Winter storms can hit Cincinnati hard. Between the ice and the wind, the gusts and gales of the winter season can take a toll on all of us, and on our houses. When the consequences of winter storms finally add up to a critical point,...
If you have a skylight, you are a fortunate homeowner. Skylights can brighten up any room and make for an aesthetically pleasing way to open up the interior of your home. However, to prevent a disaster, that skylight has to stay watertight. Having, essentially, an...
Sometimes, it can be hard to tell whether it’s time for a roof repair or a full replacement. Then, there are some clear signs that your roof needs a full replacement — in these cases, a repair will not suffice. Trying to repair a roof...
Roof Shingles and Roof Shakes Are Not the Same Thing Sometimes people make the mistake of using the words “shakes” and “shingles” interchangeably, but the two are definitely different. Here are some ways in which the two are not the same, and what that means...
There is an active debate going on in the world of roofing about the pros and cons of the use of metal roofs in residential roofing. Does it make sense for homeowners to invest in metal roofing? Compared with shingles, metal roofs cost more. The...
These days, fiber cement siding options such as Hardie Plank are being used more and more for residential and commercial siding. At this point, vinyl siding still tends to be the lowest-cost option for most situations. Why, then, are people choosing fiber cement over vinyl...
As school heads back into session, it is the perfect time for some Smart Adulting. This means looking at your home, taking stock of its condition, and making fixes and adjustments to prevent upcoming headaches and expenses. How can you apply this Smart Adulting to...
Just like any other roof, the roof on your porch won’t last forever. If you’ve started to suspect there might be a problem with the roof on your porch – you think it might need repair, or maybe even replacement — you want to replace...
You bought a new home. Congrats! Now, about that roof…. For someone just purchasing a home for the first time, it can feel like there is an avalanche of new information to deal with. It isn’t possible to understand everything about your roof at once,...