Roofing Company Blog

Tracking down hidden flashing failures and mysterious leaks is just part of everyday life for our crew, but our latest Roofing for Reel case study in Newport News gave us an eye-opening reminder of how fast shortcuts backfire in our coastal Tidewater climate.

Examining severe water stains across a kitchen ceiling in Virginia Beach brought an unexpected puzzle to light on a recent edition of Roofing for Reel.

A closer look at low-slope decking near Portsmouth revealed a challenge many Tidewater property owners face every storm season: severe ponding water​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.

Tracking down hidden roof leaks on a Virginia Beach home often leads us to unexpected places. Brian Chalsma from The Roofing Company, Inc. team was inspecting a roof when he discovered a serious issue up top.

In this installment of Roofing for Reel, our team climbed up into a commercial attic space where no leaks had ever been reported by the facility manager.

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.