Preparing for the Cold: Winterizing Your Roof

Happy Holidays! Yorkshire Bay Area Roofing is here to offer you an ultimate to-do list to protect your home this winter! Here at Yorkshire, we often get calls on roof repairs brought about by ice dams that occur during winter season. Ice dams, if left unattended, could result in permanently damaging your roof. Consequently, that […]

Questions to Ask a Bay Area Roofer Before Hiring

If your roof is in need of repair, odds are you are looking for a Bay Area roofing specialist to take care of your roofing needs. Before you hire your roofer, remember to ask him or her a few questions to make sure they are capable of getting the job done, the first time around. […]

Bay Area Roofing Vocabulary Tips

When you hire a Bay Area Roofing contractor, you will hear a lot of vocabulary words you may not be familiar with. We have compiled a list of Bay Area Roofing vocabulary in the hopes of helping you understand your roofer when he or she starts on your project. Asphalt – a darker waterproofing factor […]

When is the Best Time To Replace Your Roof?

Your roof is the guardian of your home, keeping it safe from the weather day in and day out. But, just like anything, it can wear down over time. When those pesky leaks and broken shingles become more than occasional nuisances, it’s time to consider the inevitable: getting a new roof. But, when exactly is […]

Roof Support Problems

There are two primary roof-framing systems used by Bay Area Roofing companies: rafters and trusses. Rafter framed roofs have individual rafters spaced from 12 to 14 inches on center, which span from the exterior walls or roof eaves up to the roof top or ridge, or into the sides of the main hip rafters. This […]

Things Homeowners Should Know about Roofing Installation

It’s been a while since your last roof was installed, and we are talking a really long while like over a decade or two – you know it’s time for a new one. After talking to your Bay Area Roofing Contractor, you decide it’s time to take action. Before your new roof’s installation starts, there […]

Roof Remodeling Tips For The Bay Area

Most of us don’t think about our roof that often, unless there is something wrong with it. In addition to providing you shelter and keeping you dry, the roof contributes to the overall look of the house, this is why it is important to consider your options when re roofing, etc. there are many areas […]

9 Roofing Maintenance Tips for Summer

Summer is in full gear and the sun is hotter than ever. The blazing sun can damage more than you can imagine; your roof is important and keeping it in the best shape possible during the summer months can help you avoid having to pay a lot of money for repairs in the future. Before […]

10 Questions to Ask your Bay Area Roofing Contractor Before Hiring

Hiring a Bay Area Roofing Contractor to fix or replace your roof can be a challenging task. There are many questions you should ask a prospective Bay Area Roofing Contractor or you can be taken advantage of by roofers who don’t have a license, or left to pay thousands of dollars by roofers who don’t […]

How Can I Find The Source of My Roof Leak

The dreaded roof leak: never seems to come at a convenient time and can lead to major damage if left untreated and finding the source of the leak can be almost as frustrating as the leak itself. Finding the source of the leak can be a great challenge as the leak on the outside rarely […]