A roof is the first line of defense in protecting your home from the elements. And no season is harder on your roof than the winter. Winter precipitation can create many problems that may result in the need for a new roof after the season. Here are some of the signs...
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Make Your Home Environmentally Friendly with EcoStar
Very often on this blog, we bring up the importance of energy efficiency, and offer up some ways to increase your home’s energy efficiency. Having an energy efficient home is great for your wallet, and is great for the environment. If you’re concerned about the...
Three Signs You Need a New Roof this Fall
This season is all about getting your house ready for winter and doing the prep work that will make spring a breezy, beautiful time of year. Inspecting your roof and determining if it needs to be replaced this fall can help prevent a whole host of problems from...
Energy Efficient Upgrades for Fall
Believe it or not, in just a few weeks it’ll be time to close the windows, turn on the heat, and get cozy. Take advantage of the time left before it gets cold and upgrade your home’s energy efficiency. New siding or a new roof will drastically improve your home’s...
Soffit, Fascia and Frieze: The Underdogs
Roofs are complex systems that provide a major services for us and our houses. Usually, on this blog we focus on the major aspects of a roof and siding, like solar shingles, asphalt shingles, metal roofs, and the like. There are some aspects of your roof that don’t...
What Is a Roof Safety Harness and Personal Fall Arrest System?
For some roof construction jobs, working from a scaffold isn’t a viable option. In these cases, workers need some way to protect themselves from a fall. The most common way to ensure a worker is safe while working on a steeply pitched roof is the use of a roof safety...
Common Roof Shingle Problems You Can Fix Yourself
Usually on this blog we focus on ways to help you avoid damage to your roof, no matter if you have a metal roof, a cedar roof, or are worried about tree damage. This week, however, we are going to discuss two simple repairs you can make to asphalt shingles....