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Attic Ventilation and Roof Leaks: Identifying Moisture Problems
Attic Ventilation and Roof Leaks: How Airflow Affects Moisture Many roof leaks in New Mexico homes are not caused by missing or damaged shingles, step flashing issues, or penetrations at all. They’re caused by poor attic ventilation. When soffit vents, attic vents,...
7 Signs Your Home Needs Emergency Roof Leak Repair
7 Signs You Need Emergency Roof Leak Repair Some roof leaks can wait for a scheduled appointment, but others are true emergency roof leak repair situations that can jeopardize your home’s structural integrity, electrical safety, and indoor air quality. A leaking roof...
Skylight Leak vs Condensation: What Homeowners Should Know
Skylight Leak vs Condensation: How to Tell What’s Really Dripping Moisture around skylights is common in New Mexico homes, but the true cause isn’t always clear. Sometimes a leaking skylight allows water to drip in during rain or snow, while other times condensation...
Chimney Flashing Leak Repair: Causes, Signs & Fixes
Chimney Flashing Leaks Repair: Causes, Fixes, and When to Call a Pro Chimney flashing is one of the most leak-prone roof details, especially under New Mexico’s intense UV exposure, high winds, and monsoon rain. Because flashing sits around the chimney, even small...
8-Step Post-Windstorm Roof Inspection Guide for Homeowners
Post-Windstorm Roof Inspection: A Step-by-Step Homeowner Guide After a New Mexico windstorm, your roof may look fine from the ground, but hidden damage often starts long before visible signs appear. High winds, heavy rain, hail, and flying debris can loosen shingles,...
Wind Uplift vs Normal Wear: How to Spot the Difference
Wind Uplift vs. Normal Roof Wear: How to Tell the Difference After a storm moves through Central or Northern New Mexico, many homeowners notice lifted shingles, scattered granules, or dark areas on their roofs. Some of these issues come from wind uplift, while others...
Best Shingles for High Winds in New Mexico: A Roofing Guide
Best Shingles for High Winds in New Mexico: How to Choose the Right One for Your Home New Mexico’s climate brings more than sun—seasonal gusts, spring windstorms, and monsoon outflows regularly test local roofs. Selecting the best shingles for high winds New Mexico...
Roof Wind Ratings Explained: A Complete Guide to ASTM Standards
Roof Wind Ratings Explained: What ASTM Labels Mean for Your Home In New Mexico’s high-wind regions, from the East Mountains and Albuquerque foothills to the open mesas near Santa Fe, roof wind ratings are a critical factor that determines how well your home can...
Emergency Roof Repair After a Storm: First 24-Hour Guide
Emergency Roof Repair After Storm: What to Do in the First 24 Hours When severe weather strikes New Mexico, the first 24 hours after a storm are crucial. High winds, hail damage, fallen trees, and blowing tree branches can cause roof leaks, missing shingles, or even...