Gutters

The Role of Gutters in Preventing Ice Dams and Winter Roof Damage

By John - November 15, 2025

Gutters aren’t the most exciting part of home maintenance, but they play a huge role in protecting your roof during the colder months. As winter approaches in Winston-Salem, temperatures start to drop, rain becomes more frequent, and the occasional freeze sets in. If your gutters aren’t in good shape, all that water has nowhere to…

Why Gutter Maintenance Is Critical for Winston-Salem Roofs

By John - October 1, 2025

When you think about your roof, it’s easy to focus on the shingles, flashing, and structural elements—but don’t overlook your gutters. Gutters play an essential role in protecting your roof and your home as a whole, especially in a place like Winston-Salem where heavy rains and seasonal storms are common. At Cooley Roofing, we know…

How to Prepare Your Roof for Spring Storms in Winston-Salem

By John - March 15, 2025

Spring in Winston-Salem means blooming flowers and warmer days, but it also brings stormy weather. Heavy rain, strong winds, and even hailstorms are common during this season, and your roof is your first line of defense. Preparing your roof for spring storms can help prevent costly damage and ensure your home stays safe. At Cooley…

Choosing the Right Gutter Guard & Installers

By John - September 19, 2024

So, you’ve finally decided that you’re done cleaning your gutters or tired of paying someone else to. Now, how do you choose the right gutter guard installers? Which product should you get? Although the term gutter guard and gutter cover are often used interchangeably, they have some differences. They are both supposed to do the…

Annual Roof Maintenance for Homeowners

By John - September 4, 2024

We’ve said many times that roof replacement and repair aren’t DIY jobs. However, there are some things you should be doing to care for your roof. If you’re a new homeowner, this short list of roof maintenance for homeowners should be done at least once a year. Regular maintenance helps keep your roof in good…

Top 5 Roof Leak Causes

By John - July 24, 2024

Roof leak causes vary depending on the roofing material and the age of the roof. However, we have put together the top 5 reasons homeowners end up with a roof leak. As a local roofing contractor, we can help you with all your roof repair or replacement needs no matter why or how you have…

Storms Damage More Than Just Roofing

By John - April 18, 2024

When we think of storm damage, we often think about damaged roofs with missing shingle. However, siding and gutters can also take a beating during severe weather. Sometimes severe storms bring down trees that leave behind structural damage or broken windows. When your home is in the path of a storm, you may have visible…

Spring Roof & Gutter Maintenance

By John - March 6, 2024

It seems that the groundhog was right and spring is here. (Or we can all hope he was right at least.) With spring comes many household tasks. Many people think about AC tune ups, changing their smoke alarm batteries, and deep cleaning their home. However, neglecting the roof on your home can mean you end…

Types of Damage from Clogged Gutters

By John - November 16, 2023

When you look at your home, do you see leaves and other debris in your gutters? If so, they’re likely impeding the flow of water away from your home. Clogged gutters lead to significant home damage, and it’s likely you’ll be paying out of pocket for repairs. It’s an easy problem to avoid; either clean…

DIY Home Maintenance You Don’t Need a Contractor For

By John - October 26, 2023

A few of our past blogs talked about why you shouldn’t attempt a DIY roof replacement or new siding installation. We want to assure you that there are some DIY home maintenance tasks you can (and should) be doing. Admittedly, some aren’t fun so you may want to hire a handyman or other professional to…

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