Consumer Protection

Everything You Need to Know About Finding a Reliable Roofing Contractor

February 24, 2023
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When it comes to taking care of your home, few things are more important than ensuring that your roof is in good condition. This is where a roofing contractor comes in. A roofing contractor is a professional who specializes in installing, repairing, and maintaining roofs on homes and other buildings. Whether you need a new…

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Understanding Black Mold

July 10, 2022
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Mold can be a real problem and understanding black mold, the most common of molds, is the first step to managing a problem.  But first, you should understand that mold remediation is an unregulated industry.  Self proclaimed mold experts are often generous to themselves in their claims. Most often the most common mistake is to…

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Are Metal roofs a good idea?

July 7, 2022
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Not a day goes by that I don’t see an ad for a metal roof and a common question I get is, “are metal roofs a good idea”? The straight answer is, “it depends”. But before rushing out to buy a metal roof you should go into it with the knowledge of whether it makes…

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How to Find a Contractor

August 28, 2021
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Finding a contractor you can trust can be a daunting task.  There was a time when homeowners would call the Better Business Bureau.  The internet changed that.  Now there seems to be more options than ever, but how do you really know what’s real? There are many sites that claim they’ll send you the best…

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Due Diligence, Research and Reviews

July 11, 2021
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What does due diligence and research really mean when it comes to home improvements?  There are times, that after we show our customers how we can make the building sciences improve their homes, and do it for an affordable price, they say they need to do their due diligence and some research.  In an era where…

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Building Better – Industry Innovation

December 17, 2020
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If you’re the type of person who likes to improve yourself or your projects each time you do one, you’ll appreciate our approach.  Building Better explains how we do things — every project, like every class or seminar, is an opportunity to improve.  We ask ourselves, how could this have been done better? Skepticism toward…

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What makes a Good Downspout?

November 2, 2020
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Downspouts are critically important if you want a good water management system and unfortunately are the most overlooked by homeowners who are convinced that they’ve already done their due diligence.  There are many differences and homeowners that stop at only one or two, make decisions they end up regretting. Here’s a short list of differences…

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How do you know if you have Triple Pane?

November 2, 2020
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In an industry rife with cost cutting, sometimes contractors use a “bait and switch” technique — especially if the uninformed homeowner would never know the difference. Here’s the way to tell if you really have a triple pane window or not. Hold up a lighter to the window.  If you see three distinct reflections, you…

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Protect yourself: Storm Chaser Gimmicks

September 20, 2020
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Out-of-state roofing contractors descend upon areas victimized by hail damage like hyenas after a kill.  Often they’ll rent a tiny office where they can get their mail and you wouldn’t know they were from another state until the first time the roof they put on for you needs service. There are ways to recognize this…

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Importance of Drip Edge

May 21, 2019
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Of all of the ways that contractors can drive up their profits, skipping the drip edge flashing is unwise and is likely to hurt the homeowner down the road. Drip edge is a piece of flashing that goes on the gable ends (also known as rake ends) of a home. Sometimes fly by night contractors…

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