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Buying a new home is an exciting time, but don’t let the thrill of owning your own home cause you to make costly mistakes. Especially with first-time homeowners, expenses creep up with the responsibilities of owning a home. Adding to a mortgage payment, you have property taxes, homeowners association fees, repairs and maintenance and so on. It’s … …
For many homeowners, having to replace your roof can be a stressful decision. As the largest part of your home, roofs are expensive to replace, so it’s natural to be a little stressed about it. Fortunately, a new roof does much more than just solve an immediate problem, in fact, beyond the initial costs, a … …
When it’s time to replace your roof, you want to be sure you get the most energy efficient materials available. Fortunately, one of the easier ways to know if your materials are energy efficient is to look for the FDA’s Energy Star Label. ENERGY STAR ISN’T JUST FOR ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES Consumers are used to … …
The most common cause of roof problems within the first 10 years of a new roof is caused by poor installation or sloppy workmanship. From overlooking a connection or driving a nail too far, to just plain inattention to detail, too many “budget” roofers make mistakes that cause leaks and leaks can eventually become roof … …
Gutters aren’t the most interesting part of your home but they are among the most important. Few homeowners think about their gutters until there is a problem or when it’s time to replace the roof, but as one of the more active parts of your home, they should be attended to regularly. Roofs protect your … …
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure said Benjamin Franklin in 1736 in reference to fire safety. These wise words have been shown to be applicable to many things well beyond fire prevention. Especially when it comes to roofs, spending a little on roof maintenance at least once a year will save … …
August in the Southern US is known to be one of the hottest, most humid months of the year. Temperatures reaching into the 90’s consistently, especially with humidity that can, make it feel like a sauna outside, are not only uncomfortable they can be physically damaging, especially to things like your roof! Fortunately there are … …
When it’s storming outside there’s nothing like being in your home, safe and secure from almost any adverse weather. It’s times like these people can appreciate a good working roof system that otherwise goes unnoticed. But, if storms are an source of stress due to visible leaks, it might be time to replace your roof, especially if … …
Roof repairs can be expensive and getting a new roof seems out of reach of many people, especially during these uncertain economic times. The thing is, your roof is a critical component of your home and thus there are several ways to get the repairs you need so it doesn’t get any worse. The longer … …
Asphalt shingles are still the most popular choice for residential roofs for good reason. They are the least expensive of material choices and nowadays, with all the colors and styles available, can look as great, even better in some cases as some their more expensive counterparts. The choice of shingle color can affect your home’s … …