Boston Roofing Blog

Trends and Expert Advice

Welcome to the Boston Roofing Blog with CAN Roof Construction! Explore expert tips, latest trends & maintenance guides to protect your roof.

Mansard roof restoration in Boston focuses on three core elements, the steep slate slopes, the detailed dormers, and the historic trim, using…

A hip roof design, which slopes downward on all four sides, handles severe New England storms better than a gable roof because…

Gable roofs are the classic triangular, two-sloped roofs found on most Boston homes, and the best materials for them are architectural asphalt…

The most common roof types on Boston homes are gable, Cape Cod, gambrel, saltbox, mansard, and flat or low-slope roofs, built from…

When your roof is damaged, act in this order: stay safe, stop water from spreading, document everything, call a roofer and your…

Yes, roof rejuvenation can be worth it for a 10 to 15 year old asphalt shingle roof, as long as the roof…

After storm damage Boston homeowners should take four steps in order: secure the interior and catch active leaks, arrange emergency tarping to…

Yes, you can replace only a few shingles on an older roof if the damage is localized and the surrounding shingles are…

A roof patch stops being the right repair when the damage is widespread, structural, or the roof has reached the end of…

Before repairing a roof leak, a roofer should inspect both the inside and the outside of the home to find where water…

An asphalt shingle roof is too damaged for rejuvenation when it has active or widespread leaks, many missing or broken shingles, or…

Roof flashing is a thin, waterproof material installed at roof joints, seams, and openings to guide water away and prevent leaks. During…