Are shingles the same as roof tiles?

• <div><p>The terms “roof shingles” and “roof tiles” are sometimes used interchangeably, but the term “shingles” most often refers to asphalt, rubber, metal, or slate shingles, and the term “tiles” normally means they’re made from clay or concrete. In all cases, shingles are small, rectangular components that a roofer layers in an overlapping pattern to protect the structure underneath from the elements. </p></div>

Should there be a gap between the roof and the wall?

• <div><p>There should be small gaps between your roof and the walls of your home, and other buildings. These small gaps let building materials shift, expand, and contract with weather and other outside forces, and they prevent moisture from wicking down walls from roofing and gutter systems. Without these strategic gaps, your home’s exterior and its finishes can sustain water damage, decay, peel, delaminate, and crack. However, there is a fine line between a smart gap and a problematic gap—all gaps should be small, intentional, and covered or filled in with foam insulation to prevent pests from using them as access points.</p></div>

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Q: What happens if a roof pitch is too shallow?

• <div><p>A roof pitch that&rsquo;s too shallow won&rsquo;t shed runoff as quickly, so you have an increased risk of water intrusion through the seams between your roofing materials. In colder climates, snow and ice will accumulate more easily on your roof, which can add enough weight to cause roof collapse and structural damage to your home. </p></div>

Q: Are shingles the same as roof tiles?

• <div><p>The terms &ldquo;roof shingles&rdquo; and &ldquo;roof tiles&rdquo; are sometimes used interchangeably, but the term &ldquo;shingles&rdquo; most often refers to asphalt, rubber, metal, or slate shingles, and the term &ldquo;tiles&rdquo; normally means they&rsquo;re made from clay or concrete. In all cases, shingles are small, rectangular components that a roofer layers in an overlapping pattern to protect the structure underneath from the elements. </p></div>

Q: Does anyone use 3-tab shingles anymore?

• <div><p>Manufacturers, insurance companies, and municipality regulations are phasing out three-tab shingles. Because of their short lifespan and lack of durability compared to other roofing material types, manufacturers are leaning toward better products, and cities and insurers are starting to require better building materials overall. However, 3-tab shingles are still for sale, and some roofing companies still install them. </p></div>

Q: Can I hang rafters without a birdsmouth cut?

• <div><p>Some people prefer to use connectors consisting of galvanized metal to replace the birdsmouth cuts on the rafter board. Common names for these metal pieces include hurricane ties and variable-pitch connectors. Making birdsmouth cuts is more cost-effective than purchasing these connectors for each rafter. However, because making large birdsmouth cuts to accommodate extra-wide exterior walls can weaken the rafter, a connector may be the better option in some cases.</p></div>

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Last update on November 14, 2025

Reviewed in July 2024
Mr.Proctor and team were thorough, professional, and courteous. They did an amazing job of removing our chimney/fireplace, cleaned up, and protected our hardwood floors!
Kenton Proctor
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Reviewed in December 2021
Loved their work, very professional and finished my goal to install a chimney cap and cleaned nests out of my fireplace
Carolina Ductmasters, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2018
I should have known better than to pursue this company's help almost from the beginning. Darron came out and took measurements to give me an estimate for the stone for the counter tops and wall caps, and told me he would give the measurements to the person who does their cabinets so that I could...
JL Solid Stone
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Reviewed in July 2016
Blue Sky was very thorough in their evaluation of our chimney and got to the core of my water seeping problem. Roofers wanted to tell me that there were leaks coming in because of bad boots on my exhaust pipes, but that was ten to twelve feet away from where we were seeing water sweat into our...
Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps - Bless Your Hearth
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Reviewed in June 2014
Company was very punctual and professional. All.carpet and furniture was covered and protected from the ash and chimney debris. Other than the cleanliness of the chimney and fireplace it was impossible to tell they had been here. Cannot over emphasize how clean and efficient their service...
Chim Cheree, The Chimney Specialists
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Reviewed in September 2013
Very thorough, very professional. Ran a number of tests to see what was causing the coolant to leak, and replaced the radiator cap (I know little about cars). They tested it further, but only charged me for cost of parts and labor. I will definitely use them again!
Israel Automotive
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Reviewed in December 2010
Read all the comments on a few of the chimney sweep companies and decided on High Hat Chimney Sweep. Talked to Marie and she set up the appointment for a day and time that was convenient to me. Ray showed up a little bit early which was great. He took the time to tell me all about my...
High Hat Chimney Sweep
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Reviewed in January 2010
The crew showed up and did the work on Dec. 10-11. They did not explain that they would cut the ridge of the roof and we did not know to cover the items in our attic, so the attic was littered with sawdust and bits of the roof ridge. They did a fair cleanup job but we still found items in the...
Davis Contracting
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Reviewed in August 2009
It was not bats; it turned out to be birds. They removed the birds and fixed the cap on the chimney. They did a wonderful job!
The Bug Reaper
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