The Dodd Blog

October is one of the best months to replace a roof in the Treasure Valley, and November still works on most homes with the right cold weather planning. Here is what changes late in the season and how to book it.

Yes, snow can collapse a roof in the Treasure Valley, but it is rare on a sound pitched home. Here is what failed in January 2017, how much snow really weighs, the warning signs, and what to fix before the first storm.

What to check on your roof and gutters in October before Idaho freezes, what you can do yourself, and when to call for a free inspection.

Most Treasure Valley window replacements finish in one to two days on site. Here is the full timeline from measurement to install day, plus how to prepare your home.

For most Treasure Valley homes with a long ridge line, a ridge vent with soffit intake beats box vents. Here is when each one makes sense and how to switch during a roof replacement.

Yes, ice dams do form on Boise, Eagle, and Star roofs after snow and a stretch of freezing nights. Here is what causes them, which homes are most at risk, and how to prevent a January leak.

A fall commercial roof inspection in Boise should cover drains, seams, flashings, rooftop equipment curbs, and ponding spots, with repairs done before the first hard freeze. Here is what to expect.

A new roof usually lowers homeowners insurance in Idaho, and Class 4 or metal systems earn the biggest credits. Here is what Treasure Valley carriers look for and what paperwork to send.

Wavy shingle lines, exposed nails, missing drip edge, reused flashing, and no permit are the most common signs of a bad roofing job on Treasure Valley homes. Here is how to check your roof and what to do next.

Vinyl siding warps in the Treasure Valley from tight nailing, reflected sunlight off low-E windows, or age. Here is how to tell which one you have and what to do about it.

Overflowing gutters in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell usually come down to a clog, lost pitch, too few downspouts, or gutters too small for the roof. Here is how to tell which one you have and when to fix it.

A cracked rubber pipe boot is the usual cause of a vent pipe leak in the Treasure Valley. Here is how to confirm it, and how to fix it without replacing the roof.

Synthetic underlayment outlasts felt in Idaho heat and wind. Here is what goes under the shingles on a Treasure Valley roof and what to look for on your estimate.

Roof pitch changes replacement cost through added surface area, slower labor, and safety setup. Here is how steep and low slope roofs price out in Boise, Meridian, Eagle and across the Treasure Valley.

Yes. Drip edge is required by the residential code enforced across Ada and Canyon counties. Here is what it does, how it should be installed, and how to tell if your older Boise or Nampa home is missing it.

Fiberglass windows last longer and handle Boise heat better, while vinyl is the most affordable choice. Here is how to decide for a Treasure Valley home.

A roof leak around the chimney is almost always a flashing problem, not a shingle problem. Here is how to tell, what fails, and how it gets fixed without a new roof.

A metal roof is worth it for most Treasure Valley homeowners who plan to stay 15 years or more. Here is how metal compares to shingles on lifespan, heat, wind, hail, and cost in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell.

Most like for like siding and window swaps in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell are exempt from permits, but opening changes, framing repair, and egress windows are not. Here is how to check.

Black streaks on Treasure Valley roofs are usually airborne algae, not roof failure. Here is what causes them, how to clean them safely, and when to call a roofer.