Rain Damage
One of the most potentially damaging forces of nature is rain. If your home is not ready for the rain that Mother Nature can dish out during the fall and winter months, you may find yourself dealing with a lot of damage. The first line of defense your home has when dealing with rain is […]
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN “ARCHITECTURAL” AND A REGULAR SHINGLE ROOF?
Architectural shingles are a premium grade of asphalt shingle roofing. The shingles are thicker and have a distinctive, textured appearance. They are sometimes called dimensional or laminate shingles, and were introduced in the 1970s in an effort by manufacturers to create a higher-end product. Regular roof shingles are called “3-tab” in the trade, for […]
Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Excellent Article by Laura Gaskill from Houzz, Full Link Here… https://www.forbes.com/sites/houzz/2015/09/26/your-fall-home-maintenance-checklist/ Fall is a good time to take care of big home repair projects before shorter days (and in many areas, ice and snow) make outdoor work too difficult. And if you do live in an area with cold winters, take some time this fall […]
Fall Gutter Maintenance Tips
With the dog days of summer behind us, fall is the perfect time for home maintenance. A few weekends of work before the weather really turns will help you get ready for winter and avoid any nasty surprises—and big repair bills—the cold might bring. Here’s your must-do checklist for fall. 1. Gutter Maintenance Clogged gutters can […]
Invest in the Right Roofing Materials to Increase a Roof’s Lifespan
Selecting the right roofing materials makes a dramatic difference in the lifespan of your roof. This includes, but is not limited to, underlying and unseen elements as well. When selecting your roofing materials, there are many things to consider. As an article on This Old House points out: As well as keeping the house dry, the roof […]
Preparing your Roof for Fall
The summer days are cooling off, the kids are starting a new school year and we are reminded that the long rainy season is about to return. Fall is a magical season, and it’s the time of year when we should button up our homes as well as our jackets. Between now and the first […]
Why Choose a Metal Roof
Choosing a color for your new metal roof is an exciting process, especially today, when you have more options available to you than ever before. It is important not to get lost in this sea of choices and keep in mind that the color you choose will greatly affect the overall look and feel of […]
How to Inspect Your Gutters
Gutters and downspouts are installed along a roof’s edge to capture and direct runoff. A clogged or damaged gutter often fails to move water away from the structure efficiently and can lead to puddling, leakage and even structural damage. Clean out and inspect gutters at least twice a year or more frequently if damage is […]
Why You Need a Metal Roof
Whether you’re putting a roof on a new home, or your existing roof requires a total makeover, there are many materials available. But no matter what roof style you have, metal roofs can be an attractive option because of their longevity, minimal maintenance, and energy efficiency. And you can choose from tin, zinc, aluminum, copper, or galvanized […]
Frost Roofing Summer Roof Tips
AH summer. Balmy weather, picnics, and vacations. It’s no surprise that we’ve already felt the temperatures rising, and had brief snippets of our fantastic summer weather already. As the heat continues to rise, there are a few things we can do to prepare our homes for the season, specifically overhead. These tips will help you […]