Pests: Which Critters Are More Likely to Come Into Your Home
We know that the last thing you want is annoying pests making your house their home. Pests forage for food, make nests, and keep you up at night. That said, it’s important to be aware of local pests, and to know what you can do to discourage them from taking up residence in your home […]
7 Advantages of Having a Steep Pitch Roof
A roof with a high pitch is commonly 6/12 – or 6 inches in height for every 12 inches across. When making roof decisions, many people think these roofs require more materials and cost more money. Thus, they are often tempted to go with a low slope. However, 6/12 and higher rooftops are valuable—and for […]
Sealant: What Is It & What Does It Mean To Your Roof
What is sealant? What does sealant do for your roof? Do you always need sealant? The more you know about this valuable roofing component and where it is intended to be used, the more informed decisions you’ll be able to make about a problem needs professional attention and when a problem needs professional attention. Sealants […]
Complement Your Roof: 5 Home Appearance Tips
Your roof has an important impact on how your home looks – especially at first glance. Don’t let a beautiful or well-maintained rooftop go to waste. Highlight it with the right home renovation decisions! Here are five ways to complement your rooftop: 1. Installing New Eaves and Siding Your eaves and upper siding can dramatically […]
Leaks: 4 Things To Do So It Won’t Get Worse
There is an often-anxious waiting period after you discover that your roof has a problem with leaks and before you find professional help to remove the leak. However, there are steps you can take to keep the leak from doing too much damage during this interim phase. Here’s how to protect your home while you […]
Roof Standards: Is Your Home up to Code?
If you’re building a new home or are upgrading an existing roof in Bartow, it’s essential to follow construction codes. More specifically, it’s important to follow roofing codes—as roofing codes change all the time. Why do they change? Experts find new ways to ensure a more durable and cost-effective roof. Roofing codes are ultimately created […]
Which New Window is Right for You?
Picking new window products is important—not only to your home’s appearance but also to your energy costs and home’s weather protection. Let’s take a look at a window’s three defining features, and how they should impact your decisions. Window Style The style of your windows should always match the style of your home. For example, […]
Financing Your Roof: When a Loan Makes Sense
Are you considering a large roof project, but aren’t sure how you will pay for it? Home equity loans, lines of credit, personal loans, and other forms of borrowing are potential solutions- but how do you know that the project is worth taking out a new loan? Here are several cases in which getting a […]
Ignoring Your Gutters: What Could Go Wrong
When you don’t take care of your gutters, they tend to fill up with dirt and leaves. This may sound obvious, but you’d be surprised at how quickly a gutter can get clogged with layers of mud that pour in from your roof! Over time, negligence can pose some serious problems for your roof and […]
Protecting Your Roof: The Top 3 Most Damaging Debris
Don’t let wind storms cause lasting damage on your roof! Keep an eye out for the worst sorts of rooftop debris. If it looks like a storm was hard on your roof, don’t take any chances: Have your house inspected. Watch out for the following, as these types of debris are the worst: 1. Building […]