When a glass block company receives a call and the customer tells them that they have “just standard size” windows, professionals cringe. The Professional knows that there will be a disconnect between what the customer expects, and what can be delivered and for what price it can be installed. So here’s a quick checklist to better understand…
Read MoreSome companies try to shortcut the details of how they’re going to do your gutters by telling you a “per foot” price. This misleads customers into thinking that a linear foot counts as a gutter foot. Be wary of companies that offer the “by the foot” pricing. Here’s why: Marketing hype sometimes sucks people into…
Read MoreDiagnosing gutter and water problems can be complex. Maryann from Cedarburg was at a loss; unable to figure out what was causing water to cascade over her gutter and come through her basement walls. THE CHALLENGE: Her challenges can be solved, but it’s going to take some changes and an understanding of why the problem…
Read MoreQuestion: Jim, If I want to remove a satellite dish from my roof would it be a better idea to leave the sole plate in? I don’t plan on replacing the roof any time soon. Answer: Yes, leave the plate on. If you take it off you will compromise the shingles (which can be sealed)…
Read MoreQ: I noticed this morning, during the moderately heavy rain we had, that the rain was falling over the gutter (north side of the house, over my porch/sidewalk) in sheets. The ground below quickly became a little lake. What would cause that? Are there more “design issues” on the front that need to be attended to?…
Read MoreSometimes it’s just not realistic to expect that you’ll be able to ventilate your attic space or your roof decking — especially if you have an area in the upstairs of your home with slanted ceilings. Chances are that there are no vent chutes in the cavity between your roof decking and your drywall. More…
Read MoreA: This is a common question and in order to get the straight answer from a company you have to ask a few more questions. Here’s why: Many homeowners who do their homework prior to having a company come out for an estimate know that mortar is the best way to put together a window,…
Read MoreIn late winter I get many calls from people asking me if I could put new gutters on their houses to solve their ice damming problems. I have to be honest with them and explain that ice damming is a product of ventilation and insulation gutters won’t fix their ice damming problems. It may not be good for business,…
Read MoreAs a contractor I’m often asked by friends what they should look for in a contractor. Of course I always joke with them that they should find someone just like me, but since I specialize in certain products, that’s not always possible. So here’s the scoop. Spend the time to check out your contractor before…
Read MoreThis is a great question, but an honest answer isn’t simple. Determining the cost of your roof includes many different factors. How many layers, what is the pitch of the roof, what is the condtion of the decking and what is the square footage of the roof? Those are the basics, but you shouldn’t limit…
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