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January 13, 2018

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Winter Storm Riley Destroys Roofs — We'll Fix It!

Winter Storm Riley Blows Trees, Roofs Down — We'll Fix It! The recent storm surged through much of Northeastern US and left destruction in its path. Some destruction included many fallen trees or tree branches landing on houses, which damaged many roofs. Other damage to the roofs were simply due to the strong 70+ mile per hour winds. Luckily, Olympic Roofing has many crews to help those affected. Olympic Roofing serves Southern New Hampshire, including Manchester, Nashua, and Salem, NH as well as throughout Eastern Massachusetts including Boston, Greater Boston, Merrimack Valley, and throughout the Cape. We will work with your insurance company to help expedite your roof repair, including any damages to your gutters. Call 1-800-535-4312 now for a complimentary consult with an Olympic Technician. Olympic Roofing is based in Topsfield, MA and is Licenced, Bonded & Insured. You can also email us at admin@olympicroofing.com .

Solar systems to bring lower energy costs to homeowners

Solar systems to bring lower energy costs to homeowners supporting green initiatives this spring. With an increased focus on environmental issues, many home owners are seeking progressive energy solutions. Olympic Roofing is making it easier for homeowners to install solar systems in 2017. Benefits of photovoltaic solar systems include: Lower Your Energy Bill Because the home owner becomes their own energy provider, they take less energy from the grid which will vastly reduce electric bills. Often times, solar energy producers are able to feed power back into the grid and earn credits from their local utilities. Energy Independence Homeowners do not need to rely solely on “the grid” to receive their power. The obvious advantage is that residents are not subject to unexpected price increases caused by fluctuating energy costs. Another advantage is that service is more consistent and residents are also more prepared in the event of an emergency where lines

Preventing Ice Dams

A gutter adjustment may do the trick Q. After years of dealing with ice dams, I put a new roof on three years ago, with 6 feet of ice and water shield wrapped over the joint where the roof meets the fascia. In each of the past two winters, I still get the ice dams. I know I have poor insulation in the attic. However, water appears to be getting into the soffit – I get icicles from the soffit vents and it runs down the side of my house. My roofer claims he has no idea what’s happening and blames condensation. A. I don’t think you have ice dams, unless they are just above the shield designed to protect the roof under the shield. I think your problem is the gutters, which sound as if they are overflowing. All gutters overflow when they ice up, but yours continue to overflow when all ice and snow is gone. That is because water is dripping or flowing near the back of the gutter, not down the middle, where it should. If it flowed too close to the front o

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