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Can I install a new roof over top of my old shingle roof?
If you know it’s time for a new shingle roof on your home, you may have heard that you can just put a new layer of shingles over the existing one. But is this true? In short, the answer is yes, but doing so may not always be a good idea. In this article we’ll explain:...
Why does one side of my roof seem to age faster than the other sides?
Why are there dark streaks and/or discoloration on my roof?
You may have the most attractive landscaping, beautiful windows and charming mailbox, but black streaks running down your roof can ruin your home’s curb appeal. What causes those dark marks, and what can be done to eradicate them? Roof experts who are highly rated by...
Roofing Terminology: Glossary of Common Roofing Terms
Algae Rooftop fungus that can leave dark stains on roofing. Angled Fasteners Roofing nails and staples driven into decks at angles not parallel to the deck. Apron Flashing Metal flashing used at chimney fronts. ARMA Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association....
How To Make Your Roof More Environmentally Friendly
My house will be in need of a new roof in the near future, and I have a checklist of features for this big-ticket item that I hope to be able to tick off. I am looking for a roofing material that is long lasting, energy efficient, environmentally friendly and...
Top 5 Warning Signs: How To Know if Your Shingle Roof Needs Replacing
Here are some tips to help you determine if you need a new roof: Roof age How old is your existing asphalt shingle roof? 3 tab asphalt shingle roofs can start to fail after 12 years especially if they are organic shingles that were installed. Shingles curling and...
How To Choose a Roofing Contractor: 10 Helpful Hints
The biggest obstacle homeowners face when looking to fix or replace their roof is choosing the right person to do the job. After a damaging storm, they need to quickly get back to normal and perform the necessary roofing repairs. But that doesn’t mean they should...
Can Roofing be done in the Winter Months?
Can Roofing be done in the Winter Months? At McKay Sheet Metal & Roofing we are open 12 months of the year and in the winter when it’s colder and there is snow on your roof we can still complete steel roofing projects all winter long with great success....
Emergency Roof Leak Repairs
Emergency Roof Leak Repairs There are many situations in which your roof could begin to leak. It could be from blow off shingles, ice damming caused by heat loss in your attic, poor chimney flashings, skylights flashings, deteriorated plumbing stacks, etc. Its...
Roof Inspections: What to Expect
At McKay Sheet Metal & Roofing we often get request for Roof Inspections from homeowners looking to buy a house or sell house or a commercial property. I’ts important to keep in mind that all though we provide free estimates, and due to the volume of requests for...