Fall Home Maintenance Tips to Prepare for Winter
With winter around the corner, it’s time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Here are 10 crucial fall maintenance tasks to tackle: Clear Gutters and Downspouts: Remove leaves and debris to prevent clogs, water damage, and ice formation. Inspect the Roof: Check for any loose or damaged shingles and make necessary repairs […]
How Proper Attic Insulation Helps Your Home and Roof
The performance of your roof involves more than durable roofing shingles. It takes a complete roofing system—including ventilation and insulation products—to maximize your roof’s performance and durability. These elements work together to provide additional comfort and help to: Extend the life of your roof Save money on heating and cooling costs Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Attic […]
Do I Need My Roof Inspected Before the Winter?
As the temperatures begin to drop, you must start thinking about how winter may affect your home. Winterizing protects you and your home from the harsh weather and you must perform these tasks every year. In order to keep your home safe throughout the winter, you must have a solid roof over your head. Having […]
The Importance of Routine Chimney Sweeps
Do you know how often you should have your chimney swept? According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), it should happen at least once a year. When was the last time yours was done? A chimney sweep most likely isn’t at the front of your mind, but every homeowner with a chimney should […]
Cool Down Your Roof This Summer
Looking for ways to increase indoor comfort this summer? The following are a few roof maintenance tasks that can reduce the temperature of your roof and entire building and increase energy efficiency. Commercial Coatings Roofing materials absorb heat. Many commercial roofs use a coating material to reflect heat back and prevent it from absorbing […]
Don’t Let a Leaky Roof Hurt Your Bottom Line
Your roof is a crucial element to your commercial building. If you don’t maintain your roof, you could wind up hurting your bottom line. Before you brush off a leaky roof, here are a few ways that it can affect your business. Expensive Damages A leaky roof is dangerous to your entire commercial building. For […]
Do You Have Frost on Your Roof?
As you look around your neighborhood in the morning, you may notice some roofs have frost and some do not. What does it mean? Is it a problem if your roof has frost? Is it a problem if it doesn’t? The following breaks it down to help you understand what frost on your roof might […]
Ice Dam Prevention: How to Avoid Ice Dams This Winter
When winter hits, snow accumulating on your roof can be normal. What you do not want, however, are ice dams. These can occur when the snow melts on the roof and then the cold weather refreezes it, creating ice dams along the edge of your roof. Ice dams can be damaging to the interior and […]
How Much Snow Is Too Much for Your Roof?
Snow is beautiful around the holidays, whether you are skiing through it or watching it fall as you sit beside a warm fire. However, it’s not so great when you are shoveling it off your driveway or scraping it off your windshield. Snow can also do a number on your roof, especially when it keeps […]
Preparing for the Winter: Insulation and Ventilation
Kentucky winters can be brutal. From cold temperatures to heavy snow, houses take a beating. Roofs are often more affected than any other part of the home. The space beneath them may also affect how well you stay warm during the winter. Because of this, you should pay close attention to insulation and ventilation. Why […]
