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5 Things That Can Add to the Cost of Your New Roof

Having a new roof installed is a significant undertaking. There’s no set price for this investment, and depending on what you decide on, its cost can go even higher. By understanding several important factors, you can get a better grasp of the potential budget involved in this home improvement project. Residential roofing contractor iRestore Stl discusses five …

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Are You Guilty of These 4 Gutter Maintenance Sins?

If you have gutters, then you know that they need to be regularly maintained in order to function properly. However, many homeowners are guilty of committing common gutter maintenance sins that can lead to serious problems down the road. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at four of them and what you can …

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Why Repair or Replace Your Roof Before Selling Your Home

When getting ready to sell your home, you’ll want to make sure that it is as appealing to potential buyers as possible. This means investing in home improvements, including either a roof repair or replacement. Since your roof makes up a significant portion of your home’s curb appeal, it would make sense to tackle either …

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What are the Disadvantages of Roof Repair Over Replacement?

Extreme weather conditions and aging are two of the most frequent causes of roof damage. You have two options if your roof needs work: replacement or repair. A residential roofing expert can advise you on the best course of action. Between the two, the former is sometimes the better choice over the latter, especially when a roof has …

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3 Things That Can Increase the Cost of Your Roof Replacement

Preparing a budget is one of the most important things you need to do before taking on a roof replacement project. Normally, a roofing budget accounts for the material and labor costs, permitting fees, and cleanup and disposal expenses. However, it is a real possibility that construction may uncover additional costs that are beyond your control, which …

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3 Common Myths About Asphalt Shingle Roofs, Debunked

Asphalt shingles are among the most sought-after roofing materials in North America – and for good reasons. One, they are fairly easy to install; and two, they offer superior performance at a relatively affordable cost. Despite this, misconceptions about this roofing material persist, hindering homeowners from appreciating all its advantages.

How to Choose the Best Roof Underlayment

Beneath the sturdy asphalt shingle layer protecting your home against rain and extreme temperatures is the roof underlayment. It’s not visible from the outside, but it plays a big role in keeping your attic safe from moisture.

4 Signs Your Gutters Are Coming Loose

Without gutters, rainwater would leak on your siding and flood your yard. Gutters catch water runoff from the roof and direct them to the downspout, so they must be repaired as soon as you notice signs of damage.

Dealing With the 3 Worst Threats to Your Roof

Your roofing system works year-round to keep your home safe and intact. Unfortunately, it’s not invincible and can still be damaged by the same harsh elements that protects your home against. Still, there are a couple of things you can do to deal with some of the worst threats to your roof.

Should You Get New Gutters Along With Your New Roof?

While your roof system is designed for superior durability and performance, there will eventually come a time when you need to have it replaced. And as you plan this project, you may need to decide whether to get new gutters to go with your new roof. But is this actually a good idea?