Yankee style gutters, also known as built-in gutters, can look nice, but aren’t practical for high precipitation climates. The trough portion of the gutter tends to be very shallow and once they start to fail due to rust or seams opening up, the soffit underneath this sort of gutter system tends to have rotten wood…
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If your roof is old, walking on your roof can actually cause more damage than it is worth. We’ll tell you why as well as when it is appropriate. To understand why walking on an asphalt shingle roof can cause damage you have to first understand the anatomy of a shingle. The main element that…
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Roofs don’t last forever, unfortunately. According to Forbes, they should last 30 years at least, but that depends on the roofing material. Is your roof in need of a replacement? Before you go ahead and hire a local roofing company, here are three questions that you should ask them: 1. Will You Give Me an…
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Your home needs a reliable roof that can protect it from the elements. There are some ways to tell it’s time to call a roofing contractor for repairs. In our experience, the longer you let these issues sit, the more severe of a repair they’ll need. At their worst, some roof problems can only be…
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When it comes to home maintenance, few things are more important than your roof. The roof provides coverage and protection for your entire home. According to Business Insider, there are over 5 million roofs installed in the U.S. each year. If you are considering if you should invest in a new roof, then here are…
Read MoreWe get multiple requests a year for basement glass block windows with vents and we have to explain why they are a terrible idea. Here’s why: Humidity In the summer, your basement tends to be cooler than the rest of the house. Warm moist air rushes into your basement when you open a vent and…
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Local roofing companies offer various services to help meet the needs of you, their customer. If you have recently purchased your first home, you may not know what types of services are offered by these companies. Keep reading to learn more about four of the top services that your local roofers offer. 1. Roof Inspections…
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Turbine vents are known for maximizing roof efficiency. Also known as whirlybird vents, they give provide an innovative and fresh twist. They are designed to optimize air circulation within a building. Turbine vents offer efficiency that other vents cannot match. Cookies cutter approaches like ridge vents benefit the manufacturers, not the homeowner. Alternately a turbine…
Read MoreHigh temperature ice and water membranes are a tougher, typically thicker and more durable underlayment than traditional ice and water membranes and that makes them a smart choice for protecting your roof. In cold weather climates, it is smart to put the ice and water membrane along the bottom 6 feet as that is where…
Read MoreWhen it comes to gutter and downspout installation, hiring a professional contractor is the best way to ensure that your new gutters are installed correctly and will function properly. However, even professional contractors use shortcuts to simplify the installation process and save themselves time and money. There are two trains of thought — take your…
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