How Proper Attic Insulation Helps Your Home and Roof

The performance of your roof involves more than durable roofing shingles. It takes a complete roofing system—including ventilation and insulation products—to maximize your roof’s performance and durability. These elements work together to provide additional comfort and help to: Extend the life of your roof Save money on heating and cooling costs Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Attic … Continued

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Do I Need My Roof Inspected Before the Winter?

As the temperatures begin to drop, you must start thinking about how winter may affect your home. Winterizing protects you and your home from the harsh weather and you must perform these tasks every year. In order to keep your home safe throughout the winter, you must have a solid roof over your head. Having … Continued

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Do You Have Frost on Your Roof?

As you look around your neighborhood in the morning, you may notice some roofs have frost and some do not. What does it mean? Is it a problem if your roof has frost? Is it a problem if it doesn’t? The following breaks it down to help you understand what frost on your roof might … Continued

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Ice Dam Prevention: How to Avoid Ice Dams This Winter

When winter hits, snow accumulating on your roof can be normal. What you do not want, however, are ice dams. These can occur when the snow melts on the roof and then the cold weather refreezes it, creating ice dams along the edge of your roof. Ice dams can be damaging to the interior and … Continued

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How Much Snow Is Too Much for Your Roof?

Snow is beautiful around the holidays, whether you are skiing through it or watching it fall as you sit beside a warm fire. However, it’s not so great when you are shoveling it off your driveway or scraping it off your windshield. Snow can also do a number on your roof, especially when it keeps … Continued

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Preparing for the Winter: Insulation and Ventilation

Indiana winters can be brutal. From cold temperatures to heavy snow, houses take a beating. Roofs are often more affected than any other part of the home. The space beneath them may also affect how well you stay warm during the winter. Because of this, you should pay close attention to insulation and ventilation. Why … Continued

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Why DIY Roofing Is a Bad Idea

If your roof springs a leak, or if the old roof needs a complete replacement, you might be tempted to do the project yourself. After all, you’ve got a hammer and nails and you can go to the home improvement store and buy the shingles. Before you commit to this path, though, you might want … Continued

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4 Signs of Roof Damage You May Not Notice

Homeowners and business owners alike may believe that the first sign of roof damage is a leak. Unless a roof is damaged by a fallen tree or something else that may puncture the roof, it takes some time before roof damage leads to obvious leaking. Here are some signs to look out for before it … Continued

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Steps You Go Through During a Roof Replacement

Roof replacements can be time consuming and expensive. Finding the right contractor for the job is extremely important. You want to find someone who can provide you with a quality roof and provide you with the necessary information along the way. Getting your roof replaced is a process, and you can expect to go through … Continued

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Spring Roof Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

When the weather gets warm, it’s time to get the outside of your property ready for spring. Winter temperatures and storms can wreak havoc on your roof. Keep your shingles in top shape this year with these spring maintenance tips. Survey for Signs of Damage Take a walk around your property with special attention to … Continued

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