Summer’s heat is just a few months away so it’s time to think about cooling off your roof’s surface and keep your attic’s temperature as low as possible. How do you that? Thomas Garvey, owner of Garvey Roofing, a local roofing contractor in Monrovia and serving the San Gabriel Valley, is big on using the…
Pay attention to your attic if you want an energy-efficient home while keeping your roof healthy. That way, if you’re wondering if you need a new roof installed or a roof repaired you know you’re well-prepared either way. Garvey Roofing installs and repairs roofs for all seasons and that includes your attic since it’s key…
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,…
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…
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…
If your roof is more than several years old, there are a few inspections you can do to make sure it’s not in need of repair and to make sure that you don’t need a new roof. Local roofing contractor Thomas Garvey of Garvey Roofing, serves cities from Alhambra and Pasadena to Bradbury and…
Choosing a roofing contractor around Pasadena, Temple City and the San Gabriel Valley doesn’t seem to be too hard because roofs are everywhere and so are roofing companies. Before reading further, do you know the answer to this question: Which is most likely to degrade roofs—rain or the sun? The answer–the sun. In our climate,…
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…