Protecting Your Roof Your roof is one of the most important parts of your house — it protects you and your family from the elements and helps to keep your home cool/heated. When a leak starts in your roof, it can be costly to fix. Worse yet, if water gets into your...
by Ben Wright | Nov 9, 2021 | Roof Repair
Pros and Cons of Both Roofing Types Homeowners are always looking for ways to save money. While there are many different options, one of the most popular is metal roofing vs. shingles. This post will discuss the differences between these two types of roofs and...
by Ben Wright | Oct 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Things to Know and Consider As a premier company specializing in residential roofing, we see our fair share of homes with solar panel systems. Some solar panels have been installed recently with pristine roofing shingles underneath, while some have been on the roof...
by Ben Wright | Oct 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
A Seasonal Guide to Roofing The weather is starting to cool down, which means outdoor projects are in full swing. Since most of us were barricaded in our homes due to the sweltering heat this summer, now is a great time to think about the exterior of your home. One...
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...
