Tips From the Experts

Homeowners often fall for sales pitches and promises that turn out to be misleading and sometimes, out-right lies. Replacing your roof is not just a cosmetic home improvement. It’s a critical component to the protection of your home and your families’ safety. But, sometimes things go wrong in the contractor selection process. Remember that if … [Read More]

Roofing Red Flags: Common Shortcuts and Scams Homeowners Should Know Summary: Not all roofing companies are created equal. Pull back the curtain on the most common shortcuts, scams, and shady practices in the industry. Here we will reveal what to watch for, how to verify credentials, and why choosing a trusted contractor like Yancey makes … [Read More]

Roof Looking a Little Old and Worn Out? Summary: How To Inspect A Roof Looking From Ground Level: Beyond the very basic appearance features, you can’t do a thorough inspection from the ground. Things You Can’t See From The Ground: What Makes Up A Roof System? As you can see in this diagram, there are … [Read More]

Many homeowners think that their roof will always be fine, and for the most part it is out of sight and out of mind. The truth is that a roof can slowly degrade over time, but catching problems early can save you thousands in roof repairs. Roof damage isn’t always invisible, and there are signs … [Read More]

On both sides of the Atlantic, there are structures that have withstood the test of time, and are silent witnesses to history unfolding. An article published by the BBC on January 21, 2014 reports that: While Sacramento’s modern history may not go as far back as that of the Stourhead estate, the California state capital … [Read More]

Nail guns have become indispensable to the Sacramento roofing and construction industries. Experienced roofing contractors use nail guns everyday to shoot nails up to 1,400 feet per second. One quick press will drive the nail right through the shingle’s slot and into the decking. While nail guns can accomplish the work much faster than a … [Read More]