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The Art of Wood Roofs in Connecticut
Before the mid-19th century advent of bituminous roofing materials – asphalt shingles, in layman’s terms – slate and wood roofs were the most prominent materials used for both commercial as well as residential buildings. Because trees were plentiful when... read more
Metal Roofing – Is It Right for Your Building?
During the last decade, the frequency with which we’ve been asked about and have installed Metal Roofs has increased significantly. We are enthusiastic about this trend; we think that for the right building and the right owners, Standing Seam Metal Roofs are very... read more
Post Winter Roof Inspection
Even after a winter as mild as the one we’ve just had, it is still advisable to do an early spring roof inspection. The passing of itself increases the likelihood of a development which could cause either near-term or represent the beginning of a longer-term issue... read moreThe Language of Roofing
Every profession or trade has its own language which, until you understand it, can make even the most straight-forward ideas seem foreign and complicated. This is absolutely true for the roofing industry. In the hopes of educating our customers and prospects about... read more7 Tips for Getting your Roof Through Winter
While Winter 2018 is still officially a few weeks away, this Thanksgiving snowfall we experienced here in Connecticut is a good reminder that New England Winters can bring some extra wear and tear to your roof. As a home or business owner there are definitely winter... read more
Grove Street Cemetery – Historic Slate Restoration
A chisel-cut Vermont Slate and flat red copper historic slate restoration on the Grove Street Cemetery gatehouse in New Haven, CT
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Oak Cabin, Chatfield Hollow – Historic Restoration
A chisel-point Vermont Slate and flat red copper historic slate restoration on the Grove Street Cemetery gatehouse in New Haven, CT
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Why NPR is good for business
Most of our business here at Connecticut Roofcrafters comes via word of mouth – people sharing their happiness about our roofs with friends and neighbors. Because of this, we put most of our focus and resources into creating customer satisfaction. Happy... read more
Flat or Sloped EPDM Roofs – The Rodney Dangerfield of Roofing
Consider for a moment the flat black rubber roof. Technically an Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) roof, for most of us the first image they conjure up is the roof on your high school or a local shopping mall. You’ll probably recall those flat or sloped roofs... read more
Post-winter roof inspection
Post-winter roof inspections are critical to staving off any damage done to your roof by the harsh New England winter.
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Michael Young, Owner of CT Roofcrafters
“Having grown up in this business and run my own company for close to two decades now, I’ve learned a lot about this business. This Blog is where I will share some my observations, interesting anecdotes and helpful hints.”