How to Safely Clean Your Roof

South Africa’s chaotic weather leaves a lot of homes with dirty, washed out looking roofs. But unlike windows and walls, it isn’t easy to even reach it, let alone safely clean your roof! A lot of people think a dirty roof is just a fact of life, but this isn’t true!...

5 Common Roofing Problems and How to Fix Them

Roofing problems are often an “all or nothing” situation: something small is wrong, but you don’t notice it until it’s a huge problem. To avoid dangerous and expensive problems later on, it’s important to look out for the most common roofing problems, so you can catch...

How Stuff Works: What is Waterproofing?

Most of us know waterproofing is important. And we get the concept well enough – waterproofing keeps water out.  But what is waterproofing exactly? How does it work? What happens without it? Keep reading to learn more.  What is Waterproofing? Waterproofing is...

DIY Roof Repair: Why It’s a Bad Idea

If your roof starts leaking or you see a loose shingle, you might consider fixing it yourself. A temporary patch job until professionals can take a look is a good idea to keep the damage minimal, especially if the weather isn’t playing along.  But when it comes to...