When you talk to someone about remodeling, the first thing that comes to mind is painting. This is a good thought because paint not only gives you a completely new look for a little of nothing but it gives you an almost immediate since of satisfaction. That since of satisfaction can be more fulfilling than ...
If your roof is leaking or damaged, you must decide how to solve the problem. Choosing between roof repair and replacement will depend greatly on the age of your roof and the amount of damage. Roof longevity by material Asphalt and fiberglass shingles commonly have a life span of 15 to 20 years. High-grade shingles ...
Years ago, it wasn’t unusual to see metal roofs installed on barns, commercial buildings, and, of course, on houses. The “Standing Seam” type of metal roof was commonly used. This type of roof was comprised of metal sheets that were joined together. Each sheet had a lip on one edge and an upside down “U” ...
Everything in life is a trade-off. Even cleaning the shingles on your roof has its own trade-offs. You’ll never be able to make the old shingles match the color of the new ones entirely, even if they are the same style and color. Every batch of shingles is slightly different. Each run of shingles is ...
When people decide to replace the roof on their home, they often only consider replacing the previous roofing type. However before calling a contractor, the careful homeowner should be aware that there are eight types of roofing that are commonly used in residential construction and all can be added to an existing home. Asphalt shingles ...
If you are serious about protecting your family and home from the harsh elements of nature choosing the right roof should be too. New metal roofing is hard to distinguish from conventional roofing and now provides more durability and longer lasting protection than ever before. Metal roofs are all generally lighter, but the new technology ...
Log homes are American as apple pie. When polled, 90% of Americans express a desire to own a log home. This American fascination with log homes is exemplified by several monthly publications dedicated to the product along with over 500 log home companies in the United States. Most of the log home companies in America ...
