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Whitpain, Pa, has its historical properties with natural cladding on the roof-tops and it has its more modern homes and buildings of more recent construction. While the roofing industry endeavors to service the wide variety of rooftops with diverse styles and architectural themes in the area, the industry widely lacks an overall perspective, relying on manufacturer specifications and new age ideas that often lead to problems.

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	The beautiful roof pictured to the left was reclaimed. Yes, the slates were removed from one structure and salvaged and installed onto this home.
	The most commonly neglected area of the roof is the Chimney Flashing. The Manufacturer specifications are usually vague and warranties don't cover the Chimney. The ice and water underlayment craze has caused even more problems with roofers using heavy underlayments in place of proper flashig details. Word to the wise: Don't rely upon manufacturer specs and warranties to cover you for proper workmanship. A "One Trade" company offers you the latest in roofing sold by manufacturers that make roofing materials.
Once you hear the manufacturer certified sales pitch, be very skeptical. Case in point: Leaks caused by Roofers and Siders - Manufacturers specifications call for ice and water underlayment. Another Case: Low Sloped Use of Roofing Shingles causing mold. Manufacturers say use more underlayments on low slopes. In all of these situations, manufacturer warranties will not cover interior damage.
	Copper Built-In Gutter to the left (There are no manufacturer specs for that)
	We often assume as a species, that we are getting smarter and better as time passes. Why as roofers, and if this is true, have some of us forgotten some of the fundamentals of our trade? You will not believe this! The article available by clicking the image to the left has been taken down by its original host.
Copper is commonly used under a cedar wash. Cedar tannic acids destroy copper. This was known by old world craftsmen but now even manufacturers recommend the use of copper flashings on cedar roofs!
	"What is that," you ask? We are not here to paint any pretty pictures, nor is our purpose to lie to you, the consumer. There are actually roofers mixing metals like copper and aluminum on the rooftop! Yes it is happening right now! Even some of the big names in roofing are guilty of this! Click the image for the story.
Wow! Some roofers don't know that you should not mix metals.

Call us today for a free no-hassle inspection of your problem, whether it be a roof leak, condensation, mold, mildew, chimney problem, siding or window issue. Our promise: You will be glad you did!