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21Apr 2019 by Jennifer L. Powell

How to Clean Your Roof Properly

Whether you have tiles on your roof or shingles, whether your roof is flat, it slopes in a low angle or it is high-pitched, proper roof cleaning is essential for maintaining your roof in great condition and for extending its longevity. You can do it yourself or have a Dallas roofing contractor do it for you. Here is how to do it properly. Choose the Time Right The best time to clean your roof is a cool, dry, but overcast day. When the air is too hot, the water and the solution that you use for the cleaning dries too quickly and when the sun is shining too bright, it might be difficult to see the spots that still need cleaning. A day that is too cold is also unsuitable…

05Apr 2018 by Jennifer L. Powell

Why Replace Your Siding? – Signs that Tell You It Is Time to Get New Siding

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If you see that your neighbors have new siding and you want to find out what makes new siding such a big thing, here are a few ideas to explain to you why replace your siding, even if your old siding panels still seem to be holding on to your walls. Rotting or Crumbling Siding Panels Rotting siding components are not only unsightly, but they also compromise the insulation capacity of all the panels on the wall. In some cases, rotten parts can be replaced by cutting them out and replacing them with some isolating material, but in most cases, this is not an option, especially if the rot is visible from the outside, so the only solution is replacement. Dampness Inside the Home If you notice damp patches inside…

28Mar 2018 by Jennifer L. Powell

How to Choose the Best Shingles for Kansas Homes

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Choosing the best shingles for Kansas homes, the shingles that provide the expected weather-protection and resistance is no easy task. Kansas has varied terrain and varied climate – if you live in the northeast of the state, you get cold summers and hot, wet summers, in the west you get very hot, relatively dry summers and mild winters, while in the central and the southeastern areas you get humid summers, mild summers and lots of precipitation the year around and you need to choose your shingles based on the dominant weather in your area. However, the weather is not the only factor to influence your decision - if you are currently looking for the most suitable shingles for your new roof, here are the factors that you should bear in…

28Mar 2018 by Jennifer L. Powell

Should You Invest in Leaf Gutter Guards? Clearing Some Cost-Related Concerns

Roofing materials

Should you invest in leaf gutter guards this year? Should you wait until your finances improve? What are the main considerations you have to keep track of when it comes to establishing your budget for new gutter guards and figuring out which specific product to buy? These are all important questions you have to keep track of if you want to get the best possible results. In the following, we will explore some of them, and you can ultimately decide for yourself whether the time to get new gutter guards should be now. The Importance of Evaluating Your Budget When it comes to looking at various gutter guards available on the market, a realization will likely hit you: there are a whole lot of them! In fact,…

27Mar 2018 by Jennifer L. Powell

In Search of the Best Roofing Tiles to Install – Valuable Considerations and Advice

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Choosing the best roofing tiles to install on your brand new house can be somewhat of a challenge. Despite this fact, experts can give you precise advice and recommendations that will work every time to guide you on making the best possible choice. Below we will look at a few essential considerations that you have to keep in mind before choosing the type of roofing tile or the specific roofing product that you want to buy. Additionally, we’ll take a closer look at some of the actual roofing tile manufacturers that can offer you the best deals and the most durable, high quality roofing tiles on the market. Two Important Considerations to Take Into Account Roofing tiles are not all made the same, . In fact, you…

27Mar 2018 by Jennifer L. Powell

A Look at the Best Roofing Tiles to Use for Added Longevity

Roofing materials

Considering the best roofing tiles to use to make your home look good and make your new roof last as long as possible without repairs or expensive maintenance can be a real hassle. However, if you want to use roof tiles, you’ll find that the options you have for achieving that result will be much more expansive than with regular roofing shingles. Metal, slate, concrete and Spanish clay tiles are currently considered to be among the top most popular and resilient roofing tiles that are in use. Depending on what you need specifically, these roofing options should be among the most ideal to consider. Durable Slate – Probably Your Best Option Slate is the most durable type of roofing material, and it’s also the longest lasting roofing…

23Feb 2018 by Jennifer L. Powell

Top roofing materials

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Having a good roof for your building is very important. Roofs not only provide safety for the people inside the building but also improve the curb appearance of the building and increase its value. Roof plays a major role and you need to make sure that you have the right type of materials to build the roof you want for your building or house. The following are some of the top roofing materials: Asphalt Shingles: One of the most common materials used for roofs in the construction of residential homes are asphalt shingles. Asphalts are quite economical and they are also very easy to install. You can also reinforce the shingles with fibre glass and cellulose. Asphalt shingles comes in various colours but they have a short life span does…

23Feb 2018 by Jennifer L. Powell

Types of roof tops

Roof Tops

Selecting the roof type for your building can be harder than you think. Your roofs play a great role in protecting your house and shaping the style and look of your building. There are many types of roof, and the following are some of those: Gable Roof: Gable roofs are also known as peaked roof, and they are quite popular in the United States. You can identify gable roof by their triangle shape. If you live in an area where you have constant rainfall or snowfall you can consider having gable rooftops as it will shed water and snow easily. These rooftops allow more space in the attic, and you will have more ventilation. The design is very simple and easy to build. It is quite risky to have gable…