Hail Damage Dallas, Roofing Dallas, Roofing Allen, Roof Fort Worth, Ft Worth Roof, Missing Shingles

Here is another quick video of what hail damage looks like. You will also see why many of the ridge (peak) shingles blew off the house when the last storm came through town. If your roof has hail damage, is missing shingles, or if you have a roof leak, call Rainy Day Roofing & Exteriors at (866) 596-2030 or visit the website at http://www.rainydayservices.com

Roofing Dallas, Hail Damage, Storm Damage, Roof Leak Ft Worth, Roofing Plano, Roofing Allen

This video shows two conditions. One is what's called a "Dead Valley". A regular valley is a valley is where two slopes come together and the water runs down and dumps into your gutter or yard. Usually the volume of water can be compared to a small river...A Dead Valley doesn't drain off the roof. Instead it terminates (or dead-ends) into a wall. I still haven't figured out why the designers of some buildings though dead valleys were a good idea. Most of the time they aren't flashed correctly and water leaks occur. The solution can range from $500 to $1,000 depending on the size of the valley and the type of wall you have. Basically the bottom portion of the valley is removed as well as the bottom section of siding. Any metal flashing is also removed. A new section of metal valley flashing or self-adhesive roll roofing is then installed at the base of the valley and lapped up the wall approx. 18". This will ensure that water splashing up the wall will not get behind the flashing. The shingles and siding are then reinstalled.
The second part of this video shows what hail damage looks like. When hail hits your roof, it loosens the granules (little rocks) and cracks the asphalt. The granules are blocking the sun's UV light and over time, the absence of the granules will cause the asphalt to deteriorate. As the asphalt breaks down, the fiberglass mat is exposed and water will start to leak in. Some hail damage is severe enough that it will go through the shingles and the plywood and cause leaks right away. If your gutters have dings in them (or your car that you leave in the driveway does) there's a good change that your roof sustained hail damage too. Call Rainy Day Roofing & Exteriors at (866) 596-2030 for a free roof evaluation or visit the website at http://www.rainydayservices.com

Siding Repair, Dry Rot, Wall Repair, Painting, and Composite Siding in Plano and Dallas Texas

We were asked to evaluate a siding repair at this house. As you will see in the video, dry rot has occurred in several areas. Since the owner is selling the house, the most cost-effective repairs are desired. One company recommend chiseling out all the dry rot and filling in the voids with Min Wax or some other substance. While filling the voids with Bondo or putty may work in some situations, we recommended replacing the FOUR main damaged sheets, on this house for two reasons: First, any filler that you use will not match the texture or appearance of the surrounding siding, plus the amount of filler needed on this project may end up costing more in labor alone! Second, the real estate transaction may fall through and the homeowner would end up having to repair it again. If something is worth paying for, shouldn't you expect quality? Otherwise you are just throwing money into the wind. I know it's hard to justify spending a lot of money (or even a little extra) on a house you are about to sell, but do you want to be the cussword in the new owner's house as he walks around and compains about all the cheap stuff you did? You know he'll tell all your neighbors (who you may keep in contact with after the sale) too. That would be awkward....My parents taught me to treat others the way I want others to treat me. I think the same thing goes for this kind of situation. Who knows, maybe the guy you're buying your next house from will put in a little extra effort to make sure you are getting a quality product too. If you need help with exterior repairs, call Rainy Day Roofing & Exteriors at (866) 596-2030 or visit the website at http://www.rainydayservices.com

Patio Concrete Slab Replacement and Repair in Fort Worth and Dallas, TX (Texas)

One of our customers in Ft Worth (Fort Worth) Texas had a patio that sloped the wrong way. Every time it rained, water leaked into his house. Over time, his door frame rotted out and the baseboards and sheetrock inside sustained water damage. He hired us to remove the concrete slab, regrade the dirt to create a better slope, and install a new concrete patio slab. If your patio slab or driveway are not working properly and need replacement, call Rainy Day Roofing & Exteriors for a free estimate at (866) 596-2030 or visit the website at http://www.rainydayservices.com

Gutter Installation in Dallas, TX

This is a quick overview of the Rainy Day Gutter System. To see it in more detail visit our website at www.rainydayservices.com or call Rainy Day Roofing & Exteriors today for a free gutter estimate. (866) 596-2030. We install roofing and gutters in Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Fort Worth, Arlington, Denton, and everywhere in between.

Wall, Siding, and Window Problem in Dallas, Texas

If you live in a 2 story house and don't have a tall ladder, chances are there are problems you just don't know about. This video shows how water can penetrate into your house around an improper siding and window installation. It's hard to believe, but some installers take shortcuts! You can see that the siding does not connect properly along the side of the window. What's more is that the connection was never sealed, so now when it rains, water leaks in. Plus, the siding is starting to rot out. If you don't have a tall ladder, or suspect that you may have issues with your siding or windows, call Rainy Day Roofing & Exteriors for a free estimate to repair your siding at (866) 596-2030. Or visit them at http://www.rainydayservices.com

See What Causes Most Roof Leaks In Dallas, Texas

Nine out of ten roof leaks are caused by the same thing - plumbing vent problems! Here's the situation: A roof is installed and the plumbing vent boots are replaced. (Plumbing vents are the PVC pipes that stick up out of the roof). After 3 to 4 years, the rubber boot around the PVC pipe begins to deteriorate, rot, crack, split, and wear out. The next time it rains water travels straight down the PVC pipe into the attic and the next thing you know there's a water stain on your bathroom ceiling. There are two ways to correct the leak. One is to seal around the PVC pipe where the pipe and rubber boot meet. This will work if the boot is not badly cracked or split. However, if the the rubber boot is in very bad condition it will need to be replaced. Sometimes, some of the shingles need to be replaced around the vent too. If you have roof leaks, call Rainy Day Roofing & Exteriors for a free estimate at (866) 596-2030. Or visit them at http://www.rainydayservices.com

Rotted Chimney Trim and Siding in Plano, Texas

If your house has damaged trim or siding, you need to address it now. See how rotted chimney trim and improper siding installation can lead to roof leaks. Call Rainy Day Roofing & Exteriors for a free estimate to repair your chimney trim and siding at (866) 596-2030. Or visit them at http://www.rainydayservices.com

Bird Nest in Exhaust Vent

The typical house has several exterior vents in the soffit (eave) or wall. These vents are used to exhaust the air out of the bathrooms and kitchen. Some houses have a fresh air vent for the fireplace. If your house has these vents, you definitely want to make sure that the vents have a proper cover installed. Vents without covers, screens, or louvers can allow birds to build nests and rats to climb in. Both of which can create a health hazard. Call Rainy Day Roofing & Exteriors for a free estimate to repair your vents at (866) 596-2030. Or visit them at http://www.rainydayservices.com

Shoddy Roof Workmanship Exposed

This is a roof I looked at in Plano, Texas. The roofer used mix matched shingles on the entire house. Each slope has a different color and style. One slope actually has a mixture of two different shingles. Several shingles were torn around vents, some shingles are missing, nails are exposed and were not sealed, flashing was not done correctly around the chimney, and the ridge caps are not installed correctly. Unfortunately the homeowner is trying to sell his house and may end up replacing his roof again....The 2nd time in 6 months!