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01.21.2023 How to Seal a Metal Roof Valley
Roof valleys are areas where slopes of different angles join together. With shingled roofs, you can have closed or open roof ...
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01.15.2023 Are Laminated or Tempered Glass Skylights Better?
When you’re shopping for skylights, you have to choose between acrylic and glass. But if you have already decided that glas...
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01.11.2023 How to Walk on a Metal Roof Safely
Metal is one of the longest-lasting materials in the roofing industry. It doesn’t erode the way that asphalt shingles do. I...
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01.04.2023 How to Run a Downspout Under a Sidewalk
Gutters and downspouts are more than accessories; they’re an essential network that channels water away from your home. But...
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12.28.2022 What To Do If My Insurance Denied My Roof Claim?
Because you have homeowners insurance, you might assume that your roof repair or replacement will automatically be covered. B...
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12.13.2022 Do Your Concrete Gutters Have Drainage Problems?
You don’t see a lot of concrete guttering today. However, if your home was built between the 1950s and 1970s, you may have ...
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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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