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 … Continued
A home inspection is an essential part of any real estate transaction, and also a great way to check in on the roof of a property you own to look for signs of trouble. Spotting small problems before they have the chance to develop into a big one is important. Working with a roofing professional … Continued
As a homeowner, you probably have enough projects around your home keeping you busy to think about roof replacement. It’s easy to let it mentally slide into the “someday” to-do list since our roof isn’t something we look at from above too often, if ever. However, this mentality winds up being incredibly costly in the … Continued
As a first time homebuyer, there are so many things to look out for that it can be completely overwhelming. Don’t let a home’s roof get lost in the shuffle! Having a proper roofing company inspect the roof of the house is essential to making an informed buying decision. Whether you have a sound roof … Continued
There’s no denying that brick has many advantages. It helps insulate your home, has a unique curb appeal, and is very durable. However, as brick houses and chimneys age, they do require some love. Issues with the mortar and the bricks themselves can come up, and it’s important to catch them early before they become … Continued
An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms on the edge of your roof that prevents snow (water) from draining off of the roof like it should. The water can eventually back up and leak into your home if not properly dealt with. For ice dams to form, there must first be snow … Continued
What is insulation? Why do I need it? Can my home be without? These are probably the questions you have concerning insulation. Don’t worry, most homeowners don’t know why it’s so important. But the truth is, insulation is important for two reasons: to keep your home’s temperature comfortable and to save energy (and therefore money). … Continued
Prior to 1938 when fiberglass insulation was first introduced, insulation was primarily made of mud, horsehair, wool, and/or straw. When fiberglass was first installed, it was made out of a combination of fine glass and asbestos fibers. However, “by the late 1970s consumers and health organizations established a solid link between asbestos and lung disease. … Continued
Here at Bone Dry, we rely on the support of our customers just as you rely on us to do our job. We are thankful for each and every one of the customers we have served in the past, present, and future. Without you, Bone Dry would not be the company it is today. Because … Continued
Fall is here and winter is creeping in, but the question is: Is your home ready? If you’re not sure or definitely can say no, the answer is clear: give Bone Dry a call for a free in-home insulation test to see JUST how ready your home is or can be. However, there is much … Continued