Trusted Roof Repair & Installation Contractors in Clay, NY

Reusing flashing can be very problematic if the flashing is not in good shape. Some contractors will reuse old and unreliable flashing in order to save time. We only use old flashing if it is in pristine condition.

Blue Collar Roofers uses tarps and plywood to cover up siding and landscaping to avoid potential damage from falling roof debris. We always speak with the homeowner at the beginning of the job to ensure your knowledge of the process and to make you feel comfortable with the steps of the installation.

Some contractors require a deposit up front to start the job. We do not collect any money until the job is completed and we have performed a final walkthrough to ensure your satisfaction.

There are two things that homeowners should do to prevent ice damming: (i) seal off attic bypasses and (ii) install proper insulation. Attic bypasses are passageways for warm air to get into your attic, meaning, any vents, pipes, etc. that create gaps between the lower living space and the attic. If these bypasses are not completely airtight, warm air will leak into your attic. The most notorious attic bypasses are furnace and water heater vents, chimney chases, ceiling light fixtures, plumbing vents, electric wires, and bath fans venting into attic spaces. Insulation is meant to cool down warm air as it rises but it acts more like a filter. It does not prevent warm air from escaping and settling on the underside of the roof.

Ice dams are the result of winter storm conditions. Blue Collar Roofers does a thorough job of explaining the importance of ventilation and insulation on any roof installation project and will recommend solutions, however, ice damming may still occur. Given that the ice dam is storm related, and not a roof flaw, damage caused by ice is not covered by GAF or Blue Collar Roofers.