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Slate roof replacement Arlington, VA

September 11, 2014 by Thomas Petrilli

The roof you see below is a slate roof replacement Arlington, VA that had reached the end of its service life. When slates start to turn brown or show white efflorescent half moons in their faces it is a sure sign that they have begun to deteriorate; over the past 5 years the owner had spent a few thousand dollars patching up areas where slates had fallen out or where flashings had begun to leak. When slates deteriorate  they get soft and can drop out of their positions or just crack off entirely; its a long slow process when a slate roof starts giving up the ghost, keeping it on life support can get really expensive.  I know what you’re thinking “I thought slate roofs last forever?”; nope, some slates from only a few quarries will last for more than 125 years, some slate veins in those same quarries can produce softer slate that is more prone to water absorption. [Read more…]

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Arlington VA shingle roofing replacement

January 30, 2014 by Thomas Petrilli

Here’s a recent roof replacement job we’ve done in Arlington, VA as an Arlington, VA shingle roof replacement contractor. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Roof Replacement, Shingle Roofs Tagged With: Arlington VA roof repair, arlington va roofers, best roofer northern virginia, copper roof flashing, northern Virginia roofing, roof replacement cost Arlington

Leaking flat roof-when to repair or replace?

May 16, 2013 by Thomas Petrilli

This project started with a leaking flat roof at the skylight; the Owner called us to report that she was seeing stains. We first went out intending to repair the roof (not replace) because it was only six years old; a roof like this should have a service life of 15-20 years if properly installed. When we got up on the roof it felt soggy- in some areas it felt like we were walking in mud as we could feel the roof sinking beneath our feet; when fiberboard insulation gets wet it turns into mush. We alerted the Owner and told her that this might not be a quick fix; since there was no attic space to inspect the underside of the roof the only way to truly asses the roof was to perform a few test cuts to see what was really going on. The testing was done with no further obligation than the small service charge for our time and materials. [Read more…]

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A Roof Replacement in Northern Virginia

May 2, 2013 by Thomas Petrilli

Just a few before and after pictures of the shingle roof replacement in northern Virgina we’ve done lately. Replacing the roof can really add curb appeal if done well; I think the houses below show that. The shingle style I’ve show below are all from the GAF Timberline series. These shingle all carry a lifetime warranty and have become the new standard when it comes to residential shingle roof replacement in Northern Virginia. I included pictures of the most popular house designs, hopefully you see a house that looks like yours. If you’d like to talk to me about your roof I can be reached at (703) 299-8888 or just fill out the form to the right and I’ll be right with you; ask for Tom. [Read more…]

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Hurricanes and Roofs: Northern Virginia Roofing Service

August 27, 2011 by Thomas Petrilli

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In about two hours from now the first rain and wind from Hurricane Irene will be here in Northern Virginia; its going to make a mess. [Read more…]

Filed Under: General FAQs Tagged With: Arlington VA roof repair, emergency roof repair, Hurricane roof damage, northern virginia roof repair, Roof damge estimates, roof repair alexandria va, roof repair hurricane

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