How Pollen Buildup Affects Roof Valleys and Gutters

Spring in Knoxville has a way of turning everything yellow. Cars, porches, windows, outdoor furniture, and yes, your roof. Pollen may seem like a minor nuisance, but once it mixes with rain, dirt, seed pods, shingle grit, and leaves, it can become part of a larger...

Spring Roof Maintenance Checklist for East Tennessee Homes

Spring Roof Maintenance Checklist for East Tennessee Homes Spring is a smart time to look hard at your roof in East Tennessee. Winter can loosen shingles, shift flashing, and leave debris behind. Then spring storms show up with wind, hail, and heavy rain. That is why...

Common Asphalt Roof Leaks and Fixes After Fall Storms

Common Asphalt Roof Leaks and Fixes After Fall Storms Storms in East Tennessee have a way of finding the weak spots in an older roof. A roof can look mostly fine from the yard, then show a water stain in the attic a week later. We see that a lot with asphalt roofs in...

Metal Roof Maintenance Checklist for Homeowners

A metal roof can last a long time, but low maintenance does not mean no maintenance. Here in East Tennessee, your roof deals with heavy rain, summer heat, falling leaves, and the occasional rough storm. That is why metal roof maintenance should stay on your calendar...

Shingle Granules in Your Gutters: What It Means

If you have an asphalt shingle roof in Knoxville and you peek in your gutters after a storm, you may see what looks like black or gray sand. Those are shingle granules. Seeing a few is normal. Seeing piles of shingle granules in gutters can be your roof’s way of...