If you want to make your home watertight, make it more energy efficient, and maximize curb appeal then Thomas Garvey is the man to talk to.
He’s operated Garvey Roofing for over 30 years and knows how the roof, gutters, and exterior paint work together to keep homes healthy and looking their best for decades.
What’s the secret?
Repel water.
During the winter months, all the elements in a roofing system have to channel water away from the home to protect the interior and the foundation.
In the summer, reflecting heat away from the roof’s surface is critical to keep temperatures low and to protect the roofing materials from degrading.
That’s why Garvey Roofing installs roofs for all seasons and why it answers the question:
Why does Garvey Roofing also offer exterior painting and change windows?
Thomas says your home is one holistic unit and one part affects the other.
“My business is completely predicated on preventing water intrusion. Here’s what often happens. I’ll get a call saying, ‘My roof leaks.’ I’ll do a free estimate and let the customer know that their roof is okay, but it’s their windows that are leaking.
“We’ll change out the windows and often the house needs exterior painting to make everything look right.”
Garvey Roofing installs gutters, too.
“We’ll also do foundation repair because many homes have problems because of improperly installed gutters. Rain water runs off the roof and can pool near foundations if there aren’t any gutters.
“And a lot of gutter guys dump water right at the foundation. The foundation starts to crack, then the building sags, and the roof gets torn.”
Thomas says, “We’re professional grade painters who are water proofers. We’ll carefully seal around every window and every door. If you’ve got a beautiful Victorian grade home you want us to paint, then, no, don’t call us.”
However, Garvey Roofing will install new roofs on historic homes.
They’ve re-roofed the homes in Heritage Square off the 110 freeway, just north of downtown Los Angeles.
Garvey Roofing also reduces heat transference.
Underlayment like Therma Sheet is used to reflect the maximum amount of the sun’s U-V rays.
An attic fan can be installed to circulate air to cool the attic in summer and keep it dry in winter. A small fan is often enough to circulate air in an attic of a 2,500 square foot home or smaller.
Blown-in insulation covers all the joists and helps stop outside heat from seeping in during the summer and keeps warmth inside the house during the winter.
Why Garvey Roofing
Thomas Garvey is a student of building science and runs a versatile roofing operation. His team is able to install roofs and repair any type of residential roofing from historic bungalows to modern mansions.
Commercial roofing includes both steep-pitch and flat roofs with interior drains.
The company has four roofing licenses, including general contracting and fireproofing.
All estimates are free.
He also has an industry-leading promise: all labor and materials are fully guaranteed.
Call 626-358-9208.
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