2016 - Roofer Queens. Roof repair/install Contractor: Royal Renovator

Asphalt shingles are one of the most popular and affordable roofing material options. They are frequently used in residential properties across all the states.

These shingles come in a variety of designs, colors and textures. Some may include fiber glass and organic shingles. Most of them meet the Energy Star rating which helps you save on energy costs. (more…)

Composition shingles, also called asphalt shingles, are one of the most widely used roofing materials.

These shingles are flat and rectangular, and are applied from bottom and upwards. The installation is often carried out so that the new shingles overlap the older ones, until the whole of the roof surface is covered. (more…)

Do you want to install a flat roof system in your residential or commercial building? Contact: Royal Renovators Inc.

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The age old question homeowners around the world asked themselves at one point or another is this: How do I know whether or not I need a new roof? The answer is a question that can be self-diagnosed, but it is always better to seek professional help. Use the following as a guideline for yourself. But ultimately seek a Free Estimate from a professional licensed roofing company to evaluate the condition of your commercial or residential roof.

TOP 10 SIGNS:

1) Curling Roofing Materials – whether you have an asphalt shingle roof or a flat rubber roof, if the material is not laying flat, it’s a sign the material is compromised. Heat, UV rays, ice, snow, freezing cold, summer sun and other weather can damage the roof’s surface causing the material to buckle. When not laying flat, water is able to wick under and around the roof surface, allowing water infiltration.

2) Soft Spots – if you walk on a roof, and you feel the plywood beneath the deck surface is soft, that is a sign that water has infiltrated past the roofing material and is starting to decay the wood deck below. Without a full roof tearoff, this rotted plywood would never be replaced. Therefore, any lack of plywood strength is a sign you need a new roof.

3) Damaged Flashing – is the base of the chimney all tarred? Is the metal flashing at the base coming apart? If so, water will find its way in and ultimately leak inside your house. If the metal around the chimney, the metal in the roof valleys, or if any other metal flashing elsewhere is corroded and damaged, that is a sign that the roof has aged and likely is due for replacement.

4) Age of Roof – Age alone is a factor in deciding whether you need a new roof. If your roof is 20-30 years old, you are probably due for a roof replacement. If your roof is 30-50 years old, you are almost certainly due for a full tearoff and new roof installation. Only slate stone and clay tile roofs can withstand that many years of weathering and stay intact, but even then the valleys and flashing should be inspected because the roofing material will usually outlive the copper metal flashing areas.

5) Budget Factors – Do you have the spare funding to afford a new roof? One main factor into whether you need a new roof is your financial situation. If you are experiencing some of the factors listed above, such as an old roof, but not experiencing any leakage, you may fall into the category of “You should replace your roof” because you are financially prepared for it and being proactive with your most valuable asset is always a good bet. Why wait until you leak to spend thousands extra in unnecessary plywood replacement and sheetrock repair when you could replace the roof before that happens.

6) Leaking – A leak alone is not a guarantee you need a new roof. Perhaps a budget-friendly repair is in order, such as when the leak is caused by faulty flashing work rather than the overall bad condition of the roofing material. However, multiple leaks as well as several other factors listed above combined is certainly a sign you need a new roof. After years and years of repairs and patchwork, sometimes the peace of mind of a labor and material warranty as well as witnessing a full tearoff and new roof installed is what you need.

7) Dry Rot – Many homeowners are not aware that a home’s attic must have proper ventilation. Without adequate air ventilation, the plywood beneath the roof material can dry rot – meaning dry out and lose its strength and supportive capabilities. If the deck dry rots, the house is more likely to experience a leak since the plywood is a last barrier before water can enter the home through the roof. A shingle roof should have both intake and exhaust, such as ridge vent for exhaust and soffit ventilation for intake of air. A flat roof can benefit from several mushroom vents to allow hot air and moisture in and out.

8) Black Mold – If you have an accessible attic, go inside. Look at the bottom of the roof’s plywood. Do you see black mold, water marks, heat sweat, tiger eye circles around nails, or any other similar signs? If so, you may have leakage occurring and/or a lack of ventilation problem. These are signs the roof should be replaced and in the process, a proper ventilation system put into place.

9) Heavy Puddling – Ideally water should never sit on a roof. If you have a low slopping roof, aka a “flat roof”, some water puddling is ok as the material is designed the handle water pondage for days at a time until the water evaporates. However, severe ponding is a sign of a lack of roof pitch, and over time that area will be more vulnerable than the rest of the roof to leakage problems. As such, if for example you have a flat roof, and one section of the roof always has water pondage, you would be advised to consider a roof replacement. During the replacement, a certified roofing contractor doing the installation should check for any dips. If found, the wood decking should be removed so that the rafters below can be sistered higher with new support beams, and then new wood decking installed on top to correct the dipping.

10) Cosmetics – Do you have a green roof? Are aesthetics an important issue to you as it related to your home? If so, and if you hate how your roof looks, you may be due for a new roof. Unappealing colors can be an eye sore. Many people have different taste than the previous homeowner who selected the color. Or perhaps you have a shingle roof and prefer the look of a slate roof or Spanish clay tile roof. If so, you may be due for a new roof even if you’re not leaking! If it’s in the budget and you can financially afford to make it happen, change the roof! Even if it’s only for looks!

