Some home improvement projects may not be worth doing before you put your house on the market because the return is either low or breakeven. Your roof is something to definitely consider replacing before selling for multiple reasons. 1.) Improve Resale Value An average sized and shaped roof costs anywhere from $7,000 to $9,000...
Some contractors will use scare tactics to get you to replace the entire roof when maybe it isn’t actually necessary. You can learn the signs to look out for to make an informed decision based on your home. 1.) Do you have missing shingles? Missing shingles can blow off of a roof at any...
One of the most frequently asked questions about vinyl siding we hear is, “does the existing siding need to be stripped off first?”. We usually recommend it to be stripped but it can depend on your house and budget. Reasons to strip the existing siding before installing new siding: 1.) Your old wood siding...
Do you have cash lying around for your home improvement project? Most homeowners would say no. But that’s ok, because there are financing options for every homeowner who qualifies. We’ve teamed up with Service Finance Company, LLC to offer our homeowners a chance to skip the bank. We feel it’s important to provide an easy,...
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of our tv commercials? In early 2022, we’re debuting our new tv commercial to air locally on WJAR NBC 10 and their subsidiary station MeTV. After the contracts are signed, the fun part of filming begins. Prior to solidifying film locations, we’ve asked for the homeowner’s permission...
Being an informed homeowner is a vital component of working with your contractor to ensure you’re not being taken advantage of. 1.) Reusing old flashing Flashing is an important step in weatherproofing your home. Flashing is a thin metal used around chimneys and along valleys to help stop water penetration. It’s an expense that...
Short answer is no, but do they add curb appeal? Sometimes! In days gone by, shutters were once a way to adjust the amount of sunlight you let into your home, a way to control ventilation and even a way to provide protection from intruders or inclement weather. Nowadays, shutters usually serve an aesthetic purpose...
Owens Corning’s TruDefinition Duration Designer shingles in Bourbon holds up to its luxurious, sultry, rich name. With hues of gold, caramel, blues, grays and coffee brown, you’ll be sure to find accent colors to complete the look. Bourbon Designer Shingles with Taupes and Grays This color palette plays to the cooler tones found in these...
Ever wonder what is going to happen over your head during your roof replacement? Here are the steps your contractor will typically follow. 1.) PROTECT The first step is to protect your gardens, yard and other property by hanging tarps from the edge of your roof. 2.) STRIP OLD ROOF The next step is...
You may remember our last blog post where we provided a step-by-step tutorial on how to use Owens Corning Roof Visualizer Tools. You can read about it here: https://seabergconstruction.com/shingle-visualizer-tools-by-owens-corning/ Mastic offers a similar tool for siding products. Let’s dive in a little deeper to see how this one can work to your advantage when choosing...
It can be tough choosing a shingle color because a small sample doesn’t show the natural variation in color between shingles. How will it compute over a large area? With these tools, it takes guesswork out of the equation by giving you the entire picture. Owens Corning Shingle Visualizer The Owens Corning shingle visualizer...
Summer might immediately come to mind for your roof replacement but fall could be the better option. 1.) Cooler Weather = Efficient Labor Once the humidity and dog days of summer are over, labor moves a little smoother and definitely more efficiently. This means your roof replacement that may have taken two days during the...
Sometimes big ticket home improvements just aren’t in the budget. Here are some ways to make your home feel brand new on a small budget. 1.) Paint Your Front Door Giving your front door a quick coat of paint to spruce things up is an effective and cost efficient solution to giving your home...
And the winner is…Owens Corning TruDefinition® Duration® Designer Shingle in Aged Copper. There’s no doubt why Aged Copper was picked for shingle color of 2021. It’s a stunning combination of deep orange, sage and brown yet looks a little different with every color palette. This versatile blend is sure to add curb appeal to your...
