You probably do not climb up onto your roof very often. (We roofing professionals generally do not encourage it.) Since you are not up there, you likely do not have intimate knowledge of what is up there. No worries! We have you covered. Here are...
The Washington Post ran a Q&A with Tim Carter this past June 16, 2020, and it was intriguing to see his perspective on the wood vs. vinyl debate. Tim Carter is a pro home-builder, and he hosts a podcast at AskTheBuilder.com. He comes from a...
In Texas, a law has taken effect making it illegal for roofing contractors to waive deductibles for roofing repairs. These insurance deductibles are often written into insurance contracts. And since the insurance company often pays the roofing contractor based on a property insurance claim, avoiding...
Older houses around Cincinnati sometimes have box gutters. These are “hidden gutters,” in a way. They are part of the roof structure, rather than hanging off like more modern designs. These box gutters are also very wide, which means they do not clog as easily....
Ah, the pitter-patter of rainfall on a spring night. The smell of fresh rain in the morning, and the sparkle as it glistens off of the grass. The feel of a light, cool drizzle on your hand on a sweltering summer afternoon. But rain can...
The winter months call for insulation. No doubt about that. When those chill breezes sweep over the hills, having strong home insulation will help you keep your home toasty without running the furnace all the time. But what about the rest of the year? Here...
Those April 8 storms pummeled Cincinnati. According to WCPO, Channel 9 ABC, that day had the most tornadoes ever seen in one day in the Tri-State. Southeast Indiana, southwest Ohio, and northern Kentucky saw 19 tornadoes tear across the region on one day. The previous...
This is Ohio. We have severe weather. We have high winds, and brutal subzero freezes, and hailstorms, and downpours. We have high humidity throughout the summer, and surprise thunderstorms. We go from freezing to thawing to freezing with remarkable speed, and when the summer kicks...
For people with allergies and asthma, the winter months can be difficult and dangerous. Mold and dust mites can make breathing difficult, and can affect every aspect of a person’s health. And if you have a compromised immune system due to your allergies, you can...