Roofing Company Blog

Trying to accomplish a roofing project on your own can be tempting, as the sense of accomplishment can be very fulfilling. However, there are clear advantages to working with an experienced local roofing contractor that are worth considering.

If you’re a longtime resident of Virginia, you know we are exposed to severe weather conditions regularly. Heavy rains and strong winds that accompany thunderstorms threaten our homes. Damaging weather systems like hurricanes and hailstorms can also be a big problem.

1. Uncovering the Unexpected: A Roofer's Tale Every roofing project is like a new chapter in a mystery novel – you never truly know what lies beneath until the story unfolds.

Have you ever stopped to think about the state of your roof? Just like a car needs regular maintenance to stay in top condition, your roof requires attention too. Every day, our team encounters preventable roof leaks that could have been avoided with routine inspection and maintenance.

Brian Chalsma, President of The Roofing Company and former President of the National Slate Association (NSA), joined other slate roof professionals at the 2022 NSA Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York for the 20th year anniversary of the association reorganization.

Historical Smithfield includes remarkable residential structures still standing from centuries past. This multi-colored home constructed with a prominently placed scalloped cedar shingled turret, was originally built in the 1800’s with a terne tin metal roof.

There are several neighborhoods in the Hampton Roads area with beautiful historical Buckingham slate roofs. Colonial Place Riverview, Ghent, and Larchmont in Norfolk, Virginia are a few of them.

The Pinnacle Living (formerly Virginia United Methodist) historic Lydia Roper Home in Norfolk, Virginia was built in 1921 in honor of the late Lydia Roper for her dedicated service to ladies widowed by the Civil War.

What started as a grand construction idea after a fire broke out in this beautiful Victorian Home in the Hampton Historical District, turned into an elaborate and breathtaking restoration, bringing back much of it’s original structure built in 1902.

The following case study is another example of how Americans spend a fortune on disposable roofing (asphalt shingles) instead of permanent roofing like much of the rest of the world. Mrs. B in Hampton, Virginia lives in a home built in 1938 by her in-laws.