Benefits of Asphalt Roofing Shingles

Asphalt shingles are the number one choice for roofing in North America for good reason. They offer versatility, weather resistance and much more. If it's time to replace your roof, it's worthwhile to consider the benefits of asphalt shingles for your home. After all, the roof may be the most important part of your home, as far as function goes. If your roof isn't working, everything beneath it is at risk. Here's why you should choose asphalt shingles over other materials for your new roof.

1. Versatility

Asphalt shingles can cover many different angles, shapes and forms. That means that they work with almost any type of roof, from cross hipped to Dutch gable. No matter how large or complicated your roof is, you can trust that asphalt shingles will cover it al...

ROOF ICE DAMS

Above-average snowfall and below-average cold temperatures throughout the winter season may leave homeowners finding that the wrath of this winter has left long-term roof damage in its wake.

Read on to learn more about ice dams and what you can do to help avoid the increased potential for ice dam damage on your home.

What is an Ice Dam?

An ice dam is a wall of ice along the edge of the roof that forms when melting snow continually thaws over warmer portions of the roof and refreezes along the roof's colder eaves.

The melted water that pools behind the ice dam gets trapped, creating the potential to leak into the home and cause damage to:

Walls
Ceilings
Insulation, and
Other structural areas

Ice Dams: Low-Risk Roof vs High-Risk Roof

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Unsung Hero - Your Gutters

Day after day, year after year, your gutters and downspouts are always on call to channel damaging storm water away from the home. Though yours may have contributed decades of faithful, mostly trouble-free service, every installation has an expiration date. If you're not certain whether or time the time for replacement has come, look out for these telltale signs of failure.

Gutters and downspouts are the unsung hero of your home. When properly functioning, they go a long way toward protecting against rain, the natural enemy of any manmade structure. In the process, gutters prevent a slew of potentially extensive, expensive moisture-related problems, all while remaining largely out of sight and out of mind. Though well-maintained, high-quality gutters can be expected to last many years, they certainly...

Roof Replacement 101

Getting a new roof installed on your house is a great way to update your home and potentially improve curb appeal. Here's a simple outline of what you can expect in the days leading up to, during, and after your new roof installation.

Your Roofing Project: What to Expect Before, During, and After

A Few Days or a Week Leading up to Installation Day

A dumpster might be delivered to your home one to two days before the new roof installation starts.
A secondary dumpster might be delivered if your roofing contractor is recycling your old asphalt shingles.

Pro Tip: The Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt Shingle Recycling Program helps to turn old asphalt shingles into new roads. Be sure to ask your roofing contractor if they participate. Learn more about Asphalt Shingle Rec...

Your Trusted Roofing Company

TLC Restoration serves the entire Akron, Canton, and Cleveland area with a full range of roofing, storm damage, and exterior remodeling services. Home and business owners have come to trust and refer us for our perfect blend of expert counsel, honest advice, quality products, and outstanding craftsmanship.

With over nine years in the industry, we are a roofing contractor that you can trust. We are always committed to the highest standard of service that puts you front and center throughout the entire project process.

TLC Restoration uses only the highest quality materials from leading brand manufacturers in the industry, including Owens Corning, GAF, and CertainTeed. Because of this, you can be confident that you're getting a roofing system that will stand the test of time. As a professional roofing...