TruBlue Roofing Blog
by Ben Wright | May 31, 2022 | roof maintenance, Roof Repair
How to Spot and Identify the Damage Skylights are a great way to incorporate natural light into your home. They can help ease electric bills and provide an aesthetically pleasing warmth to a room. Skylights are also a low-cost solution to expose your home to extra...
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 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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...
by Ben Wright | Oct 15, 2019 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance, Roof Repair
3 Questions to Ask Before You Get a Roofing Estimate Make sure you are informed before you get a new roof Taking the time to research a roofing company before you get a roofing estimate can save you time, money, and frustration. Most roofing contractors are...
by Ben Wright | Oct 8, 2019 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance, Roof Repair, Uncategorized
After Getting a Roofing Estimate Roof Pricing and Contracts After receiving bids from roofing contractors, you’ll need to study the estimates, compare prices, and hire the best roofer. Before signing on the dotted line, keep an eye out for things that should be...
by Ben Wright | Aug 22, 2019 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance, Roof Repair
Fall Roofing Inspection Checklist Keeping up with roof maintenance in the fall Summer is over and now it’s time for your fall roof inspection. In North Carolina, it is important to make sure your home’s roof was 1) able to endure the extreme temperatures found...
by Ben Wright | Aug 8, 2019 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance, Roof Repair
Winter Roofing Inspection 3 things to focus on when doing a visual inspection Winter in North Carolina is less about large amounts of snow accumulation and more about preparing your home (and roof) for the potential ice storm and freak Nor’easter that heads our...
by Ben Wright | Jul 16, 2019 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance, Roof Repair
Winter Roofing Inspection Checklist Keeping up with roof maintenance all year long With the colder temperatures and the holiday season approaching, your roof may be the last thing on your mind. After all, winter in the Southeast United States is not usually a...
by Ben Wright | Jul 2, 2019 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance, Roof Repair
A General Roof Inspection Checklist A Visual Inspection of your Roof Your roof is the most important structural element of your home and often the most neglected. Due to its location and the amount of effort it takes to reach the area, inspecting your roof...
by Ben Wright | Jun 18, 2019 | Roof Inspection, roof maintenance, Roof Repair
How to protect your roof during the fall season Quarterly Roof Maintenance Autumn in North Carolina is a pleasant time when the heat and humidity of the summer months retreat and the outside conditions level off to a much more pleasant...
