roofing: Covering the D.I.Y. Roofing Basics
- 04/02/19 10:11 AM
Ideally, if you’re new to D.I.Y. home renovation, a full re-roofing won’t be your very first project, but there’s no use telling intrepid do-it-yourselfers to check their ambitions—especially when it comes to their domain. If you’re considering installing a new roof, chances are you’ve already chosen material, invested in new tools, and pitched friends and family on how great it will look when it’s done. Before you kick off your project in earnest, though, it’s important to step back and cover some basics. It’s not enough to choose a random Saturday or Sunday to scale a ladder and get going; there are numerous … (0 comments)
roofing: Best Practices for Conducting Winter Home Inspections
- 11/12/18 01:08 PM
The thought of conducting a home inspection in the dead of winter is, understandably, daunting. It’s hard not to have your mind immediately fill with images of frozen ladder rungs, slippery surfaces, heavy snowfall, and poor outdoor visibility. Despite these dreaded complications, though, there are some unique seasonal advantages to inspecting a home in the winter, if you adhere to best practices and know what details to look for. Many home inspectors see a lull in business during the winter, but you don’t want to be caught unprepared should any potential clients reach out, looking to cap off the year—or begin the … (0 comments)
roofing: Three Roofs of the Future
- 11/12/18 12:18 PM
Anyone that’s ever had to set aside time on the weekend to scale a ladder and inspect their roof’s material and coating understands that roofing is not a hotbed of excitement for most homeowners. If you’re an exterior remodeler, though, or simply an avid follower of home improvement innovations, there are few home service sectors more dynamic than the roofing industry right now. For years, the main selling point for most roofing systems, regardless of their material or construction, was how well they withstood severe weather and climatic conditions. Contractors in Phoenix or El Paso may sell a roof based on its … (0 comments)
roofing: Is Your Roof Cool?
- 06/15/18 09:47 AM
Home energy efficiency is assessed based on cumulative heat loss via windows, doors, siding, and any foundational perforations. Now, roof manufacturers are taking a closer look at their role in reducing heat transference in and out of their customers’ homes, specifically by looking at the vulnerabilities of popular roofing materials, like asphalt shingles. By contrast, most property owners are not as mindful of their roof’s energy efficiency, and that oversight often leads to increased energy and maintenance costs. For example, darker roofs are often a popular choice, particularly among residential homeowners, because of their aesthetic, but during the warmer months, these roofs … (3 comments)
roofing: When to Consider Replacing a Roof
- 02/17/17 11:21 AM
Maybe you’re thinking about selling your home, or maybe you've recently acquired a place that seems like it could use some renovation. The roof is one part of the home that most people find easy to neglect, perhaps because it’s usually out of our sight. But problems with a roof can easily turn into bigger issues that compromise the overall structural integrity of any home. So we consulted our friends at HCI, who specialize in roofing Quad Cities homes, for their top five signs of a roof that needs replacing. Age. If your roof is 20 or more years old, that’s almost a sure sign … (1 comments)
Ideally, if you’re new to D.I.Y. home renovation, a full re-roofing won’t be your very first project, but there’s no use telling intrepid do-it-yourselfers to check their ambitions—especially when it comes to their domain.
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