Roof Check 101: What To Look For When Buying a Home One of the key elements of a home that significantly contributes to its structural integrity, comfort, and safety is the roof. A structurally sound and well-maintained roof shields you from weather elements and, most importantly, safeguards your investment. So, when you set out to...
A leaky residential roof may seem like a minor inconvenience, but it can have significant consequences, especially concerning electrical systems. Moisture from a leaky roof can seep into walls and ceilings, causing damage to the wiring and electrical components of a home. This not only poses a safety hazard but can also result in costly...
Are you tired of the outdated look of your home’s exterior? Then, it’s time to give it a much-needed makeover! Here’s everything you need to know about your exterior home remodel: Assess The Current State of Your Home’s Exterior: As a homeowner, it’s easy to become so focused on the interior of your home that...
As a roofing contractor, it’s our responsibility to be transparent and honest with our homeowners. However, we certainly can’t speak for every contractor out there. Unfortunately, there are some things that less-than-scrupulous contractors might not disclose to their clients. Here are seven things your roofing contractor won’t tell you: 1. “I’m not licensed or insured.”...
It’s officially roofing season in New England! You have questions and we have answers. Should I Stay Home During My Roof Replacement? While you certainly have the option to stay home during the roof replacement process, there are several reasons why you might want to consider leaving for the day. For one, it can be...
Warranties are typically full of fine print and legal jargon that usually doesn’t make much sense to most homeowners. Does anyone read warranties? Probably not until you’re scrambling to file a claim but by then, you might find out you do not have the coverage you thought you had. Scary, right? Having a basic understanding...
You’ve done your research, narrowed down your selection and set up consultations with a small handful of local roofers. It’s time for them to be put in the hot seat. “Interview” seems like such a formal word when speaking about a roofing consultation but think about it, you are hiring for a job you need...
If your roof is at the end of its lifespan and you are thinking ‘let’s get another year out of it’, you might want to reconsider exposing your home to just one more frigid New England winter. You’ll sleep better at night knowing you are protected with a solid roof over your head. 1.) Active...
Every year, Owens Corning roofing products introduces a new designer shingle color of the year. An Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Designer shingle color usually includes multiple color variations throughout the finished product creating a point of interest on your home’s exterior. Who said roof shingles had to be boring? Not Owens Corning. Let’s take a...
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...
It isn’t every day you decide you need a major home improvement like a new roof or vinyl siding. For the everyday homeowner, this may seem like a big undertaking but knowing what to expect and leaving it all up to the experts can ease your mind to streamline the process. 1.) Free Estimate...
