Solid Rock Roofing has twenty years of experience of attempting to control ice dams. We have learned and continue to learn effective techniques in the very difficult job of keeping water out of homes caused by ice. Ice has sculpted Earth since time… Read more
To stay healthy, you go to the doctor for a regular checkup called a physical. Dentists recommend twice-a-year visits for cleaning and checkups for cavities. Motor vehicles need to have their tires and oil changed periodically for best performance…. Read more
R ecently, one of our customers commented on the sound emanating from her roof during the roof removal operation. She said, “It sounds like a herd of elephants!” Yes, roof tear off is noisy and roof replacement is noisy as well–… Read more
I get the same questions every winter about icicles hanging from the gutters. Homeowners have no control over what falls out of the sky. In the wintertime in Ohio, that is usually snow. At first, the snow looks pretty and fluffy but after enough… Read more
An epithet that would honor me would say, “His roof was strong and sound.” Another might say, “He slept when the wind blew.” You see, I have a Cadillac roof; a metal roof that has the appearance of slate. It came through Hurricane Ike… Read more
Our company offers four variations in cap shingles for your new roof. First of all, let me explain what a cap shingle is. A cap shingle is the highest shingle that is installed over the top of the ridge or peak of a roof. A hip cap is the same… Read more
Customer #1 (Fashion) Recently, I had a customer who did not like the way some flashing looked on his new roof. The purpose of flashing is to correctly channel water to keep it out of the house so we try to do our work accordingly. This customer… Read more
The calls usually begin with, “I see a stain on my ceiling so I believe my roof is leaking, can you come quick?” During periods of extremely cold weather, interior moisture from bathing and cooking will condense on the underpane of skylights… Read more
No matter what season of the year it is, a cool attic is a friend of your roof. Let me explain. First of all, how do you make your attic cool? There are two main ingredients to a cool attic and I don’t mean ice cubes or air conditioning. The two… Read more
Most homeowners would be shocked if they knew they have a perfect mosquito breeding ground surrounding their home in the form of an elevated moat. Yes, that’s right! It is called gutter. I have yet to meet anyone who can keep their gutters… Read more
"I got your contact information from the Christian Blue Pages. I wanted someone I could trust, who wouldn't take advantage of me and want to do more than what is needed. After visiting your site, I feel more confortable."
Kerry - Vandalia, Ohio, 2008
Tracy Hanning and Cheryl Hanning Smith, Owners
Serving the greater Dayton Area with quality service for over 20 years.
937-435-4646
