Icicles may look beautiful and give your home that wintry, picturesque feel, but behind the scenes is a different story. Icicles are ice…and frankly, ice is heavy and can lead to ice dams. They can tear off gutters, loosen shingles, and cause water to back up into your home, potentially causing interior damage and mold. … Continued
Did you know that up to 40% of your home’s conditioned air (heat and cooling) escapes through the attic? If this is causing your heating and cooling costs to go through the roof, we have an easy solution. Adding attic insulation and sealing air leaks can help cut heating and cooling energy bills by up … Continued
Did you know that if your home was built between 1988 and 1998, you are likely living in one of the 46 million under-insulated homes in the U.S? That’s from a 2003 study from the Harvard School of Public Health. That’s a shame considering how much insulation helps lower your electric bills. So how do … Continued
Ceiling fans are great aren’t they? Sometimes the moving air is just what you need to cool you down in the heat of the day. But did you know that ceiling fans can make you more comfortable in the winter AND save on your heating bills, too? We all know heat rises, right? Well wouldn’t … Continued
Americans throw away about 33 million tons of waste every year—and that’s only the food waste. In 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated that 136 million tons of construction waste was generated in the United States, which accounts for 25 to 40 percent of the national solid waste stream [source: Whole Building Design Guide]. This has … Continued
Chimney caps are protective coverings for chimneys, usually made of stainless steel, galvanized or copper. Most chimney caps have a mesh screening that serves the dual purpose of spark arrestor and barrier against animals. Chimney caps also prevent rain from entering the flue of the chimney. To see a good example of why you should … Continued
Each year, up to 10 million tons of recyclable shingles are removed from the roofs of U.S. homes and buildings. When you choose Bone Dry Roofing, Inc., not only do your old shingles not end up in a landfill; they get re-purposed as pavement! Shingles account for approximately 5% of all building-related waste. We’re able to … Continued
A couple of weeks ago, I was talking with my neighbor, Bob, who was newly retired. He and his wife were downsizing, so had their custom home on the market. A young couple was really interested in purchasing the home, but were some what skeptical about the condition of the “old” roof and its unsightly black streaks. … Continued
On Wednesday, the Bone Dry Commercial Division was invited to attend the Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) annual trade show and casino event held at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, IN. This was a great opportunity for us to meet other exciting businesses in the area and have a little fun. I tagged along with … Continued
Ann Keil of Fox 59 came out to talk with us while we inspected the roof of the Indy Tire that sustained hail damage from the storm. We showed viewers what hail damage looks like (even saw some hail damage to vehicles) and talked about working with your insurance agent to fulfill any claims.Heavy hail … Continued