Metal roofs can be expensive. And, while you may think you have the budget for it, the price for a metal roof depends on a lot of factors. Yet, the benefits of this roof often outweigh the costs.
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Prevent Roof Water Damage With These Useful Tips
Excess moisture on your roof is not a good thing. Sitting water after a rain shower and an ice dam buildup during heavy snows often mean you have issues with your roof. Unless they’re addressed immediately and by professionals, you’re only setting yourself up for more leaks, damage and a very costly repair.
When Is the Best Time to Replace Your Patio Doors?
Regardless of your home’s style, you simply can’t go wrong with a patio door. It features a door with glass panels that grant you a natural lighting and seamless transitions into your living space. Unlike garden doors, they do not need as much clearance to open inwards, which allow for more indoor space. However, only a few homeowners ever think of replacing their patio doors and focus on other parts… Continue Reading
Vinyl Siding Maintenance: Do’s and Don’ts
Vinyl is a popular siding material primarily due to its ease of maintenance, making it resistant to termites and rot. It’s also very versatile and durable, and costs less compared to other siding materials, such as wood. However, just because this siding is easy to maintain, this doesn’t mean you’re free to do whatever you please. Just like any siding material, it can attract dirt, debris or even mold.
Why Are Skylights a Great Eco-Friendly Option?
In today’s day and age, utility costs are at an all time high, and we’ve been consuming more and more energy and natural resources. In response, numerous homeowners are trying to make the switch to renewable, eco-friendly options to make their homes as energy-efficient and environmentally friendly as possible. They achieve this through proper insulation, maximizing their windows, routine maintenance or eco-friendly roofs. One option that you should never overlook,… Continue Reading
3 Signs of a Poor Window Installation Job
Some homeowners might think that the window’s quality tells the whole story. However, they shouldn’t forget how important it is that the windows are installed properly as well. After all, a correctly installed window ensures that they perform at their very best. Unfortunately, there are contractors who don’t carry out their duties properly and end up installing your new windows incorrectly.
Gutters: A Short History
Gutters play an important role in protecting your home from water damage. By installing gutters along your roofline, you are making sure rainwater and snowmelt don’t fall directly below. Rather, water falls off the roof, enters the gutters and is led to the downspouts. The downspouts allow the water to exit to an area or drainage where it cannot do damage to your home.
Dealing With Thermal Bridging in Your Home
Your home’s roofing system, siding, windows, doors, walls, insulation and other components make up its thermal envelope. This has to do with the energy efficiency of the building. The more effective the components are at preventing air leaks, the more complete and efficient the thermal envelope is. A common problem among many homes is thermal bridging. This is also known either as a cold bridge or as a heat bridge…. Continue Reading
Why You Should Choose Vinyl Windows
While your roofing system is a large and important component of your home’s thermal envelope, it is not the only one that contributes to your home’s energy efficiency and comfort levels. Another thing you have to take a good look at is the quality of your windows.
Never Neglect Your Roof: Importance of Maintenance
Different types of roofing systems have different levels of durability and longevity, but all of them would reach the end of their service life sooner if they are neglected. This is why roof maintenance should be part of your homeownership responsibilities.
