At the edge of your roof, there are several different trim boards that cover and protect the roofing framework behind this outside envelope. The fascia boards are like the trim around doors and windows, hiding the framing that makes up your roof. Fascia boards are the easiest to see. They're the …
Why You Need Soffit Vents
Our homes need to breathe, and that includes your attic. Soffit vents are found below the eaves of your roof, to allow fresh air from outside to flow into your attic and replace the air there. The process of exchanging attic air is called ventilation. In addition to soffit vents, your house …
Roofing Layers – What’s Underneath Your Shingles
Most homeowners never get up close to their roof. If you're cleaning your gutters, you probably do get a birds eye view, but don't realize there are many layers that make up your roof. All you see when you look at the roof are the shingles, slate or tile on top. You typically aren't interested in …
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Slate Roofing for the Same Look & Lower Cost
Slate roofing is a popular choice for upscale homes because of its' stylish and sophisticated look, and it's quite possibly the longest lasting of today's roofing materials. Slate roofs last 50-100 years, and often longer. The durability of slate roofing depends on four factors - the physical and …
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Home Improvement Tips: Time for a New Roof?
All homes need a new roof at some point, since nothing lasts forever. Our home improvement tips today help you understand whether you do, in fact, need a new roof. We’ve also added in some information on roofing materials, to help you make an informed decision. The roof protects your home from …
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Beautiful Gutters for Your Home Renovation
Have you ever thought about gutters as an attractive feature on your home? These most basic of home necessities don’t have to blend into the background, not when there are so many beautiful possibilities for this home renovation that will keep your home dry. We’ve gathered some of the cleverest …
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