New Roofing Materials If you are building a new home, or have found yourself needing to choose new roofing material to replace your existing roof, there are a few things to know that can help [...]
Helpful advice on how to keep the critters gone Have you had trouble keeping pests from nesting in your attic or on your roof? The last thing you want to see when you head up to the upper portion [...]
Thinking of adding a skylight to your home? Here’s what you need to know about skylight installation Does your kitchen feel drab and cramped during the short, dark days of winter? Is poor [...]
One of the upsides of owning a home is that it’s yours and no one else’s. One of the downsides is that… well, exactly the same thing. All the responsibility for upkeep and repairs falls to you [...]
So, you need a new roof. Maybe you’ve contacted several contractors and had them come out so you can meet them and get an estimate. Now you’ve got a number of bids to sift through and compare, [...]
While DIY projects are on the rise, homeowners still understand the value of leaving some of the more complex jobs to the professionals. Unfortunately, not all contractors have their customers’ [...]
A skylight is a beautiful thing in clear weather. Natural light streams in during the day. A star-show takes center stage at night. But if it leaks, all that goodness takes a backseat to worries [...]
We take care of the things that take care of us. And as the seasons roll along and our roofs get another year older, our thoughts may turn to a few of our favorite, tried-and-true roof [...]
How much attic ventilation does your house need? Here in the Pacific Northwest, a certain amount of outside air can benefit a roof with asphalt shingles. Ventilation that allows air to circulate [...]
A Asphalt – A mixture of bitumens applied to roofing materials during manufacturing. Its primary purpose as a waterproofing agent. Asphalt shingle – One of the most popular roofing [...]