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Updated: Jun 17 The largest single reason to why a composition roof would fail prematurely is due to improper nailing. I can already feel the wrath of the roofers nation wide as begin to write this article.     Why Nailing is...

Updated: May 11 Here comes the Windup, he throws, he strikes out the hitter! What is the low ball tactic? A low ball tactic is used to reduce the cost of a bid to beat all of the competitors. Sounds good, how could it be bad? Doesn't this...

Learning the secrets that are in a contractors Estimate.   What isn't written is just as important. Know what your getting by asking questions and never accept ambiguous scripts of text. The terms of the work should be clear and may not...

  Mastic A sad site that is too common. Mastic is a product used on build up roof systems, (ASPHALT) It is a heavy-body asphalt and is very malleable when first applied. As it ages it dry's and hardens. In the photo above the...

The photo below will show you the basic principle of modern attic ventilation. The soffits have intake vents that pull's cool air into the attic that push's the hot air out the exhaust vents at the peak of the roof. The two common types of...

  We're off to Find the Wizard! The series of articles that Yakima Roofing & Remodeling, LLC is composing are to help you on your search for a professional. We understand that life is a constant whirlwind and hiring a contractor is a...

Ice guard also known as Ice and water shield. This product is made from polymer-modified bitumen. It is produced in 3' wide rolls and depending on the manufacture and function will very in length. Ice Guard has a sticky back side covered by a...

Updated: Jun 18 “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.“ -Benjamin Franklin   The law of Entropy is the second law of thermodynamics. It states that with time the net entropy will increase. Things will go from order to...