Notes
Roofing notes from the North Shore
Short, practical write-ups on the roofing problems homeowners around here actually run into.
January 14, 2026
Ice Dams: Why They Form and What Actually Stops Them
An ice dam is a ridge of ice at the edge of a roof that traps meltwater behind it. Left alone, that water backs up under the shingles and comes through the ceiling.
February 20, 2026
Signs a Roof Is Finished, Not Just Leaking
One leak does not mean a new roof. A pattern of them usually does. Here is what we look at before telling a homeowner either way.
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