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Gutters are very important accessories in any building. The gutter system drains rainwater, protecting the facility against flooding. When choosing the gutters, you should take into account, among others the size of the roof, its shape or the material from which it is made. Currently, you can buy plastic or metal gutters in stores. What … Continue reading “Plastic or metal gutters – which one to choose?”
Siding – what is it? Siding is an effective facade cladding in the form of horizontal slats. In this way, Americans finish the facades of various types of real estate – both stately and luxurious houses in the style of villas, as well as small one-story houses. The siding facade panel is a great way … Continue reading “Siding – all you need to know about him”
What roofing materials will be popular this year? Everything indicates that the last year’s fashion will not change much. Leading roofing manufacturers promote standing seams flat tiles and both cement and ceramic flat tiles. The image of the roofs this year will probably be the result of last year’s investors’ purchasing decisions. Speaking in a … Continue reading “Fashionable roof: roofing trends in 2021”
First and foremost, a new roof pays you back by providing a safe, dry place to live. If your residence has an older roof or you suspect the roof is damaged, an inspection can identify existing or potential problems. Issues that will require attention include: Leaks Cracked shingles Sagging areas of roofing Lost granules or … Continue reading “Learn How A New Roof Pays You Back”
Shingle manufacturers tout product warranties that range from 25-50 years. They use impressive-sounding long-term warranties to convince buyers that their shingles are the best and will last the longest. They compete over such features as the length of coverage, algae resistance, wind tolerance, and whether the warranty can be transferred to a new owner. These … Continue reading “Do Shingle Warranties Matter?”
If you’ve ever wanted to add a bit of accent lighting around your home, but would prefer to avoid the cost and inconvenience of an electrician, this guide is for you. With the best solar gutter lights, you can easily add a bit of illumination almost anywhere around your property. The best solar gutter lights … Continue reading “What to Consider When Choosing the Best Solar Gutter Lights”
If you don’t already have gutter guards to help prevent clogs from fallen leaves, cleaning your gutters is a necessary but messy job. Leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters will block the flow of rainwater and melted snow to your downspout. This water can back up and spill over the brim of … Continue reading “Types of Gutter Cleaners”
Unusual amounts of snow lead to many things—stalled cars, snowball fights, and airport closings. They also lead to many homeowner concerns over the roof’s ability to hold the weight. Find out what you can do to identify or prevent problems. When weather stations predict frigid temperatures and record snowfall, concerns rise that roofs may not … Continue reading “How Much Snow Can a Roof Hold?”
It can be easy to put off cleaning gutters, but it’s a necessary job that isn’t difficult and will keep them working properly. Rain gutters get clogged with leaves and other debris over time, so it’s best to clean them regularly to avoid more difficult work later. The good news is, it’s not hard to … Continue reading “What to Consider When Choosing the Best Gutter Cleaner”
Do you want to upgrade the appearance of an interior or exterior brick structure or maybe you are interested in protecting your worn bricks from mortar deterioration while giving them a new sharp look? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about tuckpointing. Bricks provide durable cladding for interior and exterior walls, chimneys, … Continue reading “All You Need to Know About Tuckpointing”
When choosing a siding for your home exterior during a new build or remodel, you’ll find that there are many types of siding materials. Wood, vinyl, metal, and fiber cement. How do you choose? Durability is the most common concern when choosing a siding. After all, a strong siding on the exterior keeps your home’s … Continue reading “Fiber Cement Siding: What you Need To Know”
Sure, a new roof will protect your home from the elements, but what other benefits can you expect from this major home improvement project? A new roof can do much more for your home than keep out the rain—as long as the job is done right. Do you dread the prospect of replacing your roof? … Continue reading “3 Hidden Benefits of Installing a New Roof”
Maximize your investment in a new roof or roof repair by paying attention to these three elements of an energy-efficient roof that can significantly lower your energy bills, not to mention extend the roof’s lifespan. For many of us, our attitude toward the roof is pretty much “out of sight, out of mind.” It’s only when something … Continue reading “3 Ways Your Roof Can Save You Energy”
Purchase the right paint for your outdoor project—be it mortar, wood, flooring, or trim—and get durable, beautiful results for your hard work. Painting the outside of your house probably isn’t your idea of a good time. But if you use the right paint, you can expect the results to look fresh for a decade on … Continue reading “Buyer’s Guide: Exterior Paints”
Cleaning your home’s gutters is a messy chore, but it’s vital to keep your home’s stormwater drainage system free of clogs. Formed from decomposing leaves, twigs, and other debris, clogs can force water to flow over the side of the gutter, damaging foundation plantings and compromising the foundation itself. Fortunately, you don’t need to teeter … Continue reading “The Best Gutter Guards for Your Home”
Prized for its classical appeal, durability, and low maintenance, brick is among the most desired types of exterior siding. While it’s traditionally found on Colonial, Greek Revival, and Tudor style homes, brick is just as attractive on a ranch or an English cottage. If you’re considering brick siding for a newly constructed home or an … Continue reading “All You Need to Know About Brick Homes”
If your exterior siding isn’t looking or performing as well as it used to, maybe it’s time for replacement. Start weighing your options by learning the pros and cons of today’s most popular siding materials. There’s a paradox inherent to exterior siding. On the one hand, siding serves as your home’s first line of defense … Continue reading “How Long Does Exterior Siding Last?”
