Insurance is one of those necessary evils nobody likes but everyone needs. In this world, you can’t predict when things will go wrong – accidents, disasters, crime. You should have insurance, and then hope you never need to get your money’s worth out of it. In some cases, the law requires it flat-out, such as
Your roof is one of the most important parts of your house, being a line of defense against the ravages of nature. Nature is tenacious and aggressive, with weather, temperatures and pests working tirelessly to find ways in and ruin the beauty and integrity of your home. Water damage is probably the most insidious problem,
You know your roof’s important, being your home’s first and last line of defense. It keeps pests out, keeps climate control in, and prevents heinous water damage that can destroy your house. It directly impacts your resale value, your curb appeal, and your insurance too. So, choosing the right material for your roof is a
We would love to assume that every homeowner knows the true extent of their roof’s importance. It seems like a given once you’re aware, but sadly, if you look around these days, you see a lot of damaged or at least ugly, poorly-maintained roofs. It all comes down to economic conditions really, people are trying
If you have an older house (or at least an older roof), you probably noticed some black streaks over time, or noticed them on more visible roofs around you. You’ve invariably wondered what causes this, and suspected age or decay of the roof materials. This isn’t the case. These black streaks can be caused by
Most people see a roof and think, “Well, that’s what keeps me dry and safe from the bad weather and the sun” while others feel that a roof is a thing of beauty to be admired from afar. It is something to be forever enshrined as an architectural wonder that can be the source of
Dirt, sticks, leaves, snow, and ice are not the only things that can build up on the roof of your home. Although those items should be removed to avoid harm to your shingles, there is another type of buildup that can be even more damaging. What many people call “roof mold” is actually a blue-green
Most any homeowner recognizes that their asphalt roof is vulnerable. A roof can face risks through exposure to any number of conditions that can diminish its stability. There are sworn enemies of your roof that affect the integrity of your roof and here are the top offenders. 1. Heat Buildup The biggest enemy of your
So, it’s time for a new roof, is it? Oh, that always hurts a bit, doesn’t it? Aside from a few other things like countertops and flooring indoors, there’s not much that’s more of a costly and onerous undertaking as replacing a roof. But, it’s not something you can afford to cut corners on. Obviously,
No matter where you live, strong storms are likely to be an issue. When this happens, you need to make sure that your home is sufficiently protected. Wind damage can easily degrade or destroy your roof, and it happens all the time. If there happens to be some hail involved, the situation becomes even worse.
