Roof Drainage Systems to Avoid Costly Home Damage
Most people may never even think about their home’s roof drainage system and how it affects their roofing. A Roof drainage system is the gutters, downspouts, splash blocks and other components used to carry water off of a roof and away from a structure. We all know that the main purpose of a roof is […]
Masonry Meets Roofing
With flat roofs, termination is likely the most critical piece that needs proper attention. A termination is anywhere the roof ends and something else like a brick wall, sided wall, junction to slate or shingles begin. In this case the siding was brick and required serious precision. The “counterflashing” was torn up and leaking. It’s […]
Repair Chimney Before Having Roof Repairs
Yuck, and dangerous too !Before you repair or replace that roof, have Landmark Roofing inspect that your chimney cap. chimney cover, masonry, brick joints, and chimney flashings are roof ready. It’s not sexy, it’s just smart.80% of the roofing we inspect has a chimney that needs attention. It is so much easier to do that […]
Lead-Safe Certified Roofing Contractor
As a contractor, we realize that we play an important role in helping to prevent lead exposure. That is why Landmark Roofing has been certified as a Lead-Safe Contractor in the State of Massachusetts. The EPA’s 2008 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule aims to protect the public from lead-based paint hazards associated […]
Ice Rail Installation
We recently had a call to a homeowner who had experienced roof damage over the winter. Ice and snow which collected on the roof fell down on the lower canopy roof causing damage to the hip slates, field slates and nearly wiping out the family dog. Installing ice rails is a way of protecting people, […]
Asphalt Shingle Roof Repair: Let Our Fingers Do the Talking
Before last month’s big rain, Landmark Roofing replaced an asphalt shingle roof in Wellesley. The previous roof flashing had not been installed with consideration for these rake trims and were damaged over time. We took advantage of this and replaced the old and damaged trims and fascias. The trim board that we used was a composite material. […]
Installing the Best, Fixing the Rest
Last week Jim and Donald found themselves in Newton Center installing a new hip cap to a slate roof building. “Hips” refer to the ridges on roofs that connect each section starting from the outer corners to the point of intersection at the top. There are many ways junctions of slate roofing can be joined. […]
Performed in a Timely Manner
A West Newton customer required trim replacement, flashing and waterproofing along with masonry work on her chimney. “We are exceptionally pleased with the professionalism of Fred Lavitman and the Landmark Roofing team. The immediacy of the decision as to how to solve the roof problems and the accomplishment of this in a timely manner with […]
Working in Tight Quarters
Landmark Roofing recently found itself in a tight job site but with some innovative thinking the lack of space was not a challenge for the workers. By structuring the tarp over one whole side of the house and the surrounding area the residence as well as the fence was entirely protected. With the combination of […]
Copper Roofing, Flashing, Gutters, Downspouts
Aesthetically, copper roofs are versatile and can work with a wide variety of architectural styles. They also resist cracking and erosion, eliminating the need for maintenance in the future.