Roof Drainage Systems: What Every Homeowner Should Know to Avoid Costly Home Damage
What Is a Roof Drainage System? Most homeowners rarely think about their roof drainage system until something goes wrong. A roof drainage system is made up of the gutters, downspouts, splash blocks, and other components that work together to carry water off the roof and away from the structure. Without a properly functioning system, rainwater […]
Why You Should Always Repair Your Chimney Before Starting Any Roof Work
A Step Most Homeowners Overlook Before you repair or replace your roof, it is important to make sure your chimney is in good condition first. That means having the chimney cap, chimney cover, masonry, brick joints, and chimney flashings all inspected and confirmed as roof ready before any roofing work begins. It is not the […]
Why Flat Roof Repair Requires Precision and the Right Expertise
The Most Critical Part of Any Flat Roof With flat roofs, termination is likely the most critical detail that needs proper attention. A termination is anywhere the roof ends and something else begins, whether that is a brick wall, a sided wall, or a junction to slate or shingles. These transition points are where water […]
Why Hiring a Lead Safe Roofing Contractor Matters for Your Home
The Role Contractors Play in Preventing Lead Exposure As a contractor, playing an important role in helping to prevent lead exposure is something that should never be taken lightly. That is why Landmark Roofing has been certified as a lead safe contractor in the State of Massachusetts. Homes built before 1978 are particularly at risk, […]
Ice Dams – Solutions and Prevention
What is an ice dam? An ice dam is a wall of ice that forms at the edge of the roof, usually at the gutters or soffit. When it forms the water then backs up behind the ice dam and creates a pool of water. This pool of water can leak into your home and […]
Chimney Counter Flashings
These photos were taken from a chimney project in Wayland, MA. The before and after photos of the chimney counter flashingsare at the lower elevation. This is where the chimney meet the asphalt shingle roofing and the vinyl siding. Proper installation of chimney counter-flashings at roof penetrations can not be overstated. These roof weaknesses are […]
Copper Cupola
Copper Panel Roofing
We are pleased to present this copper panel roofing job, recently completed in Newton, MA. Builders will use copper because of its appearance, its weather-tightness, flexibility. and fire resistance. Copper is initially more expensive to purchase, but is seen as a wise choice for longevity. The popularity of copper in architecture can be attributed to […]
Wood Gutter Maintenance
The gutter system on your home is its first defense against weather elements. As we know all too well, if a roof does not do its job, the home is not well protected. Your roof will capture rainwater that it must then channel away from the structure through spouts. If the gutters are clogged or […]
Ventilation and Chimney Flashing
This project in Mansfield was completed in 1 day. Properly installed roof ventilation and chimney flashing preventing water damage. We spent only one day on the site. This took many resources to make it happen. The roof was only 17 years old. The classic “builder’s special”. Landmark Roofing knows how to inspect, detect, and make […]