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- Popular Home Siding Varies by Region
- Ridge Vents on Top of Your Roof
- What is a Fascia Board on a House
- Roof Decking, Shingles and Roofing Nails
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- Roof Repairs vs New Roof, a Big Decision
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- Inspecting Your Roof to Save Time and Money
- Fascia Boards
- Why You Need Soffit Vents
- Roofing Layers – What’s Underneath Your Shingles
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Replacing a Roof: Cost, Process & Decisions to Make
Most homeowners in the US only have to replace their roof twice if they install a quality, 30 year lifetime shingle. Those living in Florida aren't so fortunate as new laws require homeowners to replace any asphalt shingle roof that's 15 years old. My daughter-in-law learned from her insurance …
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Popular Home Siding Varies by Region
Most homeowners don't think about their home siding beyond the color because it's simply part of the house. Even when you build a house, production builders offer color choices but maintain consistent siding in their communities. This means the only time you get to pick your home siding is when you …
Ridge Vents on Top of Your Roof
You want your home to be well-insulated to reduce the cost of heating and air conditioning. Equally important is the need for proper ventilation to ensure that moisture and heat can escape from your attic to avoid problems with mold and/or ice dams. Ridge vents (also called roof vent systems), …
What is a Fascia Board on a House
We all love watching birds and get excited when they visit us at home. One instance where homeowners would rather not have birds is when woodpeckers look for bugs in their fascia boards, leaving ugly holes in the wood. What I can't tell you is whether bird houses will prevent this damage (but I love …
Roof Decking, Shingles and Roofing Nails
When picking a builder in Florida, I had the opportunity to ask the building supervisor questions. One of the most important questions was "... tell me the three best ways to make the house more energy efficient". Based on this discussion, I agreed to pay a surcharge for a radiant barrier on the …
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