Category Archives: Ventilation
Hiring a Roofing or Siding Contractor
The decision of getting your roof or siding done can be an overwhelming process. The first being the expense and the second how do you choose the right company to do the work. Choosing the right roofing company can be … Continue reading
Financing for Roofing or Siding
Chess Roofing & Siding has an agreement with Synchrony Bank to offer a variety of finance options to our customers. How it works is simple. We will need a few minutes of additional time to acquire personal information regarding the … Continue reading
We Do Small Jobs and Answer Any Questions You Have
Chess Roofing and Siding does not shy away from small jobs. If a branch damages your roof or siding; or a critter is getting into your attic space we will do these repairs. Maybe you have a new driver in … Continue reading
Roofing and Siding and Insulation
Perhaps you thought about doing your roof earlier in the year. Perhaps you even took it one step further and called us for an estimate. Well it is time to take the next step. Make the decision to move forward. … Continue reading
How to Question Your Contractor
When a contractor or salesperson comes to do an estimate there are a few key things to make sure he has included. Some companies offer a great deal to get you to call and then add cost onto the back … Continue reading
What Not to Use When Breaking Up an Ice Dam on Your Roof
Often we are called in the dead of winter to remedy a leaking roof. The customer will say he did everything to remove the ice dam and just couldn’t brake it up. Homeowner’s often use drastic measures to remove ice … Continue reading
How to Tell If You’ve Got Proper Ventilation
1. Is it hotter in your upstairs than in your in the lower level? 2. Does your air conditioner seem to run non-stop? 3. Are your shingles showing signs of premature curling? 4. Is everyone who has a bedroom in … Continue reading
What You Need to Know About Baffling
1. What is a baffle? Answer: A 4′ piece of polystyrene or cardboard shaped similar to the letter ‘W’ and 16″ wide to fit between the rafter boards. 2. When is a baffled used? Answer: When the airflow from the … Continue reading
How to tell if you have proper ventilation . . .
How to tell if your roof or attic is properly vented: Is it hotter in your upstairs than in your in the lower level? Does your air conditioner seem to run non-stop? Are your shingles showing signs of premature curling? … Continue reading
