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12.09.2022 Fire-Resistant Roofing – What Are Your Best Options?
Every 88 seconds, emergency services receive a report of a house fire. With an average home fire costing more than $23,000 in...
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12.08.2022 Using Toe Boards to Prevent Slipping Off Roof
Every year, thousands of people are treated for injuries that occur from falling off of a roof. Roofers protect themselves by...
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12.02.2022 How to Negotiate a New Roof When Buying a Home
So you think you found your dream home. It’s in an established neighborhood, has plenty of upgrades and gets high marks for...
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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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