Homeowner Tips Articles

10 Metal Roofing Questions Answered

October 27, 2023 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Homeowner Tips,Research

Crunchy leaves, and cooler temperatures can slow things down in the fall season and give us time to think about nestling down our homes for the winter.   No matter where you live, fall is a great time to re-roof. As you think about protecting your home for the winter, you might have questions about… read more

Breathe Easier: Improve your Air Quality

September 5, 2023 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles,Research

In July, hazy gray skies and thick smog plagued US cities as wildfires spewed smoke from Canada. At one point, New York had the worst air quality in the world, with an orange sky looming over millions of residents.  Throughout, medical professionals advised us to skip outdoor exercise and limit our exposure to smog. Even… read more

Why is it so hard to make exterior design decisions?

March 28, 2023 | Filed under: Consumer Education,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles

Concerning exterior home improvements, envisioning the result of your time and money investments is often difficult. Why is that?  Many homeowners may need more knowledge or experience in exterior design or construction. This can make it difficult to envision what changes would look best and what is feasible from a construction perspective. Lack of Visual… read more

Love Your Roof

February 14, 2023 | Filed under: Consumer Education,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles

Wondering how to actually love your roof? Take time to ensure your roof is in great shape, performs well in your climate, and will protect you and yours for years to come. If you live in a colder area, check for any damage caused by snow and ice. Ice dams are a risk to you,… read more

Winter Roof Installation

November 23, 2021 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles

Can you Install a Roof in the Winter? Yes, you can install a metal roof in the winter, but you probably shouldn’t install an asphalt one. Asphalt needs higher ambient temperatures for the adhesive to bond and the shingles to stay attached to the deck. When the air gets cold, shingles become rigid, require more… read more

How in the world do I get a new roof in 2021?

March 29, 2021 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Financial,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles

If you’ve been thinking about buying a new roof recently, you might not be aware of some of the problems affecting the construction and home remodeling industry right now. Due to issues outside the control of contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers, products, materials, and even labor can be hard to find. Over the past year, factories… read more