Roofing includes the framing you can’t see under and the roof covering that sits on top of the roof deck, that acts like a raincoat and sheds water falling on the house. Roofs can have many shapes, from simple to more complex with valleys and different slopes. There are also many different roofing materials with asphalt … Read More
Award Letter
What’s an award letter, I asked my mortgage broker at Movement Mortgage. They requested “award letters” for retirement income, Social Security, Disability Income and SSI. We’ve bought more than 10 houses and never seen this request before. More important, I wanted to understand if the request was due to tighter mortgage rules, moving to a retirement state (Arizona), … Read More
Flashing: A Key Construction Concept
Flashing is the term applied to materials used to seal seams where building materials meet, and where water has the potential to get into your home and cause damage. It is a key concept as most water damage remains invisible for years and the cost of repairs increases as the scope of the damage gets … Read More
