Heat waves continue beating down on roofs in the San Gabriel Valley during September with mostly cooler days in October. We don’t have the dramatic change between summer and fall like many parts of the country experience, but we go through seasonal changes and that impacts your roof. Read on and learn why our slogan…
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The San Gabriel Mountains create a picturesque scene, whether you’re driving near the Altadena Golf Course or along Foothill Boulevard in Monrovia. Roofing contractors like Thomas Garvey, owner of Garvey Roofing, also keep one eye on the fire danger that is a reality of our life in this part of the San Gabriel Valley. The…
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Rainwater is welcomed in the San Gabriel Valley, but when it’s pooling against the foundation of your house then you need gutters to carry it away. Your roof is also a great place to harvest, or collect, run off from the times there’s drizzle or periods of pouring rain. We live in a region that’s…
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Garvey Roofing’s services are designed to give homeowners and commercial building owners an energy-efficient roof for all seasons. A well-ventilated building makes that possible. As you read on to find out why, here’s a note of interest: Garvey Roofing offers free estimates, plus all labor and materials are fully guaranteed. Visit the Insulation and…
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Here’s a guide to getting the best roof for your home including appearance, energy efficiency, the materials you’ll need, manufacturers and what to look for in a contractor. Roofs come in so many styles to fit homes like smaller stucco that are great for Spanish tile in Alhambra; keeping authentic bungalow appearances in Pasadena and…
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Thomas Garvey is a roofing contractor in the San Gabriel Valley who went up on roofs in his teenage years to learn a trade and make money. The work was tough, but he enjoyed completing projects with the roofing company that employed him. He learned everything he could about the roofing trade and after…
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Do you have plans to add a bonus room or add to the space in your commercial office in a way that impacts your roof? It’s an important question since COVID is changing the office environment and home offices are becoming more valuable than ever. Traffic is picking up as retail stores, gyms and offices…
DetailsYour roof is often an unsung hero, not getting the appreciation or attention it deserves until you notice a leak. When that happens, you’re faced with a decision: do I repair the leak or replace the roof? Have you ever wondered if your roof needs repaired or replaced? It’s a big question whether you’re a…
DetailsThroughout the San Gabriel Valley, low slope or flat roof homes are common and have a wide variety of roofing styles and materials. In this blog post, I use both the terms low slope roof and flat roof since that’s a common reference. Parapet roofs are common in Alhambra, San Gabriel and parts of Pasadena,…
DetailsMore roofing materials exist than ever before. Homeowners from La Canada Flintridge and Sierra Madre to Monrovia and Azusa can choose from a variety of tile roofs, solar roofs, metal, flat roof membranes and—asphalt shingles. Which choice sounds the least appealing? Is it asphalt shingles? Nothing sexy or classy about asphalt, is there? Isn’t it…
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