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Challenge We installed a lead plumbing flashing on a roof in Plainfield. If you've ever seen how the tops of the lead caps seem dented, the reason is kind of strange. Solution For whatever reasons, squirrels tend to nibble on the tops of the lead caps.

Challenge Clean air flow is essential to keep your family and visitors healthy.  Actively growing mold damages the material it lives on until it is broken down and useless.

Challenge Shingles needed new caulk applied. Solution We removed the old shingles and applied new roof cement where needed. Then we installed new shingles in the area.

Challenge Improperly installed attic insulation can make it hard for your home to heat or cool itself depending on the season. Without insulation, air will leak out through the attic and make your furnace or AC unit work double time.

Challenge Sometimes big storms can damage shingle and even tear them off your roof. There's a number of reasons why this is possible. The shingles may have been poorly installed or they can be poorly made products. Solution We understand the various reasons why shingles can be damaged.

Challenge Roof flashing systems are required by manufacturer's specifications along with current building codes to be replaced with new roofing systems.  Some roofing contractors skip this step and therefore void manufacturer's warranty's.

Challenge If a downspout is not flowing properly, it might be a problem in the way it's installed or how the environment has affected it over time. Solution One of the services we offer is gutter repairs.

Challenge We do big and small projects. We help our customers out in whatever way we can. Some projects can even be done by the homeowner themselves. However, we do not advise climbing ladders without being comfortable with heights and having experience. Many home accidents involve ladders.

Challenge The homeowner had a constant build up of ice. As it would melt and refreeze they would experience leakage. This is not quite the same as an ice dam, but was clearly causing the residents a headache.

Challenge This homeowner noticed that their siding appeared to be sliding off their home.  Upon removing the existing siding, our crew noticed that pieces were installed incorrectly and were starting to bow.