Winter is not often a time homeowners associate with exterior house repairs. Between the craze of the holiday season and desire to be indoors to avoid the frigid temperatures, it's easy to understand why. However, due to severe weather conditions and the extreme pressure that can be caused by freeze/thaw patterns, it's also the time [...]
Though many houses have gutters, it can be tough to tell what role they play in maintaining your home’s exterior. You may even find yourself wondering if gutters are necessary. A gutter system directs water away from your home, helping prevent mold, mildew, dangerous water buildup and other water damage around your home’s foundation [...]
Try these low-cost, high-impact improvements to make your home look more tidy, beautiful, and welcoming. While some exterior home improvements can be pricey, lengthy projects, there are plenty of wow-worthy upgrades you can DIY without breaking the bank. Whether you hope to catch the eye of potential buyers, impress passersby with your style, or [...]
A beautiful roof and siding color combination will enhance a home’s curb appeal for decades, which is why it’s important to find the right match that complements your home’s unique personality.Whether you’re completely transforming your home’s exterior with a new roof and siding, re-roofing, or re-siding your home, these ideas will help you find a [...]
VSI's America Sides with Vinyl REPORT: America Sides with Vinyl, courtesy of the Vinyl Siding Institute (www.vinylsiding.org) No other cladding choice combines the aesthetic versatility, low-maintenance, performance and environmentally friendly attributes that vinyl siding delivers. Look around. You'll soon discover why America sides with vinyl at a rate nearly double that of any other exterior [...]
Unusual amounts of snow lead to many things—stalled cars, snowball fights, and airport closings. They also lead to many homeowner concerns over the roof's ability to hold the weight. Find out what you can do to identify or prevent problems. Photo: istockphoto.com When weather stations predict frigid temperatures and record snowfall, concerns rise that [...]
Sometimes a roof can naturally reach the end of its useful life without experiencing a roof failure. It just looks old and worn, and you are doing preventive maintenance on your home. If replacing an old roof is delayed, however, it could result in bigger problems down the road. So, watch for the warning [...]
We Don’t Seem to Value The Pursuit of a Useful Skill’ Mike Rowe might not be the handiest of men himself, but he has long been a supporter of the skilled trades and an advocate for those called to them. The former star of Dirty Jobs and current host of Somebody’s Gotta Do [...]
Shield Your Roof From Ice and Water Damage with Leak Barriers Your roofing system is made up of protective layers, designed with the latest technological advances to shield your home from ice and water- keeping your roof deck dry and safe. One of these layers is called a leak barrier, which is often referred [...]
The Benefits of a Roof Warranty for Homeowners When buying a new roof, it is important to understand what kind of warranty you will receive when the job is complete. All reputable roofing manufacturers will offer some basic warranty coverage against manufacturing defects in the roofing materials, but oftentimes there may be enhanced warranty [...]
