Beware of the Inexperienced Roofing Contractor
Experience matters in the roofing business—where the tried-and-true roofer triumphs, the inexperienced roofer stumbles. Even minor roof repairs are rarely a DIY project for homeowners. Roofing is complex and complicated—and there is no substitute for the knowledge gained over decades of doing the job right. The least experienced contractor usually offers the lowest bid. However, […]
Reasons to Get Proactive About Roof Care
There are two main ways to take care of your roof: proactively and reactively. Both are similar in their ability to keep your roof in good health and protect your home and your loved ones. However, the two are drastically different in terms of quality, frustration, and effectiveness. The proactive approach is vastly superior and […]
Want New Home Windows? Consider This First
Every homeowner has a reason to consider installing new windows. New windows make your home quieter, more attractive, and less drafty. Modern windows boost your home’s curb appeal (without the need for paint) and protect the furnishings inside your home, all with lower maintenance than old windows with combination screens and storm windows. Built for […]
How to Spot (And Avoid) Common Roof Scams
In a perfect world, a customer pays a business for a product or service—and everyone goes home happy. But shady business lurks in our imperfect world, sending scammers searching for their next opportunity to squeeze a few more unearned dollars out of naïve customers with their manipulative maneuvers. The home improvement industry houses some of […]
What to Do When a Storm Damages Your Home
Heavy storms hit homeowners with hassles, headaches, and hazards. Pouring rain can flood your home. Powerful winds can damage your roof and knock down trees. Post-storm damage can jeopardize your health and safety. The total toll taken on your home often depends on the actions you take in the hours and days after the storm […]
The Proactive Roofer’s Measurement Tool
Roofing is a reactive industry. Homeowners call us after decades of wear and tear, in the aftermath of mother nature, or at the helm of some other destructive force. Here at King Quality, we believe roofing can—and should be—proactive, too. We take a different approach, starting with how we measure and estimate projects. Modern aerial […]
Roofers Solve the Northeast Home Ventilation Problem
Things were different back in the 80s. The Sony Walkman pushed the boundaries of portable music technology, the Members Only jacket spawned the rise of clique-centered outerwear, and the Rubik’s Cube boggled the minds of even the most avid puzzle fanatics. Homes were different, too—most of them built to stand strong without advanced home ventilation. […]
Bird Droppings: The Unexpected Roof Dilemma
Most of us welcome the symphony of birds chirping on a sunny spring morning. Some of us can even identify the species of a bird from its own distinctive song. Despite the allure of listening to (or watching) our favorite feathered friends, the packaged deal poses a handful of headaches and hassles for homeowners. Perhaps […]
Why Roofs Leak and How to Fix Them
Rainwater is Mother Nature’s signature calling card for wreaking havoc on your home. No other element works harder to penetrate the most vulnerable defenses protecting your home, taking no prisoners along its destructive path. Even the minor inconvenience of a small drip can compromise the integrity of your roof. A leaking roof can ruin insulation, […]
Do This (Not That) When Hiring a Roofer
Hiring a roofer is not something homeowners do on a regular basis. For most of us, serious roof problems demanding immediate attention happen once or twice in our lifetime. However, when the time comes to repair or replace a damaged roof, hiring a professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy roofer means everything. There are things to do—and […]