The unfortunate truth about the temperature is that it’s dropping, and will be for some time now. With Fall here and winter looming on the horizon, the most we can do is plan for the inevitable freezing cold days and snow to come. But when your home is involved in these inclement temperatures, there are… Read more »
It’s been said that your gutter system is one of the most important aspects of your home, but allow us to rephrase: your gutter system is one of, if not the most important aspect of your home. Not only is it responsible for the diversion of water from your roofing, but it also prevents build… Read more »
This summer, it’s understandable that you want to relax on the patio with a burger and cold drink — believe us, we love that idea too! But before you fire up the grill, spend a few hours on your roof and prep if for the months ahead. Although summer doesn’t see the amount of rain… Read more »
During the summer, bugs are everywhere, and it’s important to control them before they get out of hand, and into your home. Before you go out and buy an exterminator suit and chemicals, there are a few other things you can do to proactively prevent bees and other bugs from nesting in and around your… Read more »
If you have a shed in your yard, you understand that it’s basically a scaled down version of your home, in regard to roofing. It’s got support beams, shingles, and maybe even gutters — so why neglect this fixture? You spent a great deal of time or money having it built, only to forget about… Read more »
While a good rainstorm makes for great ambient noise inside, it’s not so great for your home if you can’t route the water properly. If it floods, it can cause costly damage to your home. Your downspout is designed specifically to prevent flooding and over-saturation of your soil by directing water away from your home…. Read more »
Let’s imagine for a minute; you’re sitting in your basement during a rainstorm, when you notice water on the floor. Surely this is the introduction to every homeowner’s personal horror story, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be like that. Dealing with excess runoff is something that people have been doing for years in order… Read more »
At home, there are a number of things that can contribute to the failure of products designed to protect you. When it comes to diverting water and ice away from your home, nothing is better at this than your gutters — but there’s a catch; they need to be functioning at optimal levels. Homeowners sometimes… Read more »
Some people hate the rain, and that’s ok. When it’s your home getting pelted with raindrops, some also choose to protect it as best as they can. This is where waterproofing comes into play. While some people tend to think that water is simply repelled by their shingles, it’s not always the case. Waterproofing products… Read more »
