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Asphalt Roofing in High Wind Areas: Techniques That Make a Difference
High winds pose serious threats to properties across many parts of the country, and roofs take a major portion of the hit when a big wind storm blows through. For homeowners living in high-wind areas or near the coast, where blustery winds whip off the water, a roof...
10 Red Flags to Avoid When Looking For a Roofing Contractor
It's been a long time coming, but the inevitable has happened: the home you purchased a little over 15 years ago needs a new roof. Next to purchasing the home, having your roof replaced is one of the most important investments homeowners can make. But, buyer beware!...
Gutters Need a Strong Foundation: Why Fascia Replacement Matters
Can you imagine pouring your savings into a new home, only to have the foundation crack and shift, leaving it unlivable? This is exactly what will happen when homeowners replace their gutter system without touching the fascia boards; after all, gutters are only as...
Copper Gutters: What to Know Before You Invest
Upgrading your home’s exterior can be exciting. Adding a custom front door, enhancing landscapes, and picking new paint colors are a few upgrades that homeowners really enjoy. But what about gutters? When it comes to exciting upgrades, gutters may not be the first...
Spring Home Upgrades: Why You Should Consider a Window Replacement
Spring has a way of making everything feel fresh again. The weather warms up, the days get longer, and suddenly all those home projects you’ve been putting off start coming back to mind. Maybe it’s cleaning up the yard. Maybe it’s repainting a room. Maybe it’s...
How to Prepare Your Home for a Window Installation Project
Getting new windows installed is an exciting upgrade. You’re improving your home’s comfort, energy efficiency, and overall look, all in one project. But before installation day arrives, there’s one thing that can make a big difference in how smoothly everything goes:...
Installing Metal Roofing Over Shingles: Why This Is a BAD Idea
It’s happening, you have found yourself in a situation most every homeowner eventually faces: your roof needs to be replaced! There are granules in the gutters, curling shingles scattered about, and a small leak has just developed in the bathroom ceiling. It’s time to...
Inside a 21-Point Roof Inspection: What’s Checked and Why
Did you know that the average American spends approximately three-quarters of their lives indoors?! That makes a reliable roof one of the most important protections for our safety, health, and comfort. Sadly, many homeowners overlook the importance of their roof and...
The Dangers of Negative Grading (and What to Do About It)
Negative grading is one of those things most homeowners have never heard of. If they have, they probably didn’t realize the harm it could cause until it started resulting in real damage. The truth is, problems with water drainage aren’t always caused by issues at the...