Frozen precipitation can wreak many kinds of havoc on homes, including roof damage. Heavy piles of ice and/or snow can overburden your roof’s weight capacity, cause key components to leak, and leave your roof with damaged gutters or shingles. Without a strong,...
Does your apartment’s roof leak? Should you put pots and pans under the leak to catch the water or do something more? If you’re not sure what to do next, take a look at the do’s and don’ts of apartment roof wear, damage, and leak repair. Do...
One of the many important layers that make up your residential roofing system is the underlayment. Roofing underlayment is installed on top of your roof decking. It acts as a barrier material that provides a secondary layer of protection against leaks. The quality of...
Now that winter is arriving, you should add a heat source to your outdoor living area, so you and your family can enjoy spending more time outdoors all winter long. While there are many ways to heat an outdoor living space, fire pits are one of the most popular...
If you plan to install a new roof on your home soon, then you should learn about all of your roof material options. One option relatively new to the market compared to other roof materials is the composite shingle. Unlike asphalt shingles of fiberglass or cellulose...
Outdoor living spaces makes entertaining easier and more comfortable. The addition of an outdoor kitchen and conversation area can make a small home feel much larger. Having certain features in the space also makes it convenient and appealing. Discover five features...
Why do realtors need roofers? If you’re a real estate professional, take a look at why you should partner with a roofing contractor and the questions to ask before you form this potentially profitable professional relationship. Second Opinion Home inspections...
A major roof project, such as roof replacement, can disrupt your normal home routine. Everyone, from your household members to your roofing contractor, wants the job to be over quickly without damages or injuries. Below are some things to do as you prepare for the big...
If you enjoy entertaining outdoors, then you may have considered installing an outdoor kitchen island, especially when the weather is nice. However, you may quickly change your mind due to one of the many misconceptions some homeowners have about these outdoor cooking...
When your home needs a roof replacement, you have two main options for how the roofers approach the task. One approach is for them to overlay the roof, which means they nail new shingles on top of the existing shingles. This is only possible with two caveats — the...
