Your roof won’t last forever (sadly). However, the life of your roof depends on a number of factors, including some factors you can control. Extending the life of your home’s roof means you’ll be able to go longer before you have to replace it, saving...
Most people realize the importance of a thorough home inspection before they close on the purchase of a property. Without a proper home inspection, you don’t really know what you’re buying. (And in most cases, if you have a mortgage, your bank will require a...
Roof damage is a common reason for making a homeowners’ insurance claim. Nearly half of all homeowners’ insurance claims involve hail or wind damage, and most of those claims involve the roof. However, most of us don’t have much experience with these types of problems...
Replacing your roof may not be as expensive as you might expect. It’s true that a roof replacement is always going to be a significant investment. But it isn’t really a “you get what you pay for situation”, so there are plenty of ways to...
Attic insulation is a popular home improvement project because of the high return on investment. Depending on the state of your home’s current insulation, insulation replacement could pay for itself in as little as two years. However, that’s not the only benefit of adding it....
Choosing the right roofer can feel like a daunting task. Hiring an affordable roofing contractor may feel risky, because you worry that the lowest bidder may not be doing the best work. On the other hand, is the most expensive roofer going to do work...
The small drip of water into the attic or a trickle of water into the side wall can lead to big issues down the road for your home or commercial building. Many Cincinnati area home and business owners don’t understand how a little leak in...
If you looked at your house through an infrared lens, the odds are that there are hot spots where heat escapes relative to the rest of the house. This is normal, and this sort of inspection is a standard part of energy audits. All the...
Here’s a common question Cincinnati roofing companies get during freezing winter weather: “What Are Ice Dams?” An ice dam occurs when there is a frozen layer of ice that traps snow in place. The snow and ice are not a problem when they remain frozen,...