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Act now to prevent costly ice damage later

Ice dams may not be something the average homeowner has ever heard of, but they occur all too frequently during the winter months, resulting in costly damage. Left unaddressed, water seepage from ice dams can ruin ceilings, walls, attics and roofing.
Ice dams usually form when heat from inside a home causes snow on the roof [...]

Need a new roof? What you should know about roofing systems

Fall is prime time to put a new roof on your home. But before you spring into action, there are a few things you should know. Most importantly, buying new shingles without the rest of the roofing system is like buying a car with no engine.
“Even the highest-quality shingles cannot work to protect a home [...]

Roof and Gutter Cables Can Help Prevent Roof Leaks

One way to help prevent the ice from building up is to install roof and gutter heater cables on the lower section of your roof. This will help keep the snow melted and prevent ice from building up in the first place.  
One manufacturer of these products is EASYHEAT ADKS which makes roof de-icing cables.
EASYHEAT® ADKS [...]