For a Free Professional roof assessment and inspection, as well as price quote on any necessary repairs or replacement costs, contact Royal Renovators Inc. at (800) 423-2313 from 8am-8pm Monday-Saturday to schedule a free estimate. Our expert roofing estimator team are available to help assess your roofing issues. Call today!

Big cities such as New York City are known for tall buildings with flat roofs. Flat roofs work great in NYC because they are space efficient. The surface of a flat roof can be used for things like gardens, terraces, or the placement of solar panel. There are benefits of having a flat roof, but there are also things to watch out for to catch any problems before they become emergencies.

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Because of the angle of a pitched roof, water pooling is not a problem, but with a flat roof, this is something that needs to be monitored.
Most flat roofs have a slight slant so that the water drains and keeps the roof free of pools.
If water is allowed to pool, you might not notice that it is getting under the roofing materials as quickly, and you will need to in order to avoid a full-blown leak.
Besides checking for pooling, there are places that you need to check periodically to make sure breaches in your defenses are not occurring.
Where there are seams, for instance, where flashing overlaps.
According to Wikipedia, 90 percent of all flat roof leaks and failure happen at the flashing.
Another main cause of flat roof problems is the roof drain.
You should check the roof drain seasonally to make sure that it is clear, and water is flowing unobstructed.
If you have a flat roof in one of the five boroughs of NYC or Nassau County, call us for any maintenance needs that arise. We do both overlay and tear off roof projects. Schedule a free estimate today!

Welcome to Royal Renovators.

We are a roofing company operating in Queens, The Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island as well as Nassau County. We are a full-service roofing company that embodies a few seeming contradictions. We are experts, but we do it all!
We treat customers with respect and work to build relationships, but operate in a large metro-area. Here are some of the ways we sometimes feel like a contradiction in terms.

Big City / Small Town

We try to operate with the small town values of respect, quality service, and a business built on relationships.
We do this in in the 9th largest city in the world.
Sure, we serve the five boroughs that make up New York City (and Nassau County), but it makes no difference if you live in Brooklyn, Staten Island or Manhattan, we’ll treat you like our neighbors.

Roofing but So Much More!

We are roofing experts. Since 1993, we’ve been repairing and installing roofs and are experts at both pitched shingle roofs and flat roofs.
We use top brands, such as GAF, so you know you are getting the best materials besides our high-quality workmanship.
We also provide services that literally go from the top of your chimney down to the sidewalk at your feet.
We also install seamless gutter systems, so that all rain and snow melt is delivered far away from your foundation.
We do siding too! Vinyl Siding is an attractive and affordable way to upgrade the look and insulation of your home.
Brick and stucco are popular choices for the exterior of homes in the NYC area. We install and repair both of these materials.
We also can repair the sidewalks around you home and your cement driveway.
As you can see, we do it all! We have expertise in many areas of the exterior of your home.

Royal Renovators is the roofing expert to turn to when you need roofing repair or a whole new roof in any of New York CIty’s five boroughs. We’ve been serving the area since 1993 providing the best in roofing, gutters, vinyl siding, and basically all exterior services your house could need. We know that life keeps you busy and you don’t want to have to think about the condition of your roof, but there are some signs you shouldn’t ignore. If you see any of the following issues with your roof, give us a call.

Your roof is just plain old.
If your shingle roof is between 20 and 25 years, or even older, it’s at the end of its life.
When a roof is this old, it needs to be replaced.
Shabby looking tiles need to be replaced.
If your shingles are warped, curling or looking like they’ve lost a significant amount of the granules, they should be replaced.
The granules play an important role in the protective nature of roofing shingles.
You have leaks that are a result of worn out roofing materials.
If things are even worse than just missing granules, such as missing tiles, especially in a whole section, your roof is passed needing repair, you need a new roof!

If in doubt, call us out, and we’ll inspect your roof and let you know it’s real condition.

When you are planning a roofing project, there are so many things to think about, so many decision to make.

It takes so much research to feel informed enough to make the right decisions! Or, you can hire expert roofers who are on your side.

Royal Renovators are just the roofers to call.

We’ve been in business since 1993, serving the NYC metro area with exterior services ranging from the flat roofs to concrete driveways.

Consider Upgrading your Gutter System

One element that we always encourage homeowners and business owners to consider is upgrading their gutter system.
A gutter system is the overlooked hero of a building.
When you are replacing roofing materials, gutters can easily be upgraded at the same time.
Here are some reasons that gutters are essential elements that need to be maintained and upgraded.

Curb Appeal

We can install seamless gutters on your home or business and make the exterior of your home look streamline.
We use invisible fasteners so the lines of the building are clean and sleek!

Protect Your Foundation

Gutters function to protect the foundation of your home or commercial building by ensuring that the water that comes off of the roof, both rain and melting snow, is safely ushered away from the foundation.
If water gathers near the foundation it can cause the entire foundation to shift.
If there is a small crack and water gets in it, during freezing weather the water will expand and make the crack bigger and bigger until you have a leak in your basement.
If water is not channeled properly, it can send water over the sidewalks creating slip and fall hazards that could lead to a lawsuit.

When considering a new roof and or gutter system upgrade, be sure to call Royal Renovators!

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Roofing but So Much More!