Can your home withstand whatever winter has in store for us? Check out the items listed below to make sure your home can survive the cold. Turn off the outside water valves and make sure the lines are drained. Detach hoses and move them to sheds or indoors. Insulate exposed pipes to prevent freezing and
While there is no way to predict what our winter season will bring, now is the time to inspect the roofing and gutter components of your home. If, like many homeowners, you tend to ignore signs of possible exterior home repairs, it’s time to be proactive and inspect your roof and gutters to make sure
Before winter arrives, make sure you inspect the exterior of your home to make sure your home can slide through bad weather. Take a close look at your siding to make sure you don’t see signs of needed repair or replacement. Here are a few things to look for on the outside: Holes or tears,
WINDOW REPLACEMENT How old are your windows – seriously? Old windows waste energy, are difficult to open and close, and require more maintenance than they are worth. And how bad do they look? Here are some symptoms that your windows need to be replaced: Drafts — energy is escaping from the windows; Outdated, worn, faded
Recent articles in Angie’s List monthly magazine and in Parade magazine reminded me of how easy it is for con artists to convince homeowners that exterior work is needed on their home. In fact, a recent article noted that roofing scam complaints were up 60% with the Better Business Bureau. Here is what could
Inevitably when the phrase “HOA” is mentioned to members of a homeowner’s association, or someone who was formerly a member of an HOA, or even someone who has made it a life goal to avoid buying property that is part of an HOA, the response is usually anything but favorable. In actuality, the HOA plays
You need a new roof, and you have spent years of time and expense on your landscaping and are naturally worried about what will happen to it during the roofing process. Roofing is a messy job. On our contract and on the Checklist we send out that tells you what you should do to prep
One of the most frustrating aspects of replacing a roof is when we find that sheathing is bad and must be replaced. Wood replacement is really the only unknown left in our work orders. We don’t like unknowns any more than our customers. The best case scenario for us is that the sheathing is fine. That
When customers call our office to schedule a repair estimate, they often ask whether we can repair their roof at the same time. The answer is a resounding NO. Here’s why, and what you should consider when making that request: When you call for an estimate, you probably are not aware of what the problem
As roofing contractors, we are frequently asked whether there is an energy difference in shingling with white or black shingles. We advise our customers that, in our opinion, the biggest influence on roof temperature is climate and ventilation. There is no appreciable effect on energy consumption because we live in a moderate climate zone. Attic
