What Type of Shingle is Best for your Roof?
- Aug
- 09
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Home Improvement, Projects, Roofing

With the proper planning and consideration, figuring out what type of shingle is best for your home’s roof can be a simple decision. There are many things to carefully consider when choosing what type of shingles work best for your home. The correct answer varies from roof to roof because each type of shingle provides […]
read moreHow Can Roofing Help Cool Your Home?
- Jul
- 25
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Roofing

Roofing can surprisingly factor into how hot or cold your home is; did you know that? There are some very specific things that factor into this, including the color, material and technology behind your roofing. Let’s take a look into these details a little more in depth so that we can decipher how cool your […]
read moreHurricane Season & Roofing
- Jul
- 23
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Roofing

Hurricanes can take a huge toll on your roofing. Unfortunately, and especially if you live in an area where hurricanes are more prevalent, this can destroy your roofing material, and because of this, there are absolutely a few additional things you will want to do to be proactive before the hurricane to ensure that you […]
read more3 Signs You Need To Replace Your Roof
- Jun
- 25
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Roofing

Replacing your roof can be on of the biggest investments that you can make in your life, as it is quite expensive and can be a lot of effort in terms of the noise and length of time that it can take (a few days can feel a lot longer than that). This being said, […]
read moreWhat Can Happen If I Ignore My Leaky Roof?
- Jun
- 25
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Roofing

Ignoring a leaky roof, while difficult in itself, can cause a lot of issues for you and your family in terms of the long term. While a leaky roof is annoying, and you may think that it will just go away, the chances of this happening are actually extremely low, meaning that you will be […]
read moreBenefits of Patching a Rubber Roof
- May
- 22
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Roofing, Rubber Roofing

Rubber roofs have really become big in New England specifically, as they are very easy to install, and have a lot of benefits. It is also relatively easy to patch this kind of roof, and therefore, this is one of the main benefits. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits that are involved […]
read moreLeaky Roofs & Water Damage
- May
- 14
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Roofing, Uncategorized

On a typical day, especially during the extremely cold winter month, the last thing you probably want to deal with is the water damage that snow and rain create. This can be a real pain due to the stress of time and money, with can be significant and costly for the individual. While finding this […]
read moreShould I Check My Gutter This Spring?
- Apr
- 20
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Roofing

The short answer to this is yes. It is always important to check your gutters, as gutters are one of the most important aspects of the home. They can help you in the sense that you will avoid disasters and stay preventative in nature. Let’s take a look at some of the problems that can […]
read more5 Reasons To Get Your Roof Done in Spring
- Apr
- 11
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Roofing, Uncategorized

Springtime can be the perfect time to get your new roof. With the warming temperatures and the lesser chance of snow, the spring can be the perfect time to give your home an update. Ice dams that we saw all winter could be a huge pain, but since then, we have seen most of the […]
read moreOur Winter/Spring Roof Maintenance Guide
- Mar
- 27
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Uncategorized

Spring maintenance can be a bit difficult, and with the weather, that has been consistently going on in Massachusetts, and New England in general, we can see that it has been quite the issue. We offer a huge variety of services at Burke Roofs, from Emergency Snow & Ice Dam Removal, to New Roof Installation. […]
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