The Basics of Built-up Roofing
Built-up roofing is one of the oldest roofing processes in the modern era. That’s for good reason. Built-up roofs are effective at repelling water and resisting leaks. They also hold up well and look nice. If you are thinking about installing one of these flat roofs on your home or commercial building, you might have…
Read MoreInstalling and Replacing Your Roof’s Flashing
Roofs shouldn’t leak, so roofing contractors do what they can to form effective barriers to moisture. As you might guess, though, roofing systems have a considerable number of places where water can penetrate. Some of the most vulnerable sites on your roof are the areas around chimneys, intersections, and architectural features. In these places, standard…
Read MoreThe Benefits Of Vinyl Siding For Your Home
The exterior of your home is important. It is the first thing that visitors see when approaching your front door. To passersby, it is responsible for crafting an image of who lives within. You want a home that is sure to impress those around you, but that does not require a great deal of upkeep.…
Read MoreFall and Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
For home owners, the holiday season means more than sweaters and hot cocoa. Prepare head-on for the fall and winter season with the following home maintenance checklist.
Read MoreThe Advantages of Vinyl Siding
The exterior of your home is important. It is the first thing that visitors see when approaching your front door. To passersby, it is responsible for crafting an image of who lives within. You want a home that is sure to impress those around you, but that does not require a great deal of upkeep.…
Read MoreHow The Summer Heat Can Affect Shingles
As summer presses on, so do the scorching temperatures, which means that your roof may be at risk of heat damage. After years of exposure to the elements it’s likely your roofing materials will deteriorate and heat actually plays a role in the degradation of your roof system. Typically this type of deterioration will takes…
Read MoreWhat Is Roof Ventilation?
Do you know if your roof is properly ventilated? If it’s not, your roof system could suffer from costly damage and your electricity bill, too! To understand the importance of roof ventilation and the potential effects of inadequate ventilation, we’ve pulled together some useful information.
Read MoreInsulated Vinyl Siding: How It Works
When it comes to keeping your home cool in the summer most people think about central air, energy efficient windows and doors and proper insulation, but what about siding? Insulated vinyl siding is a great option for homeowners to use to enhance their energy efficiency throughout both the summer and winter seasons.
Read MoreSchedule A Spring Roof Inspection
Once the snow has melted and spring begins to settle in it’s time to start thinking about what’s on your spring home maintenance list. One of the first projects should be to have a spring roof inspection. After a long winter the snow and ice could have caused damage to the shingles on your roof…
Read MoreAvoid Home Damage From Clogged Gutters
As spring approaches, it’s important to make sure you’re checking off projects on your spring home maintenance checklist. One of the most important projects includes gutter cleaning. If gutters are not properly maintained and serviced they can become clogged with debris, preventing water from properly draining which could create a handful of water-related problems for…
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