Experienced home improvement contractor Barry Grummer has led operations at KR&R, a restoration and roofing service provider, since 2000. In his position as the company president, Barry Grummer oversees a number of roofing projects, including waterproofing.

1. Barry Grummer

2.  Experienced home improvement contractor Barry Grummer
has led operations at KR&R, a restoration and roofing service
provider, since 2000. In his position as the company president,
Barry Grummer oversees a number of roofing projects,
including waterproofing.
There are a number of ways that homeowners can improve
the durability and lifespan of their roofing. As one of the most
exposed parts of a home, roofs can be weakened by strong
winds, heavy rain, and other forces of nature, resulting in
leaks that can cause severe damage to the roof and its
substructure. Water damage can range from roof rot to the
staining and weakening of ceilings, walls, and other areas of
the house.

3.  Once a roof and its substructure have been infiltrated by
water, leaks may be the least of a homeowner’s concern. As
the substructure grows wet and damp with rain water, it can
become a home for mold and other biological growth. Such
growth can be dangerous to human health and require costly
abatement services.
Waterproofing represents one of the best ways of preventing
damage to a roof. There are various elements to
waterproofing a roof, including surface restoration and the
application of sealants to cracks and gaps. Modern sealants
and surface coatings can protect a roof for up to a decade.
Further protections include reinforcing joints, such as where
the roof meets the chimney or dormers, and applying sealants.
For more information on KR&R’s waterproofing services, visit
www.krrcorp.com.