Beautiful though it may be to have a long line of icicles cascading off the side of your house, it is a surefire sign that your roof has ice dams, which can cause serious damage to your home’s roof, gutters, walls, and ceiling. An ice dam is a line of ice that forms along the […]
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Sep
Sep
Autumn is upon us, and with it comes pumpkin spice lattés, football, and the beautiful, majestic colors of changing – and falling – leaves. Though it certainly is not the most enjoyable of household chores, gutter cleaning is one of the most important autumn (and spring) tasks for every homeowner. Gutter maintenance costs next to […]
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Aug
Aug
Roofing underlayment is a frequently overlooked component of the roof by homeowners, and yet, the underlayment serves a crucial role in protecting your home from the elements. While your shingles are your roof’s primary defense against Mother Nature, the roofing underlayment provides a backup layer of protection that not only guards against water intrusion should […]
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Aug
Aug
When it comes to how residential roofs compare to commercial roofs, many people are mistaken in believing they are pretty much the same. While both are designed to protect the interior of the building by keeping the elements out and properly shedding water from the structure, there are key differences between commercial and residential roofs, […]
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Jun
Jun
A new roof is often one of the single most expensive, yet expected, repairs a homeowner will make. Yet many homeowners are not aware that, when replacing a roof, they will need to decide between two distinct options – whether to overlay shingles over their existing roof or tear away the old roof before laying […]