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New Roofing | Replacement Roofing – Middleton MA | PKM General Contracting | Emergency Roof Repairs

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Serving the North shore areas,  Middleton, Peabody, Danvers,  Beverly,  Marblehead, swampcott,  Salem,  Manchester-by-the Sea, Ipswich, Topfield, rowlley, Gloucester, Essex, Hamilton, Rockport, Boxford and Lynnfield.  Our skilled roofing contractors offer all types of roofing services to homeowners throughout Middleton, Danvers, eastern MA, and North Shore MA – from roofing repairs, roofing maintenance, and replacement roofing, to complete new roofing installations. We only use top quality roofing products and make sure your roofing project is completed to perfection, ensuring that your investment produces long-lasting results that protect your home from the New England elements and add value to your Massachusetts home. Our licensed and insured Middleton / Peabody roofing contractors will always use tarps around the work area to protect your property, and will remove and dispose of old roofing materials. We always clean up the work a...

10 STEPS TO PICKING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR

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10 Steps to Picking The Right  Roofing Contractor   When you first start thinking about home projects it can get a little overwhelming. How do you find the right contractor? How much money should you pay? Should you finance the project? Will insurance cover any of the costs? First things first. Take a deep breath. We at PKM General Contracting want to make sure you understand how to find the right roofing contractor for your job. Step 1 - Figure out what you want. Are you looking for a new roof, new siding, a roof repair? How about new gutters? Are you thinking you need some Paintingservices? This will help you determine what kind of contractor to look for. Step 2 - Now that you have determined what kind of contractor you want, make sure to search for that kind. Don't have a Exterior Painters doing your roof. Also, don't have a roofing company working on your anterior Painting. Find one that specializes in the job you need to be done. Step 3 - Ask friends, neighbor...

THE DANGERS OF SUMMER HEAT ON YOUR ROOF

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THE DANGERS OF SUMMER HEAT ON YOUR ROOF Your Flat, asphalt or metal roof can reach dangerous temperatures in the summer sun. By understanding the dangers of a hot roof, you are more capable of protecting yourself or others who are inspecting or repairing your roof this summer.  Explore why a hot roof can be dangerous and what you can do to keep it maintained without injury or accident.  Roofing Materials and Extreme Heat Asphalt, metal, and other roofing materials absorb heat. This may be a welcomed feature in the middle of winter, but in the summer, it can leave your roof dangerously warm. The temperatures can get so high that they can cause burns on bare skin. Because of this, you should not attempt to perform your own roof inspection this summer. Instead, work with a local professional who has the gear necessary to handle the heat. Thick-soled shoes, safety harnesses, and other personal protective gear prevent injury while experienced contractors look for signs of dam...