As Salt Lake City roofing contractors, we at First Call Construction know that this time of year is the most crucial for residential roof repair and essential seasonal maintenance checks. Today, we'll discuss how roofing contractors can help extend the life of a roofing structure by conducting simple maintenance and small roof repair tasks as they arise.
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Staying Current
Your roof is, generally speaking, rated to last one or two decades. Of course, significant damage can shorten that lifespan, but in most cases, the ordinary roof tends to go the distance. In the course of those decades, it’s probable that small breaks, gaps, or other slight issues will arise. That’s because wear and tear can sometimes exceed the expectations of both the material manufacturers and the original roofing contractors. One way that homeowners can preempt these little roofing bumps and bruises before they become a cause for concern is by having a seasonal roof check. We at First Call Construction have years of experience conducting inspections, providing helpful advice, and implementing residential roof repair on both the large and small scales. We are happy to inspect your roof, inside and out, and provide fair estimates for any and all suggested actions.What Seasons Bring
Gutters should be cleaned twice a year. We know that this is often the last task on any homeowner’s mind, but when they become clogged, problems arise. For example, water damage to the soffit and the roofing structure can occur if proper drainage can’t happen due to leaves and debris in the downspout. Another issue with the accumulation of leaf litter and dirt is weight. A clogged gutter is a heavy one, and the brackets holding it to the roof can tear away, damaging the roofing structure. Another point to watch out for is airborne debris. Most Utah County roofing contractors will expect minor roof repair for breaches in the shingle or tile barrier after prolonged periods of high winds, precipitation that is especially heavy or packs a punch, such a hail, and during the hot, dry part of the summer. These minor damages can also occur during the freeze-thaw cycles, cold snaps, and false springs. If you’re in need of a roof inspection, but aren’t certain which of the Salt Lake City roofing contractors will meet your roof repair needs, consider First Call Construction. We’ve proudly helped the communities of Salt Lake and Utah County to maintain safe, beautiful homes from rooftop to foundation. Call us today at (801) 830-4642 for a consultation and free quote. Whatever your residential roofing repair need, we are proud to be of service.Roofing Repair – From the Roots Up
The Roots of Home
While as roofing contractors we'll agree that residential roof repair is a crucial aspect of our business, First Call Construction has more to offer. As Utah County Roofing Contractors, we are fully qualified and experienced with all types of repair needs for the structure of your roof, and ready to assist. But did you know we also offer quality repair and refurbishment for interior spaces? There are many homes in the area with basement levels. While some of these are finished as living spaces, others remain as a sort of glorified storage unit.Occupied Territory
Finishing the basement could add value to a property in ways both expected and surprising. While it can’t be argued that adding living space to the usable square footage of a home is a bonus that has tangible, immediate benefits, what about other ways in which it helps? First, there’s the odd phenomenon of lived-in space. A finished, used area is more straightforward to regulate in terms of temperature, which can change the entire atmosphere of a home. Proper insulation and up-to-code wiring and plumbing are points in its favor as well. But occupied, comfortable basement areas also help mitigate any leaks or wiring issues before they become serious simply because there’s someone there to notice. Pests are less likely to infiltrate the basement if it’s maintained as part of the home rather than a storage area. Living space is more likely to be appropriately climate controlled and receive regular cleaning. The simple act of humans being in the space can often be enough deterrent for the more intelligent sorts of critters that like to make their homes in corners and walls of undisturbed, unfinished basements. At First Call Construction, we pride ourselves on being a part of the communities we serve. We aren’t merely a team of Salt Lake City roofing contractors. We’ve assisted many families with home renovation projects from the shingles to the foundation of their properties. Our business involves more than roof repair. If you’re ready to consider a remodel, such as finishing or refurbishing your home’s basement level, call us today at (801) 830-4642 for a free quote.Roofing – Locking Heat Transfer
The Way Heat Travels
The first point we’ll cover isn’t technically a roof repair, but it is something essential to consider.- How’s your insulation R-value?
- Does your home meet or exceed the codes for your area?
- Do you have adequate and efficient insulation in the spaces beneath the roofing structure?
