As a homeowner, there are lots of maintenance tasks to take care of regularly. Some are more important than others. From house painting to winter-proofing your pipes, there is never a shortage of chores. Let's consider a roof leak. Although it's tempting to ignore it for a while, it's actually one of the most
If you’re considering a roof replacement for your home or rental property, you’ll be interested in these tips your friends at AmeriPro Roofing have put together. From honest estimating to DIY and insurance claims, read on to discover ways you can save money on roof replacement cost. 1. Honest Estimate - To start with, it’s
It’s never fun getting stuck in a storm, and it’s worse if it causes considerable damage to your home. You have to pick up the pieces, check in with friends, and call the insurance to get rates on repairs. Getting an insurance-paid roof replacement can be confusing for homeowners, especially if you’ve never filed
You may think that if a storm only produces wind (and not hail or rain) that it won't damage your roof. However, strong winds will create various stress points around your roof that can start to compromise and weaken. While roofs are designed to resist typical winds, they may still incur damage from more
The Ins and Outs of Home Siding Repair & Restoration Siding is an absolute essential for all kinds of residential properties. It’s protective, keeping all rain, sleet, and storm out of your home. It can also be cost-effective and energy-efficient, depending on which type of siding you opt for. There are four main types
For most homeowners, a quality set of gutters can last up to 20 years. The catch is this: you need to learn a little about gutter cleaning and DIY gutter repair in order to keep these all-important water-repellents in top shape. That 20-year lifespan can shrink by a lot if you don't spend at
When vinyl siding first hit the marketplace in the 1960s, it was an attractive alternative to aluminum siding, which was prone to dents and dings. It boasted low-maintenance, came in a variety of prefinished colors and was reasonably priced, making it a popular choice for lower-end homes. Over the next twenty years, manufacturers began
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about the roof on your house that much, out of sight out of mind, unless there’s an issue. Sometimes a roof can naturally reach the end of its lifecycle without experiencing a roofing failure. Severe weather, extreme temperatures, and old age all contribute to the
Homeowners who have experienced an intense hailstorm understand the damage that hail can cause; even the very small hail pellets, if combined with strong winds, can lead to significant roof damage. And because most hail damage is not easy to spot, it tends to go unnoticed until shingles and other roof components deteriorate over
Should you tear off your old roof or shingle over it? Your roof has been a trusty protector of your castle for many years, shielding you and your loved ones from rain, wind, hail and all that mother nature has in her bag of tricks, but the time has come to get a new
