It’s hard to believe it’s winter in the San Gabriel Valley as we’ve had summer-like weather with people playing in the parks around Sierra Madre, Pasadena and Temple City. But a few heavy rains can still hit and you might notice a leak in your roof. Don’t panic. That doesn’t automatically mean you need a…
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Roofing is a trade and craft. Sure, there are friends who get together to help a buddy and over a nice weekend they’ll tear off an old roof and put on a new one. After all, you can buy roofing materials at several different locations in the San Gabriel Valley like the Home Depot locations…
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The most common question that customers ask roofing contractor Thomas Garvey is, “Do I need a new roof?” First, let’s give the conditions for the simple answer: You need a new roof if you’re roof is: More than 20 years old There’s an excessive loss of granules (with asphalt shingles) It’s leaking A leak can…
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If you look at homes in the neighborhoods around Pasadena High School, you see a variety of roofing materials: tile, multi-dimensional shingles, and the traditional 3-tab shingles. You’ll also find some houses with lower-sloped or what we call flat-roof material, too. Here’s a suggestion—if you’re considering a new roof, drive around your neighborhood or look…
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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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