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,...
We know you mean well, we do. But fixing or “cleaning” your own roof can be dangerous – not only to yourself, but to your roof, pets, landscaping and more. Some home maintenance tasks (like gutter cleaning) are excellent choices for DIY-ers. But others …...
A big part of keeping your roof healthy – and therefore preventing the outdoor elements from invading your home – is keeping your shingles in proper working order. And in order to keep your shingles in their best possible condition, you need to pay attention...
“Can I Shingle Over Existing Shingles?” We get this question frequently. For homeowners on a tight budget, laying down new shingles on top of their existing roof structure has definite appeal – there’s no need to pay to have someone pull up the old shingles,...
Discovering a leaky roof is enough to terrify most homeowners. But a roof leak can vary in impact from an inconvenience to a headache to a disaster. If your roof is leaking, in many cases you do not need a brand-new roof. The hardest part...