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11.16.2022 Can Roofing Be Done in Winter?
As a homeowner, it’s best to keep up with roof inspections and maintenance so that you can catch problems before they becom...
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11.16.2022 Can Roofing Nails be Used for Siding?
If you’re renovating your siding and your roof, you probably want to streamline the project. Buying things like nails in bu...
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11.13.2022 Which Roofing Design is the Most Hurricane Resistant?
Your roof is supposed to protect you from the elements, including the sun, rain and wind. But if it blows off during a hurric...
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11.12.2022 What You Should Know About Gutter Placement on Steep Roofs
You might think that steep roofs would be excellent for preventing moisture problems in a structure. They quickly divert rain...
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11.12.2022 Why Roofing Sheets Are Corrugated
If you’re shopping around for alternative roofing materials to shingles, you’ll probably come across corrugated roofing p...
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10.09.2022 Round Downspouts vs Rectangular: Which Is Right for You?
When you think about gutters, the horizontal troughs that carry the water are only part of the equation. Those pieces need to...
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10.05.2022 Can I Have a Screened Porch Without a Roof?
A screened porch gives you a room that you can enjoy in just about any season. It provides a transition between your interior...
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09.15.2022 What Colors to Paint a House with a Terracotta Roof?
Clay tiles have a long history. Their use as a roofing material can be traced back to 10,000 B.C. China. As explorers expande...
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08.29.2022 What Color Should Roof Flashing Be?
Roof flashing is an essential component of your home’s construction. Flashing is typically used at junctions and seams in t...
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08.28.2022 Do Black Gutters Fade?
Gutters are a bit like your nose; they’re always in sight, but you don’t notice them unless you zero in on them. The most...
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07.29.2022 Type of Roof Vents
Have you ever taken a good look at a modern roof? You’ll probably notice pipes and metal hoods sticking out of it. Most hom...
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07.29.2022 What is Sheathing on a Roof?
There is much more to a roof than the part that you can see. While the outermost layer of shingles or panels is the star of t...
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