How to Pick the Right Tile Color for Your Concrete Roof
Like your siding, the roofing system of your home plays a major role in maintaining your curb appeal. As such, it’s vital that you not only choose the right material for your roof, but the right color as well. According to experts, concrete tile is one of the most popular roofing materials available on the market, and, […]
How to Choose the Perfect Siding Profile for Your Home
Getting new siding might seem easy, but there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. After all, aside from the material itself, you’ll have to consider several other factors to make sure you’re choosing the right siding for your home. One of the factors to pay attention to is the siding profile. Unfortunately, some homeowners […]
Tips to Help You Boost Your Home’s Natural Ventilation
When living in your home, proper ventilation is one of the things that you need to keep in mind. This is because ventilation can easily dictate how comfortable your home is as well as how pure your indoor air quality can be. With that in mind, you can consider a few methods that can improve […]
Roof Flashing 101: What Makes It a Crucial Roof Component?
You can say the flashing is one of the unsung heroes of a roofing system. Without this essential component, you’ll be dealing with a leak in your home every time it rains. Here’s why it’s important.
4 Worry-Free Ways to Choose a Bathroom Window
Adding a window to your bathroom is easy – it’s choosing which window perfectly fits the space that’s tricky. With the right considerations, however, you can make the process much easier.
Why Steep-Slope Roof Replacements Cost More
Roofing repair contractors and installation professionals use the format Y/X to describe the steepness of a roof. Y is called the “rise”, and it’s how much a roof rises in inches while X describes the “run” or the distance over which the Y rises. Residential homes have steepness numbers that range from 3/12 to 20/12. Any […]
Foolproof Ways to Design Your Exteriors
Ultimately, the design decisions about your roofing, siding and any other part of your exteriors are all up to you. While your remodeling contractor can suggest a few tweaks here and there, the choices you make can all be based on your own preferences. Unfortunately, not many homeowners have experience choosing wisely when it comes […]
What You Should Look for in a Siding Contractor
When it comes to your home’s exteriors, you wouldn’t want to leave it in the hands of a subpar contractor that cuts corners when completing home improvement projects. Not only will it be a waste of your money, but it can also mean more problems for your home later on. This is why it pays […]
The 3 Major Factors That Affect the Cost of a Roof Replacement
Replacing your roof is a major investment that can cost thousands of dollars. Homeowners will have to replace the roof at least once in their lifetime so it is important to understand where the money actually goes. While roofing repair contractors may have different rates, they all base their quotes on these three major factors.
Limitations of Aluminum Siding
Aluminum siding was once the most popular choice for homes in the US. However, it has lost its popularity, and fewer homes are using it to protect their homes against varied weather conditions. Nowadays, there are better siding materials.
Eye-Catching Roof Styles for 2019
During the beginning of a new year, many homeowners may start rethinking the style and decor of their homes. These changes are symbols of a fresh start and a new outlook for the coming year. They may even consider changing their roof color. If you are in the market for a new roof, here are […]
5 Effortless Ways of Maintaining Your Curb Appeal
Your exterior is the first thing your neighbors and potential buyers see when they pass by your home. However, there are times when you don’t have the time or energy to maintain your home’s exterior. Thankfully, there are various ways you can improve your curb appeal with less effort.
The Best Type of Roofing for Humid Places
These days, choosing the right material for your roofing can be quite a challenge, especially if you live in a place like Minneapolis, where it’s very humid.
The Better Siding: Why Vinyl Is Superior to Wood
Wood used to be the most popular siding option until vinyl hit the market in the 1970s. Fast forward to 2017, vinyl continues to live up to its billing as the ultimate siding solution. Despite the emergence of newer materials, such as composite and fiber cement, it has remained the undisputed choice of the industry.
Preventing Roof Damage: A Quick Homeowner’s Guide – Part 2: Scheduling Roof Maintenance
It cannot be stressed enough how important maintaining your roof is. Though it may be easy to contact a roofer once problems arise, prevention is still always better than cure. After all, roof repairs and replacement can be costly and inconvenient. If you want to spare yourself then from these, you’d do well to consider […]
What Does It Take to Be a GAF Master Elite™ Roofer
In the roofing industry, the GAF Master Elite™ program is the most coveted certification of all. Attached to only the top 3% of all roofing contractors in America, it’s the culmination of the brand’s stringent standards.
How Hiring a GAF Master Elite® Roofer Benefits You
When shopping for GAF® products, entrust installation only to a Master Elite® roofing contractor. Only the top 3% of all roofers have qualified for this prestigious designation. Considering 93% of property owners would recommend a Master Elite company to their friends, hiring one practically guarantees your project’s success.
4 Not-So-Obvious Warning Signs Your Roof Needs Repair
The signs your roofing system is encountering issues aren’t always obvious. In fact, most warning signs rarely manifest as surface problems; half of them appear well within the actual roof structure, making it difficult to assess its true conditions.
Why Do You See Dark Streaks on Your Roof?
Millions of perfectly beautiful American homes become ugly with discoloration. Many homeowners blame it on mold, mildew, moss or even tree sap, but the real culprit is actually blue-green algae. While it has “blue-green” in the name, it looks black or brown because of the coating it generates to combat ultraviolet (UV) rays. It stays […]
5 Signs That It’s Time to Retire Your Old Siding
Getting new siding can reinforce your home’s weather resistance and increase its curb appeal. But considering that it can be a significant expense, any discerning homeowner would only do it exactly when it’s necessary. Retiring your old one too early robs you of the chance of maximizing its service life. However, replacing it too late […]
