Home Exterior Insights
HOA & Your Roof
HOW YOUR ROOF AFFECTSHOMEOWNERS INSURANCE Roofs, being the highest part of a house, tend to be insignificant to most people. HOA roof concerns don’t arise unless damp spots or leaks become evident. A roof, however, impacts a home insurance policy...
Window Lingo
Before you go shopping for windows,you should familiarize yourself with some terms to help you decide. Here is a list of some terms you will find on window labels: Glazing - Glazing is a bit of a misnomer, and many believe this is the glaze on...
What is Flashing?
What is flashing and where is it used on your roof? Flashing helps to prevent water leaks by directing the flow of rain water around openings in the roof. They ensure that instead of leaking into your home, water runs off down the roof and into...
Roof Misconceptions
6 MISCONCEPTIONS HOMEOWNERS MAKE ABOUT THEIR ROOF People have many misconceptions about roofs, and most of these misconceptions are the result of inaccurate information arising out of fear. No matter what misconceptions you may hold, we are here to...
Installation Time
How Long Does Roofing Work Take? If you’re due to have work done on your roof, one of your first questions is undoubtedly, “How long will it take?” Even with a very professional roofing contractor, roofing work is still loud and a bit disruptive...
Need a New Roof?
Is it time for your roof to be replaced? Maybe your siding or gutters? Here are six questions to ask yourself to help determine if its time for a roof inspection. 1. Are your shingles bald, curling, cracked, or missing? Missing shingles are a...
High Wind Damage
High Wind Damage While many homeowners understand the hazards of storm, hail and tornado damage, few realize that high winds, alone, can cause significant damage to your roof. Most wind damage that occurs on roofs start on the edge of the roof...
Got Granules?
What are Granules? Granules on roofing shingles are small, rough particles made of crushed minerals like stone or ceramic. They are embedded into the surface of asphalt shingles to serve multiple purposes: protecting the shingles from ultraviolet...
Hail Damage?
Do you live in one of the highlighted areas on this map?? Than your home's exterior may have been compromised on September 5th, 2017 when a storm came through the west dropping hail ranging in size from .5"to1.75" on more than 28,000 homes in...
How to Clear Clogged Gutters
Your gutters are a crucial part of your roofing systems and play an important role in carrying water away from the foundation of your home.