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Chimney Cleaning Basics
Winter is approaching, which means long, cold nights that can be tough to get through. Many homeowners, in preparation for the winter, are thinking about ways to stay warm, which means getting their chimneys ready for extended use. Without a clean chimney, you can’t spend those winter nights warm and toasty by the fire, making …
How Often Should You Clean Your Gutters?
Have you recently looked up and noticed that the rain seems to be running down the side of your house instead of into the downspout like it should? You might need to clean your gutters, and you probably want to look into roofing contractors.
Tips For Maintaining a Flat Roof
Although most homeowners are not aware of it, not every type of roof works for every building. Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of common types of roofs can save you wasted time and money from installation and frequent repairs. Before you decide on the right type of roof for your home, it’s important to examine …
Mobile Home Roof Repair
More than any other type of structure, the roofs of mobile homes need regular maintenance to keep them in tact throughout the harshest weather months of the year. With winter fast approaching, it’s important that you address any problems your mobile home roof might be experiencing so that you can prevent large, expensive repairs down …
How to Build a Green Roof System
In recent years, one of the hottest trends for homeowners across the country is constructing green roofs. A green roof provides many benefits both to you as a homeowner and to the surrounding environment. Properly built, a green roof protects your home from outside forces, and functions as a great insulator for your house. Green …
When Asphalt Roll Roofing Should Be Used
On the list of things that don’t warrant every day thought or attention, your roof probably ranks pretty high on the list. However, this can be a costly mistake, as roofing leakage or other failures can cost a pretty penny to correct. You don’t want to wait until you have water dripping on your dining room table …
The Benefits of Vinyl Roofing
Your home should be a safe haven that operates efficiently and comfortably. There are many different options available for you to achieve this comfortable environment, and one of them is vinyl roofing. A vinyl roof, also known as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), provides durability, energy efficiency and peace of mind. They are low-cost and low maintenance, …
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Why You Should Get a Roofing Warranty from a Roofing Company
Predicting future disasters is more or less impossible and, when it comes to the structural integrity of your roof, you are always better off safe than sorry. However, this can be difficult when having to juggle other roofing responsibilities. Instead, you may want to look into obtaining a warranty from a number of certified roofing …
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How to Calculate the Cost of Your Roof Replacement
When it comes to the health and durability of home’s structure and overall aesthetic appeal, it is important to take good care of your roof. It can be easy to overlook or ignore roof repair and replacement needs but, for the best and safest home possible, you should always be mindful of your roofing needs. …
Metal Roofs vs. Shingles
Finding the right material for the roof of your home can be a daunting process. Because there are so many roofing materials to choose from, it can be hard to know which one will both protect your roof for years to come while looking great doing so. For more experienced homeowners, the best roofing material …
