Why are Flat Roofs Common on Commercial Buildings? When a person thinks of a roof, they almost always imagine the peaked roofing of their home, but if you look around next time you’re out in the city, you’ll notice the majority of roofs are actually flat,...
Your 5 Tips for Spring Roof and House Cleaning and Maintenance Once spring rolls in, it can be tempting to get out and enjoy all those outdoor activities that you had to forego in the winter. However, there is an important job that you, as a homeowner, might have—home...
How to Identify Your James Hardie Siding James Hardie siding is some of the best siding in the business. It’s sturdy, reliable, and beautiful. It comes in several designer colors, it lasts forever, and it doesn’t take a ton of maintenance. In fact, Hardie siding has a...
Exterior Wall Showdown: Wood vs. Vinyl vs. Brick First time homeowners and established residential customers often run into an issue when discussing their exterior walls with a contractor or repair company—what materials should I consider? The primary materials that...
DIY Home Cleaning: Gutters, Windows, and Vents Taking care of your home can seem daunting, what with there being seemingly hundreds of little things that need upkeep at any given time. But what we’ve found is that if you can start with the basics and work your...
Prepare Your Home for this Winter Season The South Carolina winter seems to settle in a little later than it does for other regions in the United States. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t prepare for the cold weather and rain that comes in through...
Preparing for Hurricane Season Unless you live in a hurricane zone, you might not think about preparing for hurricanes. But homeowners and businesses in Columbia know that the worst can happen within the span of a couple of days. And while there always seems time to...
Severe Weather Preparation 101 It’s September, which means it is National Preparedness Month. This is the time of the year when we should all start thinking about how severe weather will impact our homes, our cars, our families, and our neighborhoods. Severe...
Door Replacement, what you should know With a well-built home typically lasting for years, we often don’t think about the long-term maintenance needed to upkeep some of the more conspicuous parts of houses. In fact, when someone mentions “maintenance”, we might...
Thinking of Metal Roofing After several decades, metal roofing is making a comeback in the residential sector. That’s because metal roofing is durable, aesthetically pleasing and provides support for a building for upwards of 60-70 years. And, with modern...
