Restoring Historic Homes: The Best Roofing Materials to Use
When you’re restoring a historic home, it’s important that you’re careful in the materials you use. After all, since the home is a piece of history, you’ll want to be as accurate as possible when it comes to its restoration. That way, it won’t lose its historic and financial value. Thankfully, you have a few […]
Everything You Need to Know About Snow Guards
Snow brackets. Snow shields. Snow brakes. These are all names for what is commonly known in the roof industry as snow guards. As roofing contractors begin to learn more about how structures respond to heavy amounts of snow, they are increasingly becoming aware of the important role these devices can play in helping homeowners prevent […]
Is this a Good Time of Year for an Exterior Remodel?
For those living the North Chicagoland and Metro Milwaukee area, the ever-changing seasons can make it difficult to plan an exterior remodel effectively. Larger projects on the home’s exterior can be very weather-dependent. Time it poorly and you may be keeping your winter coat on even while you sleep. While the spring and summer months […]
Ice Dams: Fact vs. Fiction
As winter continues, the temperature can rise and fall causing extreme cold as well as some general winter thawing. As this occurs, ice dams can form causing major damage to your home. For most people, ice damming is intimidating not only because of the problems it can create but also because we know so little […]
3 Tips to Preventing Ice Dams
Winters can be brutal in the Midwest. Wind, snow, and ice can do considerable damage to the exterior of the home. One major issue homeowners face is ice damming. Ice damming occurs when heavy, wet snow accumulates on roof and gutters, melts during a rapid thaw, and then refreezes. Left untreated, ice dams can damage […]
4 Questions to Ask a Prospective Contractor
Hiring a contractor for your residential remodel can be a nerve wrecking process. Who you hire can make a big difference in how smoothly your project runs. It can also be a differentiator in both the cost of the project and the quality of the end-product. When interviewing prospective contracting partners, ask these essential questions […]
ROOFING OPTIONS FOR THE COLONIAL HOME
Colonial homes were first built in the United States in the late 1700s. A typical colonial home has two stories, consists of a wooden or stone exterior, has one or more fireplaces, and a roof most often made from natural materials. Colonial homes were first built in the United States in the late 1700s. A […]