Way back in 1896 American author Stephen Crane wrote, “I knew this was the way it would be. They got cold feet.” It’s probably the first printed appearance of that phrase about having second thoughts. Crane was not talking about homeowners signing contracts for new roofs, though he could have been. Before you sign a …
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Based on Google’s search trends for 2021, we Americans are an insecure lot. Popular searches included “How to be more attractive” and “How to be happy alone.” Practical Twin Cities homeowners might have been overlooked with their more helpful question, “How does roof financing work?” The good news is, it works easily and quickly to …
Type into a search engine just three little words, “How long does,” and autocomplete zips back with information about current events. Helpful, but what if your question was, “How long does a roof warranty last?” Ah, for that, you need a roofer.
Your home’s roof was probably there when you bought your house. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) pegs the ratio of existing home sales to new construction sales at around seven to one. You had no input with that roof, not its materials, installer, care, or warranty. How can you know if you inherited …
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Surely you have heard neighbors or friends talk about their homes, the condition of their roofs, and dealing with contractors. It’s always a popular topic during summer barbeques or winter gatherings. What is all this talk about roof inspections, anyway?
You’ve probably driven past homes with large icicles cascading over the edge of the roof. As beautiful as these ice formations may be, they are not a good thing. Known as ice dams, they can wreak havoc on your roof structure. The ice can work its way under shingles, prying them off the roof deck. …
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Did you know heating and cooling account for 50-70% of the average energy consumption in most homes? This may sound unbelievable, but it’s true. If you have been considering installing or upgrading your attic insulation, you are on the right path to saving a lot of money.
Reduce, reuse, recycle. These three Rs of conservation work great to cut down on waste. What about attic insulation? We know we should never reduce the amount we have, but should old insulation be replaced? If so, how often should insulation be replaced? Find answers fast, right here!
Bad news: your roof is leaking. Worse news: you are not sure what to do about it. Many people respond to a leaky roof in the short term by sticking a bucket where the water is coming from, hoping it goes away soon. You may not even know who to call for a leaky roof …
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Mold and moisture generally go hand-in-hand. This is why it’s so important to act quickly when you have a roof leak. If you don’t stop the moisture infiltration and clean it up quickly, mold will start growing. And this happens sooner than you might think.