by ridgeline | Dec 15, 2025 | Roofing Materials, Roofing Upkeep, Siding
To prevent mold behind siding in winter, stop bulk water at roof-to-wall intersections, maintain a continuous drainage plane with a rainscreen gap, and keep indoor relative humidity (RH) around 30–40%. Clean gutters, extend downspouts, air seal and insulate the attic,...
by ridgeline | Dec 8, 2025 | Residential Roofing, Roofing Materials, Roofing Upkeep
Seasonal roof damage refers to the leaks, uplift, and material wear caused by weather swings. Use this guide to protect your roof from seasonal damage with seasonal roofing maintenance and upgrades that harden edges, improve drainage, and keep water and wind out...
by ridgeline | Dec 8, 2025 | Commercial Roofing, Residential Roofing, Roofing Upkeep
For fast results: clean gutters, check flashing and vent boots, verify attic ventilation/insulation, and use non-penetrating clips to hang Christmas lights from roof edges. Do a quick roof inspection Alabama checklist, choose UL-listed LEDs, and plug into a GFCI...
by ridgeline | Dec 8, 2025 | Residential Roofing, Roofing Upkeep
Winter roof inspection is a smart, proactive check while your roof is under peak weather stress. In cold months, freeze–thaw cycles, wind-driven snow, and heavy loads reveal leaks, ventilation gaps, and flashing failures you won’t see in fair weather. As part of...
by ridgeline | Dec 8, 2025 | Roofing Materials, Roofing Upkeep
Featured snippet answer: Roof warranty vs insurance explains who pays for which roof problems: a roof warranty covers product defects and installation workmanship issues, while insurance covers sudden, accidental damage from covered perils like wind/hail, fire,...
by ridgeline | Nov 25, 2025 | Roofing Upkeep, Siding
Summary: Most homeowners considering new siding miss the importance of the layers behind it—your WRB, rainscreen, and flashing, especially kick-out flashing. They also underestimate coordination with roofing and gutters, total project costs, code and warranty rules,...
