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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Your 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…
More 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…
Your roof does more than simply protect your house from rain. It’s a covering that plays a critical role in making your home energy efficient. That’s why Garvey Roofing creates a roof for all seasons. A roof can also act as “your heating and cooling system’s biggest nightmare,” as mentioned on the Green Home Guide…