We’re heading into spring in the San Gabriel Valley and that means several months of mostly dry weather is ahead. If you noticed any leaks in your roof when we had heavy rains this past December, now is the time to check your roof. It matters because the summer sun degrades old roofs and causes…
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You see shingles curling at the edges, or roof debris fell in your yard during the most recent high winds sweeping through the San Gabriel Valley and you’re wondering if you need a new roof. If so, which local roofing contractor do you call? You can see how many there are from Pasadena to Bradbury…
DetailsYou have plenty of options for a new roof, if you’re thinking of having one installed. But before diving in further let’s see if you need a new roof. Older shingles that curl at the edges are classic signs that your roof is aging and should be replaced. Excessive granules in gutters is another sign.…
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If selling your home is likely during 2022 or in the next few years in the San Gabriel Valley then make sure your roof and insulation are in good shape. Reports from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows the value of roofing and insulation: “According to Realtors, home buyers love a new roof, which…
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Do you ever hear a local roofing contractor talk about ventilation? What are all those pipes sticking through your roof? You need to know the answers to ensure your roof is healthy and will perform well for decades to come. In roofing, we often talk about asphalt shingles and tile, but ventilation is important.…
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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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