A homeowner considering replacing his existing siding has the choice of many products, wood siding, cedar siding, cement fiber siding, aluminum siding, log siding, steel siding, vinyl siding, or the new composite sidings. It is helpful to separate these products based on the need to paint, or not. Wood siding, cement fiber siding, cedar siding … Continue reading “To paint or not to paint, that is the question!”
You’re getting ready for work. It’s a rainy day – the third day in a row. Your morning is already a bummer on the weather front, buy you’re determined to make it a good day anyway. That’s when you glance up and see it. A wet ceiling. Great. The roof is leaking. Goodbye good day. … Continue reading “Roof Leak Causes and Remedies”
Among the most common reasons for moist basements and crawl spaces is an inadequate gutter, downspout, and drain system. Gutters are required at all locations where water drains off the roof. Gutters and drains need to be adequate in size and quantity to handle all but the heaviest of torrential downpours. The purpose of the … Continue reading “Gutters, Downspouts and Drains”
The harsh extremities of Mother Nature can play a dominating factor on the longevity of your house. The frigid temperatures, damaging storms, and high energy bills can’t be ignored. All of these factors influence the best type of roofing material for you. If your home needs renovation, it is important to know the different types of roofing … Continue reading “The Best Roofs For Harsh Winter Conditions”
Proper roof venting is critical to good construction practices and maintenance. The purpose of roof venting is to reduce temperature build-up inside the roof cavity during the summer months and to reduce fungal wood rot and other moisture related problems associated with condensation in the roof cavity during the cooler months of the year. A … Continue reading “Roof Venting Systems”
Roofing trends change every year. If you want to be ahead of the game, let’s take a look at some of the most popular trends this year that we’ll be seeing in 2020. It might help you find inspiration once it’s time to replace. Asphalt Shingles For decades, asphalt shingles been the roofing material of … Continue reading “Roofing Trends for 2020”
If you recently bought your first house, you’re likely learning a new responsibility or two that comes with homeownership. One chore that can often be overlooked is routine gutter maintenance. Even though it might not seem like a priority, gutter maintenance is an important step in avoiding costly home repairs down the line. Leaves and … Continue reading “What First-Time Homeowners Must Know About Their Gutters”
Most roofing disputes begin with an unrealistically low bid, a poor quality contract, incomplete specifications, or all of the above. For example, installing a “30 year” roofing product on top of damaged barge rafters makes no sense, neither does re-using rusted or damaged flashing. As in so many other cases, the roofing will only last … Continue reading “What to look for in roofing specifications?”
Rain gutters tend to be invisible work horses of your home. They perform an important function, directing rain water away from your home, but most of the time you don’t even realize that they are there. Not all homes need a gutter system. Gutter systems may not be needed in an arid climates and areas … Continue reading “Are Gutters Necessary for Your Home?”
There is nothing more dangerous as a leaking roof for you and your property. Upon detecting or suspecting that your roof is leaking, it is usually worth involving a highly skilled roofing company. Detecting Roof Leaks The first and most important step in keeping your roof leak-free is determining if there is actually a leak … Continue reading “Roof Leak Detection and Repair”
The classic neutral tones of wood, metal, and asphalt roof shingles have their own unique beauty, but they don’t suit every home or every taste. If your shingles are a little too drab for your style, paint can liven them up. Some colours can even make your home a little more comfortable. That said, while … Continue reading “Can You Paint Roof Shingles?”
With the days lengthening and weather warming, spring is a good time to get outdoors and tackle some larger home projects. Now that the threat of winter storms has passed, you can look for damage and make any needed repairs, as well as prep your home and garden for summer. The newness and freshness of spring … Continue reading “Spring Maintenance Checklist”
From small gatherings to holiday entertaining, a backyard deck is a major part of any outdoor lifestyle. Adding a beautiful outdoor deck is one of the most popular additions, working to provide a great place for hosting events with friends and spending family time outside. There are a number of great benefits associated with adding … Continue reading “Reasons why you need a deck”
How Ice Dams Form? Ice dams occur after a heavy snowfall when warm air in the attic causes the roof to warm and the snow to melt. Water running down the roof refreezes when it reaches the colder roof edge, forming a mound of ice. The ice traps meltwater, which can seep back up under … Continue reading “Prevent Ice Dams”
There are many details to consider when designing a home, and in recent years the construction industry has seen incredible innovations in both technology and design. Homeowners have more design options to choose from than ever before. With a wide array of roofing materials, colors, textures and patterns to pick from when selecting materials and … Continue reading “Roofing Trends In 2019”
With cold weather approaching, it’s time to take a couple days and make sure your home is a fortress. You don’t want any of your precious heat escaping, and you don’t want any of the winter weather getting in. To help you get started, here are some of the most important tasks to get your house … Continue reading “Is Your House Safe for Winter?”
