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What Are French Drains?

If you have a permanently damp spot on your property, a French drain is a simple solution that you should try. Read on to learn more about French drains.

How to Protect Your Garden During Roofing Projects

The success of your project is of utmost priority, whether you’re calling a roofer for an emergency repair or roofing upgrade. But more often than not, homeowners tend to overlook their landscaping when preparing their homes for roof work. That’s why excessive clutter and damage may occur in the area.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Gutter Damage?

You’ll want to keep tabs on your gutters. There are plenty of things that can damage them, not only compromising their draining performance, but also leaving your home more susceptible to excess water exposure. To properly deal with the problems created by gutter damage, you’ll need to first determine what has caused them in the …

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3 Fun and Creative Ways to Reuse Old Roofing Materials

If your existing roof has already reached the end of their service life, the only thing left to do is to have it replaced. But before your contractor readies the old roofing material for disposal, ask if you can take the pieces instead. There are actually quite a few ways to reuse them, which not …

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How to Get an Accurate Estimate for Your New Siding

Siding installation projects are a great way to revitalize the appearance of home exteriors. To ensure you get the most out of this investment, you’ll want to make sure the estimate you get from your chosen contractor is as accurate as possible. Continue reading for some tips to keep in mind:

Components of a Properly Installed Asphalt Shingle Roof

Proper installation is key to the longevity and weather performance of an asphalt shingle roof. Without it, you can expect various problems to manifest throughout its lifetime, including structural damage and costlier roof work. But how do you determine if your residential roofing system is built the right way using the correct materials and installation techniques? Here …

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5 Roof Maintenance Myths Debunked

With so many online resources for roofing advice and information, it’s not surprising that certain fallacies have also been seen on these sites. This makes it difficult to distinguish between beneficial advice from roofers and deceptive information from non-roofers while searching online.

8 Questions to Ask Your Gutter Installer

Gutter systems are more than a decorative addition to your home or roof. They protect your foundation, siding and roof from water damage. That stated, gutters are vital in protecting your home and maintaining its structural integrity.

Your Helpful Guide to Choosing Siding Colors

The most important purpose of your home’s siding is to protect your home. But it also affects your home’s exterior appearance and aesthetic. Your siding also influences your home’s resale value, so choosing the material and colors of your siding should be one of your priorities. Fortunately, to help you choose what’s the best color …

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The Dangers of Stagnant Water in Gutters

Your gutters play an important part in your roofing system. They protect your home from water damage, so you should diligently keep them properly maintained. To help you maintain your gutters, it is important to understand what can negatively affect them. One of the things that can cause your gutters to be compromised is keeping …

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