Up On The Roof
Stories, News & Tips From The Top
Scudder Roofing: 40 Years of Success
After 40 years of business success, Scudder Roofing is still raising the roof and leading the way as the area’s go-to roofing replacement company. Scudder Roofing is one of the oldest and most trusted roofing contractors in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties, and they are marking their 40th year of business success and teamwork starting this month. The ….
MC Weekly Best Of Annual Readers’ Poll
Roofing Royalty! We’re thrilled to share that Scudder Roofing has clinched the title of Best Roofing Company in Monterey County Weekly’s Annual Best Of 2023 Readers’ Poll once again! This is thanks to the trust and loyalty of our incredible customers and the exceptional skills of our dedicated roofing team. From the top of our hearts to the top of ….
12 Tips from the BBB
Thinking about hiring a home remodeling contractor? Don’t make a move without checking 12 tips from the BBB (Better Business Bureau). Be specific in explaining exactly what you want done. Get estimates in writing. Get more than one bid; bids should detail what the contractor is going to do and the cost for the job. You should not be required ….
Bring The Sunlight In!
Do you have a room in your home or building that has a dark, dreary feeling? Even in the middle of the day? These dark areas aren’t known for being favorite spaces due to the general atmosphere that the lack of real daylight produces. Your gloomy room is likely on the northern side of the structure, or shaded by big ….
Does a Metal Roof Attract Lightning?
Lightning is attracted to the highest point, not necessarily metal. Actually a metal roof has no greater chance of being struck by lightning than any other kind of roofing material. There are also advantages such as the fact that a metal roof is non-combustible and dissipates electrical charges so if you roof were to be hit by lightning, the metal ….
Common Roofing Questions
Question: I did some repairs to my roof and noticed there is no roofing felt under them. Is this the correct way to install shingles? Answer: No, it is not. Unless it’s an overlay (recover), there should be felt underlayment separating the roofing materials and the deck. Many home builders install roofs this way so that they can save money. ….
