Buying a house that needs a new roof Buying a new home can be complicated, confusing, and chaotic, with a lot of cooks in the kitchen. It’s easy for some things to fall between the cracks. But if someone is selling a house that needs a new roof it could complicate...
What is fiber cement siding? How good is the condition of your siding? Most types of siding last anywhere from 20 to 40 years, depending on the brand of siding, how it is installed, details about your home and landscape, and of course local weather conditions and the...
Are Your Windows Going Bad? Do you find yourself layered in extra clothing in the house even though the furnace is cranked high? Are you still sweating bullets although the AC is on full blast? If so, the problem might not be the HVAC unit. The problem could be your...
How Bad is My Roof Leak? Did the latest downpour send you and your family scrambling for buckets? Or did you look up one day and suddenly notice a water stain on the ceiling that you are sure hasn’t been there long? These types of events can often send us into a panic...
Are Roofing Warranties for Real? A roof is a significant investment. Depending on your area, materials used and contractor fees, the average cost to repair or replace a roof is between $5,347 and $10,637. When you’ve spent that much money on a roof, the last thing you...
Things to Ask When Getting Roofing Quotes Eventually, the time comes for some major home improvement: that moment when you need to install a new roof on your home. This is a costly task, but it’s also one of the most important, because it literally keeps a roof over...
What is TPO Roofing? Introduction A common question that many roofing contractors have to answer from clients is what is TPO roofing? Everybody has seen TPO roofing at some point in their lives, even if they didn’t realize it at the time. Commonly found on the tops of...
Roofing Squares: A Way To Measure Your Roof So you’ve decided to re-shingle your roof, you’ve called the contractor and all seems well until the contractor comes down and you hear a term you’re not familiar with, “ roofing square” “What?” you ask yourself, wondering...
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...