There are many siding products available on the market today to give the exterior of your home a beautiful appearance and protect it from the elements, but insulated vinyl siding is gaining some extraordinary popularity. It is no secret that cost is a big factor when it comes to choosing the best material to clad … Continue reading “The Hottest Reasons to Choose Insulated Siding”
The type of roof your home has plays a significant role as far as your home’s durability and aesthetics are concerned. There are different types of roofing materials that you can choose for you house. However, when it comes to the decision on the type of roofing to have, asphalt roofing shingles are a great … Continue reading “Benefits of Asphalt Shingle Roofing”
Regardless of what type of gutter system you choose, gutters and roofs need maintenance. If you have open rain gutters, they should be cleaned at least twice a year: in the Spring after trees bud, dropping flowers acorns, and seed pods and in the fall after they drop their leaves. If you have a low-sloped … Continue reading “Gutters Maintenance”
Traditional cedar wood roofs are most notable for their striking natural good looks. However, beyond their beauty, they offer a whole host of practical advantages such as eco-friendliness, durability, and weather resistance. Cedar roofs do require a certain amount of care, though, to extend their life and keep them at their best. All roofing materials … Continue reading “Pros and cons of cedar roofing”
Rain gutters are one of your home’s most important protections against the elements. Gathering the runoff from your roof caused by rain and melting snow and diverting it away from your siding and foundation to where it will do the least amount of harm. Because rain gutters are such an important aspect in maintaining the … Continue reading “Which Rain Gutters Are Best for Your Home?”
One of the longer lasting roofing options for flat roofs is bitumen roofing or a modified bitumen roof. Modified bitumen is a type of asphalt product that can be applied in a number of ways to the roof in both hot and cold temperatures. There are two types of Modified Bitumen Systems: SBS (styrene, butadiene, … Continue reading “Bitumen Roof – Pros and Cons”
There are far too many homeowners who ignore their roofs until damage has already occurred. Quite a bit of roof damage occurs during the hotter months of the year, but it may go unnoticed until the rainy season occurs. Hot summer weather causes roof deterioration, leading to leaks and failures across your rooftop. Powerful IR … Continue reading “Roof’s sun protection”
Whether you are building a brand new house or remodeling your current abode, taking energy efficiency into consideration is something you may want to keep in mind. Contrary to popular belief, having an energy efficient home does not automatically mean a huge upfront investment – you can improve the way that your house uses energy … Continue reading “Increase your energy efficiency”
Every year brings new trends and must-have styles that we can’t wait to update our homes with. As you plan your future renovations, keep the following design trends in mind. Knowing building trends for 2018 will help you set your projects apart from others on the street. Read on to learn about popular siding styles … Continue reading “Latest Siding Trends”
Nobody likes opening their front door at night and immediately being swarmed by bugs, but the warm glow of the porch light seems to be a magnet for them. What’s a homeowner to do? Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to help reduce the number of unwanted insects around your entranceway. One of … Continue reading “A Bug-Free Porch”
After a big snow storm, most of us usually head out to shovel our driveways and sidewalks. But it’s easy to forget that snow accumulates on your roof too and if it gets too heavy, you may be in for some serious trouble. A typical roof can withstand a force of about 20 pounds per … Continue reading “Protecting Roof and Siding in the Winter”
A roof inspection is one of those preventative jobs that are easy to overlook. Why you need a roof inspection? • Is your roof installed properly? • Has your roof been damaged by recent hail or wind storm? • Would you like to know the true condition of your roof? • Is your roof, chimney … Continue reading “Roofing Inspection”
Porches require even more regular maintenance than indoor spaces. Neglect them, and dirt and debris can quickly build up. Decks are exposed to the elements all year round so it’s a good idea to establish a routine of upkeep that’ll protect your porch and prevent expensive repairs. Here’s a simple maintenance schedule to help keep … Continue reading “Porch conservation”
If your ideal home includes a front porch where you can chat with the neighbors or a back porch where you disappear with a good book and a glass of wine, you’re not alone. A new wood deck provides a warm, handsome connection with the outdoors, adding to a home’s beauty and setting the stage … Continue reading “Porch and Deck Craftsman”
With an overwhelming number of vinyl siding to choose from it’s crucial to know how to determine the quality of the product. Even though the looks of the siding are important before you decide upon one you ought to take some more features into consideration. Among the most key factors are thickness, material composition and … Continue reading “A smarter approach”
As summer came so did the lovely sunny days. You can not only see the sun but literally feel those wonderful, warm and cozy rays burning your skin. You all know too well what happens when you’re too lazy or simply forget to put sunscreen on while spending a day at the beach. Well if … Continue reading “Vinyl Siding and UV Protection”
Modified bitumen membranes are roofing sheets made of asphalt that has been modified with either rubber or plastic that offer greater stretch and flexibility. It’s installed in multiple plies, typically up to 3, creating a watertight system. Modified bitumen is often used as the cap sheet of a BUR roofing system. The fact that it … Continue reading “Modified Bitumen Roofing”
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