4 Key Pre-Installation Questions to Ask Your Contractor
The hardest parts are over after you’ve finalized your remodeling plans, chosen your contractor and signed the contract. It’s just a matter of preparing your home and waiting for the big day to arrive. Whether the project involves a single door replacement or a major roofing upgrade, you should meet with the contractor a few days before installation day and ask them the following questions: What Is the Installation Timeline? - Your remodeling timeline doesn’t just consist of a start and end...
Roofs, Windows and Doors: For Greater Energy Efficiency
A leaky roof, drafts around the windows and damaged entry doors are more than just inconveniences. Ignoring them could lead to a significant increase in your energy bills. Roof Masters gives you an overview on how addressing these issues can help keep your energy bills relatively low. The Energy Envelope To give you a better understanding of how your roof, windows and entry doors affect your home’s energy efficiency, we must first discuss your home’s energy envelope. The energy envelope is the...
The Importance of Roof Flashing
Your roofing system is more than just a bunch of asphalt shingles or tile. Rather, it’s a complex system of components that protect your home from the elements. One of these crucial components is flashing, and today, we share how it helps protect your home. What Is Flashing? Flashing is a strip of metal installed between the waterproofing felt (or underlayment) and the outer roofing material. It’s found in roof valleys and dormer walls as well as around the parts where chimneys and exhaust...
Why You Should Stick to Tile Roofing for Home Restoration
For homes with Spanish or Mediterranean architecture, it would be a shame not to restore it to its former glory. These kinds of homes require a good, solid tile roofing system and the roofing company with the right experience for the job. Roof Masters shares some insights on why a real tile roof is ideal for home restoration. Home Restoration Restoring a vintage home presents a different challenge compared to most home remodeling projects. One approach is to choose materials that resemble the...
5 Home Improvement Projects for Curb Appeal
Sometimes, the most important home improvement projects aren’t about fixing something damaged or improving functionality alone. In this case, we focus on projects that can make your home look better. After all, a home shouldn’t exist purely for function. It should also serve as a refreshing and comfortable environment for you and your family. This makes the value of your home rise, aside from putting a smile on your face. Here are some of the best examples: 1. Gutter Replacement Improving your...
Why You Should Schedule Home Improvement Projects During the Summer
Scheduling your next home improvement project requires careful and advanced planning. Aside from figuring out when the contractor is available, you have to agree on a schedule based on the weather. Consider the scope of the project as well, and don’t forget to check for varying prices per season. Most people do renovation projects like window replacement in the fall. However, we recommend the summer time instead. Here are some of the reasons for it: Safest Weather and Timing One concern with...