Roofing Company Blog

A slate roof is more than a beautiful architectural feature. Properly installed and maintained, it is a remarkably durable roofing system capable of protecting a home for generations. Achieving that kind of performance, however, requires more than simply choosing a premium roofing material.

Tracking down hidden flashing failures behind a wide masonry chimney was the focus of our team on a home in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Examining wind lift damage and failing materials on a local church roof gave our Roofing for Reel team a firsthand look at what happens when synthetic slate loses its durability.

Tracking down hidden flashing failures across a roof-to-wall junction in Virginia Beach showed us just how far water can travel before it ever reveals itself inside a house.

A closer look at low-slope decking near the coast revealed just how crucial safety details become when working high off the ground.

Examining roof edge water runoff on a home during a heavy storm brought an all-too-common problem to light for our Roofing for Reel series.

In this highlight from our Roofing for Reel series, we headed out to perform routine maintenance on a commercial flat roof in Newport News, expecting the usual clear-out of stray leaves or coastal pine needles.

This classic 1950s property in Newport News, Virginia, is a reminder of just how durable natural stone can be. Natural slate is built to withstand coastal winds and sea air for well over a century, giving local occupants generations of reliable shelter.

Brian inspected a century-old standing seam metal roof, well aware he was looking at a piece of local history. Classic metal roofs were built to handle the heavy coastal rain and humid summers of Hampton Roads for generations.

It was a gorgeous clear day while inspecting a Buckingham slate roof originally installed back in 1925 on a historic local church right here in Chesapeake.