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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