How We Can Help
As roofing contractors, we can assess how much heat transfer is occurring and offer expert opinions on the best types of insulation to mitigate it. Blanket insulation, the kind most familiar to many, isn’t always the best choice. Sometimes, alternative sources can provide the most focused relief. Residential roof repair may be in order if your roofing structure shows signs of seasonal damage or rodent activity. As roofing experts serving both the Salt Lake City area and the broader domain of Utah County, First Call Construction is proud to offer affordable roofing repairs and maintenance tactics for many in our community. If you’re ready to have your roof checked and ensure you’ve appropriately insulated your home, don’t hesitate to call us at (801) 830-4642 for a free quote.Upgrading Underrated Space
Out of Sight
Our teams of roofing contractors are experienced providers of residential roof repair. However, once the roof is taken care of, we also offer finishing services for any room in the home. As the year moves forward, many homeowners want to move ahead with remodeling projects, but may not know where to start. The basement space in many homes is a great place to begin any home renovation. In many houses, this area is treated as a glorified utility closet or storage shed because it is unfinished. It feels cold and unwelcoming. Our expert Salt Lake City roofing contractors want to help change that perception. Basement living space can provide hundreds of square feet of extra entertainment area for kids, a bar or workout space for grown-ups, and even a guest suite for unexpected family and friends from out of town.From Studs to Stellar
An unfinished basement is one that often has no drywall laid over timber wall frames. The masonry and unsealed concrete of the floor breathe cold into the air, even on the hottest summer day. It’s simply not a space anyone wants to spend any time. However, this is the best possible starting point from which our craftspeople can work wonders. They don’t have to undo anything. Our priority is safety, with quality tying for first place. All of our Salt Lake City roofing contractors will conduct a safety assessment, to ensure that electrical wiring and plumbing are well placed and up to code. Once this is established, they will quickly transform the basement into a beautiful, habitable part of the home sphere. Our design teams will work with you to ensure that color scheme and materials meet your criteria. If you’re in need of residential roof repair or a routine inspection, but also want to spruce up the interior of your home, give us a call at (801) 830-4642 for your free quote. All of us at First Call Construction are proud to provide the communities of Salt Lake and Utah Counties with premier roof repair services and renovation. We are at your service.Spring Roofing Check Ups
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Mitigating Infiltration
Roof repairs need not be specifically related to the surface material. It can also include maintaining the soffits, ensuring that gutters are securely attached and have not pulled away from the structure, and maintaining adequate or superior insulation beneath the roofing itself.
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Examples of Issues and Challenges
Some of the most common problems that roofing contractors anywhere encounter are damage to shingles or tiles, clogged gutters that have pulled away from the house and damaged the structure, and the impromptu entrances that wildlife tend to make. However, in addition to these common issues, Salt Lake City roofing contractors are often called to repair some novel issues. Ice dams form in attic spaces when moisture is improperly vented from beneath the eaves. While it is invisible for most of the year, this moist air begins to freeze when outside temperatures drop. Even during the day in winter, the solar energy absorbed by the exterior roofing tiles or shingles is not sufficient to melt this ice, and it accretes.
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Catching Small Problems
Just as with any aspect of home improvement and maintenance, it’s important to be vigilant and troubleshoot before small problems grow into large ones. Utah homeowners may or may not be experienced with the weather our climate brings throughout the season. Snow and ice pose significant challenges, especially when driven by wind. Our autumn and winter weather cycles can damage roof tiles or shingles, creating small openings for moisture infiltration.
But there are some other sources of trouble that call for roofing repair in Utah. The most vital thing to remember is that these issues generally begin as small, easily fixed problems, but can quickly grow unmanageable. Winter is the perfect time to catch such troubles.
Uninvited Guests and Moisture Build-Up
Houses provide a great winter hideaway for several types of urban and suburban wildlife. While many have no qualms with the existence of these little critters—usually furry or feathered and cute—they really shouldn’t be bivouacking under the rafters. They also almost never have the courtesy to enter through a pre-existing door, which means they make their own entrances in the roofing structure. Although you will want to call a wildlife removal specialist to escort these house guests elsewhere, the experts at First Call Construction can find and repair any damage they may have done.From Studs to Crown Molding
While we are proud to belong to the top tier of Utah roofers, First Call Construction is a company that can also help homeowners to finish interior spaces and create the homes of their dreams. As winter tightens its grip on the region, we’d like to explore these additional areas of expertise and how they can be put to work to finish any basement or interior area of the home.
Finished or Unfinished Remodels
In addition to conducting roofing repair and inspection, we enjoy taking on projects within the house. One of the most interesting is the basement renovation, in part because this space can be finished or unfinished. In either case, homeowners often struggle to put these subterranean spaces to the best use. But our design teams and builders can help to change that.

In the case of unfinished basement space, drywall is often not even laid over framed stud work and exposed pipes or wiring. These basements aren’t inviting, and it can take a boatload of imagination to see them as warm entertaining or living spaces. However, our expert craftspeople will transform what might serve as a holding space for unused possessions or appliances into a family room, guest suite, or playroom.
When it comes to homes with finished basement areas, there are several additional concerns. If the house was sold with a completed or semi-finished basement level, drywall could hide some dangers—from improper wiring or ductwork to water damage. We at First Call Construction are adept at locating and remedying these issues. An underutilized finished basement with damp issues or wiring problems can quickly be brought up to code and the homeowner’s specifications.
You Dream It
Basement areas have so much potential that often goes unrealized. For example, while there are some building code requirements unique to bedrooms, an en suite apartment with its own entrance is ideal for guests, older children living at home, in-laws, or even renting parties.
First Call Construction can construct stud framing, ensure wiring, duct-work, piping, and insulation installation are completed to the specification of building codes and apply the beautiful finishing touches. We each pride ourselves on superior standards—whether we’re installing a vapor shield or ensuring that drywall is straight.
Whether you’re in need of roof inspection, repair, or interior finishing services, First Call Construction proudly provides the skills you seek. Don’t put off necessary maintenance or the re-purposing of interior rooms within your home. Call us today at (801) 830-4642 for a free quote.