Why Does My Skylight Leak? Skylights are a beautiful addition to any home, showering rooms with natural light and creating a sense of openness. However, one common issue homeowners face with skylights is leaks. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Why does my skylight leak?”, you’re certainly not alone. In this blog post, we’ll explore the …
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Understanding TPO Roofing: What Is It and Why Should You Care? When it comes to choosing the right roofing material for your commercial or high-end residential building, we know the options can be overwhelming. Among the multitude of choices, we’ve seen TPO roofing emerge as a popular and reliable option. With Leak Stoppers advanced installation …
Why Hot Dipped Galvanized Nails Are Essential for Roofing and the Risks of Using Alternatives At Leak Stoppers, we know the importance of using high-quality materials cannot be overstated. One of the most critical components of a reliable roofing system is the type of nails used. Specifically, hot dipped galvanized nails are crucial for ensuring …
Battling the Invisible Foe: Wind-Driven Rain Rain is a familiar foe when it comes to roof and general home maintenance. We’ve all experienced the heavy downpours that test the integrity of our roofs, windows, and skylights. However, one of the more elusive and insidious threats homeowners face is wind-driven rain. Unlike regular rainfall, wind-driven rain …
The Hidden Risks of Missing Shingles You know the situation… you walk outside and see a shingle or two laying on the ground, perhaps a neighbor let you know they noticed some missing from your home, and you think “Ah, no big deal… I’ll deal with that later…”, and then a few months goes by… …
Understanding Ice Dams and Their Impact on Your Roof Winter can bring a picturesque blanket of snow, but it also brings potential hazards for homeowners. One such hazard is the formation of ice dams. These ridges of ice can cause significant damage to your roof and home if not addressed promptly. In this blog post, …
How Air Leaks and Roof Inspections Affect Your Heating Bills As winter brings in colder weather, many homeowners brace themselves for higher heating bills. One often overlooked factor contributing to these increased costs is air leaks. These gaps and cracks in your home’s structure can significantly impact your energy efficiency. Additionally, proper roof inspections and …
Solar panels are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and save on energy costs. However, one concern that often arises is whether installing solar panels, or, if existing solar panels can cause roof leaks. In this post, we’ll explore the main reasons behind potential leaks, how to prevent them, and what to do …
Top performers or top sellers? Masters or servants? The major manufacturers want the consumer to think Platinum Preferred Contractors and Master Elite Contractors are the best roofers (contractors). Unfortunately for the homeowner and a group of exceptional Roofing Installers that is not the case (in some cases its far from true). Platinum Warranties and Golden …
Science of Leaks Understanding how often leaks occur related to wind and/or the type of precipitation, possible leaks occurring due to Negative-Air and leaks occurring due to Condensation. Leak Diagnostics Diagnostics are done through investigation of facts found on site, provided by weather history or by details given by customer (related to leak frequency…). The …