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Universal Builders Roofing•Siding•Gutters•Downspouts Building is about more than tools; it’s about people.

For the past decade, Universal Builders has continuously promoted the importance of teamwork, encouraged change, grown immensely and thrived for repeated success.

❄️ Ice dams form in January, but the conditions that cause them are usually set up months earlier.Poor attic insulation,...
09/28/2026

❄️ Ice dams form in January, but the conditions that cause them are usually set up months earlier.

Poor attic insulation, gaps in the roof deck, and uneven heat loss all let snow melt unevenly once winter hits. That meltwater refreezes at the roof edge and backs up under the shingles. By the time you see the ice, the damage underneath may already be done.

A fall inspection catches the setup, not just the symptom.

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🌙 As nights start cooling off, a lot of attics run into a problem that never shows up in summer: condensation.Warm, mois...
09/22/2026

🌙 As nights start cooling off, a lot of attics run into a problem that never shows up in summer: condensation.

Warm, moist air rises from the living space below and hits the cooler underside of the roof deck overnight. If that moisture has nowhere to escape, it collects on the wood instead. Over a few months, that's enough to cause staining, mold, or soft spots, none of which are visible from the ground.

If your attic hasn't been checked since spring, September is a good time to look.

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📋 September is when most homeowners start their fall to-do list: furnace check, gutter cleaning, weatherstripping. The r...
09/16/2026

📋 September is when most homeowners start their fall to-do list: furnace check, gutter cleaning, weatherstripping. The roof rarely makes the list, and it should be at the top.

Everything else on that list depends on a roof that's actually doing its job. A furnace tune-up doesn't help much if warm air is escaping through a poorly sealed roof deck. Weatherstripped windows don't matter if water is getting in from above.

Add one line to your list this year. We'll take care of it.

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🍂 Everyone thinks about gutters when leaves start falling. Almost nobody thinks about roof valleys.Valleys are where two...
09/10/2026

🍂 Everyone thinks about gutters when leaves start falling. Almost nobody thinks about roof valleys.

Valleys are where two roof slopes meet, and they're built to move a lot of water fast. When wet leaves pile up there, or behind a chimney, or against a dormer wall, they hold moisture directly against the shingles for days at a time. That's how rot gets started in spots nobody ever looks at.

A quick check before peak leaf drop can catch this before it becomes a hidden repair.

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💨 Hail gets the attention, but wind is the quieter troublemaker.Every summer, the adhesive sealant strips on your shingl...
09/04/2026

💨 Hail gets the attention, but wind is the quieter troublemaker.

Every summer, the adhesive sealant strips on your shingles get baked and re-baked by heat. By September, some of those strips have weakened just enough that a strong gust can lift the edge of a shingle without tearing it off completely. You won't see a missing shingle. You'll see one that's slightly raised, and that's all it takes for water to get underneath during the next storm.

Now is the time to check for lift, not after the first fall front rolls through.

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☀️ August sun does more damage to a roof than most people realize. Asphalt shingles can hit surface temperatures well ab...
08/31/2026

☀️ August sun does more damage to a roof than most people realize. Asphalt shingles can hit surface temperatures well above the air temperature around them, and repeated heat cycles are what cause granule loss and brittle edges over time.

This is also when small issues turn into bigger ones fast. A weak spot that would have held through spring can give out under a few more weeks of direct heat.

If your roof has felt hotter than usual this summer, it is worth a second look.

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🤝 We will walk your roof, take photos, and tell you exactly what we find. If that means nothing needs fixing yet, we wil...
08/25/2026

🤝 We will walk your roof, take photos, and tell you exactly what we find. If that means nothing needs fixing yet, we will say so.

Too many homeowners avoid getting an inspection because they assume it comes with a sales pitch. Ours does not. We would rather earn the job later than push one now.

Schedule a free look while the weather is still cooperating.

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🌡️ A roof can be brand new and still cause problems if the attic underneath cannot breathe.Poor ventilation traps heat a...
08/19/2026

🌡️ A roof can be brand new and still cause problems if the attic underneath cannot breathe.

Poor ventilation traps heat and moisture, which shortens the life of your shingles from below while cooking your energy bill from above. Balanced intake and exhaust airflow is one of the least talked about parts of a roofing system, and one of the most important.

We check this on every inspection, not only during full replacements.

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🔍 Most roof failures do not start with a leak. They start with small signals nobody is watching for.Granules collecting ...
08/13/2026

🔍 Most roof failures do not start with a leak. They start with small signals nobody is watching for.

Granules collecting in your gutters. Shingles curling at the edges. A soft spot when you walk the attic floor. Any one of these on its own might mean nothing. Together, they usually mean your roof is closer to the end than you think.

A quick inspection now can save you from an emergency call later.

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⛈️ A hailstorm rolls through. Your roof takes a hit. Now you're staring at an insurance claim you have never filed befor...
08/07/2026

⛈️ A hailstorm rolls through. Your roof takes a hit. Now you're staring at an insurance claim you have never filed before.

We document the damage, meet the adjuster on site, and make sure the estimate reflects what actually needs to be repaired. Homeowners who go it alone often get lowballed simply because they did not know what to ask for.

You already pay for this coverage. Use it right.

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420 Westdale Avenue
Westerville, OH
43082

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

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+18885134023

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