Metal Roofing vs Cedar Shake Roofing: Cost Benefit Analysis
Here we go with one of my most discussed topics in roofing over the past decade, metal roofs vs cedar shake roofs. I will break down the climate-driven reason as well as cost and longevity reasons, shake roofing is a dying material for roofs in the PNW....
Being An “essential business” during a pandemic
We all have had enough of this pandemic and the Covid virus and all it's variants. The construction industry was impacted in many ways. In spring of 2020 our state experienced an unprecedented shut down and went into lock down mode to curb the spread of the...
Fred V. Habenicht Rotary Park Green Roof
Fred V. Habenicht Rotary Park Green Roof Project If you happen to find yourself in Maple Valley, we recently completed a project at the Fred V. Habenicht Rotary Park just off the 169 Highway as it passes over the Cedar River. This project encompassed what has...
E-HOW: WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T CLEAN YOUR GUTTERS
The purpose of a gutter is to carry water away from a building to a good drainage area. If gutters are not cleaned, material will build up in the gutter channel and water will overflow onto the building and foundation. Clean gutters by scooping out debris and then...
Roofing Permits in Seattle
Permits? We Don't Need No Stinking Permits! Welcome to the construction industry, where signing contracts with your clients often times is met with agonizing compliance with local and state officials. As a roofing contractor, the stakes are some of the...
Roofing Terms Glossary
A Algae: Rooftop fungus that can leave dark stains on roofing. Angled Fasteners: Roofing nails and staples driven into decks at angles not parallel to the deck APA: American Plywood Association. Tests and sets standards for all varieties of plywoods used in the...
Welcome to the Element Smart Blog
Welcome to the Smart Blog, where we will update news and events within our company and industry as well as informed opinions on such important topics as the top fantasy football players in the NFL.Grab a Cup ‘O Joe and enjoy! The US Environmental Protection Agency...
What Does It Mean to Be ‘Green’?
It seems we have entered into the Green Revolution with everything from Automotive to Zookeeping going "green". Is it really that easy to be green? Kermit would be thrilled. I have found out that not all greens are equal, in fact many are not any greener today than...
Roofing in a Recession
Growing up in the 80's was filled with many great memories, especially in popular culture (Music, movies, sports). One sport in particular was fascinating to me, and that was boxing. The sport was filled with great fighters and my favorites were the middle weights,...
Pressure Washing Asphalt Shingles
As I sit here on the precipice of typing out a post about pressure washing composition/asphalt roofs, I have to weigh the facts with great caution. This is not quantum physics and we have been doing this for over 25 years in the Seattle/Bellevue, so why would I...