Roofing Company Blog

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.

While on a routine attic inspection on a classic home in Hampton, our team expected the usual checks: examining insulation, evaluating roof deck framing, and checking for moisture buildup.

Brian visited a home in Hampton to investigate a persistent drip inside the house. What we captured for this look at Roofing for Reel was a situation we don't see every day.

We headed out to Newport News, Virginia, where the combination of coastal moisture and older architecture always keeps us on our toes. Brian uncovered a classic example of why a popular home makeover trend actually spells serious trouble for local homeowners.

To wrap up an incredibly active spring season of giving back, The Roofing Company, Inc. lace-up our running shoes for a cause that bridges Yorktown, VA, to Central America: the Run for Nicaragua 5K, hosted by Crossroads Community Church.