Category Archive For "Exterior"
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Four Factors That Can Endanger Your Roof
Roof damage is a huge problem, especially in an area of the country that experiences extremes of weather from frigid winters with high, icy winds to hot, dry summers following rainy springtime. There are tons of things that can contribute to damaging your roof, and controlling these factors goes a long way towards limiting the …
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3 No-No’s When It Comes to Your Roof
Your roof is probably the most important as well as the most misunderstood feature of your New York home. Roofs tend to not be given a lot of thought until something has gone wrong, and by that point, people are so stressed that they often make mistakes, causing more damage and cost to themselves than …
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5 Things You Need to Know about Eco-Friendly Roofs
“Going green” and being environmentally friendly is all the rage these days, and that’s a great thing. The more we can do to take care of our planet and reduce our own carbon footprint, the better our overall habitat will be. By taking care of the earth, we’re taking care of ourselves! Did you know …
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Signs It’s Time to Replace Your NY Roof
Springtime is approaching us, and as the snow melts and the cold abates, giving way to the rainy season, a lot of people notice that the big home repair project for this year is going to be fixing their roof. Many wonder how you can tell if it’s time to replace the roof. There are, …
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5 Things to Consider When Replacing Your Residential Roof
If your roof was damaged this winter, you see signs of aging or it is simply time to have the shingles replaced, a roof replacement can improve the safety and aesthetics of your home. For those who are planning to hire New York roofing contractors to replace their residential roof, here’s what you need to …
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Exterior Painting: 5 Reasons Not to DIY
A house in dire need of a fresh coat of paint can be an inconvenience if you are trying to sell or if you are a part of a homeowners’ association in New York. No matter what your reason for painting, you might have thought that it is a project you can tackle on your …
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The Importance of Properly Installed Flashing
As a homeowner in New York, you do everything in your power to protect your home from damage and your wallet from the cost of major repairs. This means that you have to learn about every little detail of your house, as it is often that the smallest elements can make a big difference in …
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Benefits of Slate Roofing
So you’ve decided this spring to redo the roof on your house. Maybe it’s in dire need of repair. Maybe you want a fresh look. Possibly, you just want to upgrade to something sturdier and longer-lasting. Slate is a common, attractive and popular roofing material that carries many benefits to those who adopt it. From …
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Warning Signs of a Roof Collapse
For any homeowner in New York, the thought of a collapsing roof is enough to send you into a state of panic. The roof protects the home from the elements, but it also completes the structure of a house, providing framework support. With these notorious warning signs of a roof collapse, you and your local …
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How to Maximize Your Roofing Investment
A home is a big investment in and of itself, but the roof of your home is also a large investment. It takes a lot of time and money to select the perfect roof for your home, and like most investments, you want to make sure you get a good return on what you put …
