ROOFING RAKES AND ROOFING EAVES, CHARLOTTE ACE ROOFING

What are Roofing Rakes and Roofing Eaves? Roofing Rakes and roofing eaves work together to create the borders of the roof of a home. Rakes are not always identified on roofs because hip style roofs consist of only eaves. Gable style roofs contain both rakes and eaves, due to the gable or gables that are on the roofs. In the picture above, you will see where the rakes run up…

UNDERSTANDING A ROOF DORMER

What Does a Roof Dormer Do? A new outfit, as well as a different hairstyle, work together to arrange a person’s appearance. similarly, a roof dormer on a home does the same thing. The dormer is installed in a roofing system basically for two reasons. The most common reason is to increase or enlarge a space. It is usually done in a bonus room or in an attic. The second…

ALGAE GROWTH ON ASPHALT SHINGLES

What is Algae Growth? Algae growth on asphalt shingles is a very common case in Charlotte NC. Algae is one of the many simple nonflowering plants in the world. Most nonflowering plants require little to no root plantation to grow and spread, making asphalt shingles a perfect host. Driving in Charlotte NC, it is very easy to spot roofs with black streaks running down the roofs. The growth of algae…