Knowledge Center
Straight answers to the roofing and gutter questions Dayton-area homeowners ask us. Written by Aub Holley, founder of Helping Hands Roofing.
How to Get Insurance to Pay for a Roof Replacement
Insurance pays for storm damage, not age. What has to be true, the steps in order, and how fast an Ohio insurer has to answer.
How Long Does a Roof Last in Ohio?
A properly installed asphalt shingle roof lasts 20 to 40 years. What decides where yours lands in that range.
How Long Does It Take to Replace a Roof?
Most roofs we replace are finished in one day. Here's the whole timeline, from signing to the last shingle.
The Layers of a Roof, From the Deck Up
What's under the shingles, and what each layer is there to do
Questions to Ask a Roofer When You Compare Estimates
Two estimates for the same roof can differ by thousands and describe the same job in almost the same words
Owens Corning Duration Shingles: What We Install on Every Dayton Roof
Why we put it on every roof, what the warranty covers, and how we install it
Ice Dams and Ice and Water Shield: How Dayton Roofs Stay Dry
Why ice dams form here, how to stop them, and where the shield goes
Signs You Need a New Roof: What Dayton Homeowners Should Look For
What to check from the ground, what each sign means, and when a repair won't do
How to Tell If Your Roof Has Storm Damage in Dayton
Why storm damage often isn't visible from the ground, and what a proper inspection and claim process actually involves
Why Is My Roof Leaking? Start With the Pipes, Chimney and Vents
Most leaks trace to one failed detail, not to a failing roof
Are Gutter Guards Worth It? What They Do and Where They Fail
Not every guard is the same product, and the gutters underneath matter as much as the guard on top
Can Gutter Guards Be Installed on Existing Gutters?
Yes. What has to be true of the gutters first, and how the guards go on.
Gutter Apron vs Drip Edge: What Is the Difference?
Two pieces of edge metal that look alike and go on different edges of the roof
Soffit vs Fascia: What Each One Does and How to Spot Rot
The edge of a roof is where water leaves, and where trouble usually starts
Attic Ventilation: How It Works and What Ohio Code Requires
Why a hot attic shortens the life of a roof, and what balanced ventilation actually means