Cincinnati Roofing & Siding Blog

“If you ignore your teeth, they’ll go away …”  This is what my dad used to say to motivate me to brush my teeth as a small child. And though that’s not quite true of gutters, you could say, “If you ignore your gutters, you’re...

You’ve decided to replace your windows, you’ve done your research, you’ve picked them out, you’ve planned and paid. And the day is almost here: window installation day! You’re looking forward to improved comfort, decreased drafts and improved energy efficiency. But before you can get to...

These days, most homeowners who are choosing to repair, replace, or upgrade aspects of their home are motivated primarily by their budget and the environmental impact of their choices. Both of these concerns — their own bottom line and the environmental consequences of their choices,...

If your home’s aluminum trim or siding is more than about 15-20 years old, the exterior color may be peeling off. This is the normal lifespan for paint applied to aluminum trim, so don’t worry — there’s nothing wrong with your trim. After so many...

Not only are they annoying, irritating, and really hard to avoid, mosquitos are also the most deadly animals in the world. This is because they’re very effective at spreading disease. Most of the dangerous mosquito-borne diseases are only truly problematic in tropical areas of the...

Government programs across the United States are paying homeowners to put new roofs on their homes. It may not seem real, but it’s an attempt to reduce damage and subsequent insurance claims from strong storms, tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanes across the country. Higher Insurance Rates...

When you’re shopping for new replacement windows, energy efficiency is probably one of your main considerations. As well it should be, because improved energy efficiency equates to lower heating and cooling bills and a smaller environmental impact. But once you start looking into energy efficient...

Whether you’re motivated more by saving some cash or by the pride and fulfilment of completing home repair tasks by yourself, many homeowners eventually wonder whether some of the roof repair and maintenance that their home needs could be a DIY job. And yes, there...

Although we frequently remind our customers that it might cost less to replace your windows than you’d expect, it’s still true that it’s a significant investment — financially, as well as in effort and consideration — in your home. And once you’ve gotten your new...