Join us at The Pittsburgh home & Garden Show 2018

EAS Roofing is proud to be apart of The Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show for the 6th consecutive year. This year we will have two booths, 1918 & 2802, that our homeowners can come by and learn about our company. If you have heard of us, we would be happy to meet you and educate you on our specials, discounts and our new financing options for 2018. On the second floor of the show, Dr. Lori, expert appraiser of Auction Kings, will be returning to appraise antiques, and can appraise your collectables. Duquesne Light has an aisle decorated as if you are outside, with trees and lights that flash and move. They will be educating attendees on how to reduce their energy bills. Numerous mattress manufacturers such as Sleep Number and R.E.M Sleep Solutions will have sample pillows and mattresses you can try out before buying. If your in need of a message, there will be massage chairs available for sampling. If you have a sweet tooth during the show, Cakery Square will have their famous cupcakes at their booth. Along with other snacks, spreads and dips, Arrowhead Winery will also have samples of their wines and ciders for guests 21 and older. For those of you who are looking to spice up your outdoor areas, the first floor is the place for you. There will be pools, hot tubs and swing sets on display. There will also be different patio designs and decor. There is also a pet section that displays different pet toys and homemade treats. There will be booths and displays that interest people of all ages, especially the kid zone, where there will be turtle races and a huge train track on display. The Home Show is a great time for everyone in the family!

Spring Roofing Inspection Check List

To ensure you get the most life out of your roof, just like with your health, it needs to have regular "check-ups" and maintenance. Winter can be very damaging to a roofing system, things like poor ventilation, ice dams, missing shingles and faulty flashings or vents can cause unwanted damage to the inside of your home. Once the snow melts and you can visually see your roof and inspect your attic from the inside, look out for some of the issues below:

Exterior:

Wavy or Missing shingles

Exposed nails

Cracked or missing caulking

Rusty flashing

Roof granules in the gutters

Over-flowing gutters

Rotting fascia board

Loose drip edge or gutter apron

Cracked rubber around pipe boots

Interior:

Moisture or "wet spots" on the wood in the attic

Check kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to ensure proper ventilation

Any wet spots that may form on the inside of your home.

Make sure to always be safe while inspecting the Exterior of your house, observe from the ground. If you suspect an issue always call a professional roofing contractor to diagnose the problem. Keeping up with the maintenance of your roof and fixing repairs as soon as possible can save your roof and the interior of your home.