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Just came across this good tip on Traveler’s Insurance website. They’re experts so they should know.

It stated… Always consider hiring local, licensed roofing contractors whenever possible. It is easier to deal with a local roofing contractor if problems develop. However, since it may not always be possible to work with a local roofing contractor, make sure to thoroughly check references. Be especially suspicious of door-to-door salespeople who make unrealistically low estimates, refuse to leave a contract overnight, or try to sell their services by playing on your emotions.

We’re a local roofing company in the Raleigh, Cary, Durham area – and that makes a big difference.  Glad to hear it from the experts!

Roof nail pops on a roof can be caused by a variety of reasons. During climate changes, expansion and contraction can cause to the nail to pop up. When this happens, the roof shingles become loose and start to lift. Other causes of roof nail pops can be shingles that were not nailed tightly during the roof installation.   Additionally, the roof installers could have used nails that were too short.  It really is not uncommon to have a few roof nail pops, but left unattended, the roofing system will be compromised, and water will penetrate the wood causing roof leaks and interior damage.

There are lots of reasons why roof nail pops can occur, but the important thing is to take care of them as soon as you notice raised shingles. If the roof nail pops are dealt with immediately, a fix can be quite simple.  Removing and replacing the loose nails and sealing the roof shingles down will take care of the problem and will prevent other more expensive damages from occuring.

Call for a roof inspection and find out more about our roof tune program.

Asphalt roofing shingles are the most commonly used covering on residential properties in the market. Asphalts primary purpose in roofing shingles is to serve as a waterproofing agent.  It also holds the granules in place and adds to the overall strength of the roofing shingle.  The best asphalt will stay flexible and will not dry out or become hard or brittle for the expected life of the roofing shingle.