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Post-Winter Roof Inspection A post-winter roof inspection is always a good idea because it allows you to catch potential weaknesses in your roof before they turn into damage inside your home. While for many homeowners subscribe to the mentality that ignorance is ...

Winter may already be here, but it's not too late to prepare your roof for the cold winter months ahead. Even February, a couple months away, has some of the cruelest winter weather, so before the chilling season freezes its away across the country, take these precautionary steps to protect your roof from heavy snow and ice. ...

Solar panels are great additions to your roof for an affordable way to provide energy to your home while keeping the environment safe. However, they require more upkeep and maintenance. Here are a few tips for maintaining your solar panels. ...

Just like with any insulation, insulatinga commercial roof is a great investment that saves energy and money for years. The darker the roof is, the more heat the building can absorb/not reflect, making insulation even more valuable in energy retention.If you're needing ...

By the time you see water damage in your ceiling, a lot of water damage has already occurred in the materials between the exterior of your roof and your ceiling's drywall. The best way to minimize water damage is through frequent maintenance and inspections. Additionally, knowing which roof features are the most likely to leak, particularly skyl ...

You know how important your roof is. It keeps your home or business covered in the most literal sense of the word! But when it comes to maintenance or problems, how do you determine what you can do yourself, and what requires the services of a professional roofer? Some inspections and basic maintenance you can do yourself if done safely, but her ...

Asphalt shingles are still one of the most popular and cheapest roofing options. You can get about 20 years out of a good asphalt roof, and it can be done at a reasonably low cost. However, another segment of the market in roofing that is quickly gaining in popularity is the metal roof. Metal roofing has historically been an option for ...

No matter how well-sealed or well-built your wooden deck is, winter can be hard on it. The extreme temperature shifts, snow, and animals looking for a cozy place to spend the season: these all contribute to deck damage that grows if left untreated. Here are 3 easy steps to make sure your deck survives until spring: ...

The traditional commercial roof is a black, rubber EPDM roof. But now there are widely available roof alternatives such as PVC, TPO, and more. TPO commercial roofs have only been commercially available since the early 1990s, and they have the fastest growing demand when it comes ti ...

Historic structures tell long stories of time, place, people, and how life has changed over the years. You love your historic home, but now the roof is damaged or unsafe. If you are planning to make roofing changes, there are h ...