Expert Siding Contractors in Syracuse, NY

An independent laboratory study showed that 45% of nails miss the nailing strip with standard roofing shingles. If placed too low, the shingle will leak. If placed too high, the shingle will delaminate. On an average sized roof, 17,000 nails are installed, which means that about 8,000 nails miss the mark.

Blue Collar Roofers uses an application called CompanyCam, which allows us to take photos during the project, directly linked to your project only. Once the project is completed, we will share the link with the homeowner if the homeowner is interested in seeing photos of the project. The photos show proof of any plywood decking replacement, steps during the process, possible structural issues and of course, the finished photos.

Most contractors install starter strip shingles on the eaves of your home. We install starter strip along the eaves and rakes of your home. This prevents wind from blowing shingles off the edges of the roof. By installing starter strip along your eaves and rakes, GAF will also provide a free 15-year Windproven Warranty on its HDZ shingles.

Blue Collar Roofers requires its employees to take a 10-hour OSHA certification course. Additionally, employees are required to wear safety harnesses and other safety gear while installing your roof. We also require our supplier to deliver material on to the roof to avoid carrying material up ladders. If the supplier cannot deliver materials on to the roof, we use a ladder lift to bring up the material.

Ice dams are common in Upstate New York. They occur when heavy snow builds up and melts during the day and then refreezes when temperatures drop overnight. After several days of this melting-freezing cycle, it is common for the melted water and ice to work up under the shingles until water enters the attic and eventually does damage to the ceilings, wall and indoor living space.