“A man builds a fine house; and now he has a master, and a task for life…” Are you, as an El Dorado Hills homeowner, haunted by Ralph Waldo Emerson’s words? If you are worrying over the need for a shingle roof repair, consider these five facts, rest easy, and put Emerson back on the shelf. [...]
With our busy workload in and around Placerville, we hear a lot of customers’ tales of woe. More than once, we have been struck by how reluctant homeowners are to make claims on their homeowner’s insurance policy for roof damage. Somehow, people who have never worked with an insurance adjuster assume that putting in a [...]
If you own a home in need of repairs and renovation, you may wonder what the best order of priority is to start bringing your home up to par. While it is logical to focus on critical issues such as problems with the foundation, roof, HVAC system, etc. before redoing hardwood floors or painting, its also [...]
El Dorado Hills gets a scant 22 inches of rain, on average, annually. Although that may not sound like a lot, even a tiny hole less than the diameter of a pencil can lead to thousands of dollars of water damage to your home. Your roof helps maintain your home’s value and your family’s safety. A [...]
Gutters are an integral part of any roofing system. They assist the roof with proper runoff, enabling rainfall to flow steadily from the rooftop, away from doors and windows, and directs the water away from the building’s foundation. But, as most homeowners are aware, gutter systems have one major flaw: clogging. The worst part of [...]
Metal roofing is a durable, fashionable alternative to asphalt-fiberglass shingles. Metal can take on the look of many other materials, or stand proudly as itself in giving your Sacramento home an eye-catching, appealing look. […]
Installing a new skylight can be a difficult, but if you use a professional, you can have it done in a relatively short amount of time, and at a reasonable price. The main things you need to know about replacing skylights include: […]
You’ve been informed that tile roofs are known for their durability, beauty and ability to enhance the curb appeal of Sacramento homes. They can last for a century or more with proper upkeep. So why is your tile roof leaking? […]
For many home or business owners, the roof of their building poses a riddle that is not very easy to solve. The good news? With a little bit of homework, it is easy to learn the fundamentals of what your roof needs. […]
Looking back, 2014 has been a pretty great year for Straight Line Roofing. We have had the opportunity to help out a lot of our local customers with roof repairs, replacements, and formulating their own Straight Line Roof Maintenance program, to prolong the life of their roof. […]
