Welcome to our how to roofing blog post archives, where you will find any how-to articles that walk you through the process of doing various tasks related to roofing that you may end up taking on yourself.
We’ve discovered through years of speaking with homeowners and we also understand from being homeowners ourselves, that sometimes you just feel like putting on your work clothes and learning how to work on your own property yourself.
So, in this category our aim is to make you a pro at it, so that if you tackle any tasks related to roofing, you will be able to do it professionally, and without any snags in the process sort problems down the road!
Here are a few of our most helpful how-to roofing info articles that you may be interested in as a homeowner:
How to Install Attic Roof Insulation
How to Prepare Your Home for.a Tornado
We hope that you find our how-to articles to be helpful and enlightening. More importantly, we hope that the information that we share actually helps you get the job done easily and correctly on your own. If you should happen to run into any problems, or you think of any how-to articles that you would like to see published on our blog that we haven’t covered already, or you need our help or expert opinion for anything related to repairing, installing, or replacing materials on the exterior of your home, please don’t hesitate to call us during norrmal business hours at (651)703-2336 or fill out our contact form here to speak with us about your project. We have friendly experts in house and operators on standby to take your call, and our advise is always free!
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Confirm a TPO seam leak by matching indoor leak clues with non-destructive roof testing. Start with a tight visual inspection of seams and terminations, then use safe seam probing, infrared thermography to spot trapped moisture patterns, and low-voltage electronic leak detection (ELD) to pinpoint the breach location. When two methods agree at the same seam,…
TPO roof hail damage is usually indicated by visible punctures on the roof membrane, a true membrane break (a hole, split, or crack) that exposes scrim or lets water in, not just a scuff. Confirming these breaches is a vital part of a professional roof inspection for commercial roofing systems. You confirm it by pairing…
Infrared thermography roof leaks” detection on TPO flat roofs uses a thermal imaging camera to spot temperature differences caused by trapped moisture under the membrane. Wet insulation heats and cools slower than dry areas, so the thermal imaging camera can “see” hidden damp zones during the right conditions. This non-invasive diagnostic testing guides targeted repairs…
The first roof leak signs in ceiling drywall are usually water stains, peeling paint, and drywall that feels soft or spongy. In commercial buildings, you might also notice musty odors, new hairline cracks, or a slight sag in a ceiling area. These early clues often appear before any active dripping starts. When This Applies This…
Electric field vector mapping (EFVM), a form of electronic leak detection, finds flat roof leaks by sending a low-voltage pulse through the waterproofing membrane and measuring how that electrical field moves across a damp surface. Water in the roof assembly acts like a pathway, so the “direction” of the signal points back to the breach….
In the first hour after a hailstorm, focus on safety, fast documentation of hail damage and storm damage, and stopping interior damage. Stay off the roof, do quick indoor checks for leaks, and photograph hail, exterior impacts, and any interior water. Then start a paper trail (time, weather, notes) and call a local commercial roofer…
If you’re asking, “what are the different types of commercial roofing” and which one fits your building, this guide helps you compare the options. Choosing the wrong system can cost tens of thousands over a roof’s service life and lead to years of avoidable maintenance. Use this quick reference to compare materials, typical cost ranges…
The first attic roof leak signs usually show up as water stains on roof decking, damp attic insulation, rusty nail heads, musty odors, or frost that later turns into wet spots. You may also see mold specks on wood or feel unusually humid air in the attic, especially after rain, snowmelt, or wind-driven storms. A…
TPO roof leak detection starts by tracing water inside the building, then checking the TPO membrane’s most common failure points, seams, penetrations, drains, edge metal, and rooftop equipment curbs. Because water can travel far on low-slope roofs, the interior drip spot often isn’t the roof entry point. Confirm the breach with targeted testing (not guesswork),…
Infrared roof leak detection and thermal imaging, a non-invasive technology, finds moisture damage in flat roofs by spotting temperature difference that often signals trapped moisture under the roof membrane. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry areas, so it shows up as warmer (or sometimes cooler) “blotches” on a thermal image. A trained technician maps…
Spotting issues on asphalt shingles from a distance involves looking for granule loss and random bruising. Hail damage architectural shingles can often be spotted from the ground by using binoculars or a phone zoom and looking for random dark “bruise” spots, scuffed areas, and patches where granules look thin or washed out. Also check nearby…
Many property managers, building owners, and homeowners ask “what are the disadvantages of EPDM roofing” after finding a leak, pulled flashing, or repeated rooftop repairs. This guide lists the top five drawbacks that show up in field reports and warranty claims, from seam failures to ongoing maintenance needs. Each issue includes common causes and practical…
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