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What’s the Right Way to Maintain Your Rooftop Deck in Seattle?

What’s the Right Way to Maintain Your Rooftop Deck in Seattle? Want to ensure your new rooftop deck stays in good condition for as long as possible? Learn the right way to clean each type of rooftop deck material.

This tiny piece of metal has one very specific job: Stop roof water from running behind your siding.

It's called kick flashing, and you'll find it where a sloped roof meets a vertical wall. Instead of allowing water to continue toward the wall, the flashing "kicks" that water away and toward the gutter.

It's a small detail most homeowners would never notice, but this is a great example of why a roofing system is much more than shingles.

Some of the most important parts of your roof aren't the parts you notice from the street. They're the details controlling where water goes.

Can a Flat Roof Really Cause That Much Hidden Rot?

Can a Flat Roof Really Cause That Much Hidden Rot? Wondering if your old torch down roof is hiding rot? See how we update this flat roof with PVC and foam insulation boards to prevent rot in the future.

Here's something most of us don't think about when it's raining: Where does all the water hitting your roof actually end up?

The assumed order is roof → gutter → downspout, but that's not always the end of the story. Where the downspout sends that water also matters.

And if your drainage system connects to an older sewer system, simply installing larger downspouts isn't automatically the right solution because you don't want to send that debris into the sewer.

A good drainage system needs to work from the roof all the way to the final discharge point. Next time it rains hard, take a look outside. Where is the water from your roof going?

Euroshield Slate Shingle Product Review: Are They Worth It In Seattle?

Euroshield Slate Shingle Product Review: Are They Worth It In Seattle? Considering the slate-style Euroshield shingles? Read this honest review to learn the pros and cons and how Euroshield actually performs in Seattle weather

Your gutters might be the right size, but your downspouts might not be.

RoofSmart's current guidance notes that a standard 2x3 downspout can handle roughly 600 square feet of roof area, while a larger 3x4 can handle around 1,200 square feet.

When gutters overflow during heavy rain, it's easy to assume the gutters themselves are the problem. However, size isn't the only issue.

Leaves, pine needles, and other debris can restrict that opening, which is something worth thinking about for homeowners in Seattle and the surrounding areas with trees on their property.

So if your gutters regularly overflow, don't just ask: "Do I need bigger gutters?" Also ask: "Can my downspouts actually handle the water and debris that my roof is sending it?"

Euroshield vs. Premium Cedar Shake: Which One Is Right for My Roof?

Euroshield vs. Premium Cedar Shake: Which One Is Right for My Roof? Wondering how Euroshield's imitation shake compares to real premium cedar shake? See how each material performs in Seattle weather to decide your favorite.

Can Your Roofer Convert a Porch into a Sunroom During A Roof Install?

Can Your Roofer Convert a Porch into a Sunroom During A Roof Install? Need a roofer that can replace your roof and help with redesign projects? Find out how RoofSmart installed a metal roof and converted a porch to a sunroom.