Roofing Tips and Guides

Your RV sits parked all winter anyway. That makes it the perfect time to fix the roof, before it leaks on your first trip of the year. Why RV Roofs Leak RV roofs take a beating. Summer sun dries out the sealant, winter snow sits on the seams and every mile on the road shakes the roof a little. Over time, small cracks open up around vents, skylights, edges and seams. Water finds them fast. By the time you see a stain on the ceiling, water may have been getting in for a while.

It's one of the first questions people ask: how long is my roof going to last? The real answer: it depends, and maintenance plays a big part. Here are the typical numbers, what wears a roof out early and how to make it last longer. Typical lifespans Roof type Typical life Architectural shingles About 30 years Older 3-tab shingles About 20 years Metal roofing 40 years or more Commercial flat roofs (TPO, PVC, EPDM) Often 20 to 30 years, depending on thickness, install and upkee

Water is coming through your ceiling. It's stressful, and you want it to stop. Here's what to do right now, step by step. 1. Make it safe If water is near lights, outlets or anything electrical, turn off power to that area at your breaker box. Water and electricity don't mix. If the ceiling is sagging or bulging with water, keep people and pets out from under it. 2. Catch the water Put a bucket, pot or trash can under the drip. Lay towels around it to stop splashes. If the dr

What happens during a roof inspection, what a good roofer checks, and what you should get after. Free roof inspections in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Compare roof quotes with confidence. See how size, pitch, decking, roofing materials and installation details affect the cost of a new roof.

Frost in the attic? Ice dams? See how attic ventilation helps manage attic heat and moisture, and the safe signs Spokane homeowners can check.

Hiring a roofer? Ask these 10 questions before you sign, and learn how to check a contractor's registration in Washington or Idaho in minutes.

Curling shingles, granules in the gutters, ceiling stains? Learn 7 signs you need a new roof, when a repair is enough, and what to check from the ground.

Why does your roof leak when snow melts? Ice dams explained in plain words, plus simple ways to lower the risk for homes in Spokane and the surrounding areas.

Not every roof problem needs a new roof. Learn when a repair is enough, when rejuvenation makes sense, and when it's time to replace your roof.

Do you need a roofing permit in Spokane or a reroof permit in Coeur d'Alene? See what each city requires, which inspections happen, and why it matters.