As we focus on roofing in the San Gabriel Valley for 2022, signs of winter and the New Year surround us. Snow’s covering Mount Baldy and Mount Wilson while the Rose Parade is getting ready to roll along in Pasadena. Volunteers are braving the pounding rain to decorate floats, including the privately funded Sierra Madre…
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What do you know about your roof? There’s a question that all homeowners ask and referring to these terms can help you understand a local roofing contractor’s answer: Do I need a new roof, or can I get my roof repaired? We’ll answer that question toward the end of this post, but let’s start with…
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A new roof that’s properly installed will greatly reduce your heating and air conditioning bills compared to an older asphalt, tile, or low slope roof. Why? The best roofing materials are necessary, but so is a local roofing contractor who uses building science to keep your home warm in the winter, cool in the summer,…
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Solar roofing is popular and California laws require that new homes are equipped with solar roofs. In the San Gabriel Valley, drive past places like Temple City High School or Eliot Middle School in Altadena and you’ll see parking lots covered in solar panels. Solar roofs are in, no question about it, and see our…
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From industrial to steep-sloped, commercial buildings from Lake Avenue in Pasadena to buildings along Historic Route 66 in Azusa, have a variety of roofs. Garvey Roofing is a local contractor with work spanning the historic homes of Heritage Square off the 110 freeway south of Alhambra, contemporary residential roofs in Bradbury, and commercial buildings of…
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Know these roofing basics so you can have a better understanding of what it means to repair or install a new roof. Every trade has its own terms so bookmark this and use it as a reference. Choosing the best roofing contractor is important. In the San Gabriel Valley, Thomas Garvey is a local roofing…
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Installing new roofs on homes and commercial buildings in the San Gabriel requires craftsmanship. Thomas Garvey, a local contractor serving cities from Pasadena to Hacienda Heights, studies the craft of roofing and the impact on older and newer homes and buildings. As owner of Garvey Roofing, he’s passionate about creating roofs that perform well during…
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Your home is a major financial commitment so when it comes to spending money on it, you want to make sure that all the costs are important, like your roof, and it’s money spent well. So it’s no surprise that the number one question that Thomas Garvey gets asked about roofs is repeated over and…
DetailsHomes throughout the San Gabriel Valley have a vast variety of roofs and roofing materials. How do you as a homeowner choose the one that’s best for your home? Let’s consider: the age and style of your home the location your roof’s condition your budget your goals as a homeowner Let’s look at roofs…
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Commercial roofs are a part of the building we usually forget about until a leak springs in the winter rains. Yet, a roof on a warehouse, apartment, retail store or church is protecting an investment ranging from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of dollars. Commercial roofs are everywhere—from the restaurants of downtown…
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