When is Roofing Season

Roofing season can vary due to weather conditions. Talk to your local professional roofer about whether they can work during the weather you’re experiencing. When is roofing season in North America? That depends on where you live in our vast continent. The roofing season in Michigan will be different than the roofing season in Florida.…

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How To Deal With Green Moss on Roof Shingles?

Moss growth can create several problems on shingle roofs. While a small layer of thin moss isn’t too troublesome, large clumps of moss can degrade shingles, get beneath them and create opportunities for leaks. Further, many of the methods of removing moss that are recommended online actually damage the shingles, which could significantly increase your…

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A Guide to Choosing the Right Roof for a Historic Home

Restoring and maintaining a historic home is a labor of love. Getting all of the details right is important to those invested in historic homes and to historical preservation organizations. In a way, it all starts with a historic roof restoration. Not only is a roof an important feature in many architectural styles, but it…

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Why is There Ponding Water on My Flat Roof?

While they are a staple of the commercial world, flat roofs are becoming more popular on residential structures. You may have purchased a home with a flat roof or added one to your garage or home addition. While flat roofs can be beautiful and modern, many homeowners are unprepared for how different these systems are…

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Help! My Neighbor’s Roof Is Leaking Into My House!

There’s a well-known expression that “good fences make good neighbors.” But if you live in a semidetached home or in a unit of a townhouse complex, that may only work outdoors for your yard or patio area. Indoors, you share walls and living space under a common roof. And if your neighbor has an issue…

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Preparing Your Home’s Roof for Hurricane Season

Disclaimer: The following information is provided for general information purposes only. It is incumbent upon the homeowner to follow all building codes and safety codes as well as public advisories from safety and emergency response authorities. The information provided in this article is supplemental to advice from your roofer, local building code authorities and your local…

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SAFETY FIRST!

Expansive windows and doors can frame a beautiful view and let natural light and airflow in, but they can also pose safety risks to family members and visitors. To help prevent window and door related injuries, Andersen developed the Look Out For Kids® safety program, designed to help keep you and your loved ones safe and protected…

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Window cleaning: Easy as 1, 2, 3

Here comes the sun! With spring in full bloom, it’s time to get your home ready for warmer weather with our easy window cleaning tips. Winter weather may be gone, but its dust, dirt and road salt is probably still lingering on your windows. Clear away the last of winter’s grime with these easy cleaning…

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TIPS FOR RENOVATION

1. Create a Budget Create a project budget and set a spending limit. Whether you plan to utilize savings, home equity loan, line of credit or free up funds through refinancing, now is the time to identify how you will finance the project, and how much you want to spend.  2. Prepare the House Before…

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Two Ways to a Faster Insulated Remodel

I’ve been a self-employed home improvement and remodeling professional since 2005, and I work regularly with a few other independent remodelers. Our primary focus has been on kitchens, baths, porches, decks and additions. My first experience with ZIP System® sheathing was when an architect requested it for an addition to his home, an 1880s farmhouse, outside of Albany,…

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