With winter upon us and temperatures plunging across the nation, many exterior home renovations are on hold. But with DaVinci Roofscapes' synthetic roofing tiles, installing a new roof can be done year-round. The roofing tiles do not have any freezing/thawing issues...
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Never Clean a Gutter Again
Cleaning gutters on a regular basis is officially a pain. But now Leaf Solution is taking gutter guards to a whole new level. Their gutter protection features a stainless-steel mesh designed to filter out all potentially clogging material, including leaves, oil, dirt,...
Downspout Art
Artists do great work when they make the mundane interesting. And so it is with Buster Simpson's downspout planter system pictured here. Not only does the downspout collect rainfall, it also sends that water directly to attached plants. The piece was constructed as...
Shingle Warranties
To take out a warranty on your roofing shingles or not to? That is the question. According to TheRoofery.com, the answer should almost always be "no." Shingle warranties only cover manufacturer defects, which are such rare occurrences that Andy Talley of Apple Roofing...
Roofing Scare Tactics
Feazel Roofing didn't win many friends when they sent out a mailing falsely telling recipients their roofs were defective and required a $49 roofing inspection. That was bad enough until someone in their organization posed as a customer and defended the company....
The Roof over our Heads
As you emerge from another long, harsh winter, it's time to think about your roof. Most roof damage occurs before it's visible from the ground so it's best to catch it early.First, when you take out the ladder to do the inspection, make sure it stands on solid level...
Fire-Resistant Roof Shingles
It's heart-wrenching to follow reports of wildfires that rip through portions of this country and are now ravaging California. We can all understand why there are fire codes to stop the spread of flames in these areas. But the truth is that residential fireproofing is...
Yikes! ‘Shiners’ in the Attic
If you live in a windstorm-prone area, you should find out if your home's attic contains shiners— and I don't mean the frisky baitfish used to catch large-mouth bass. In homebuilding, shiner is a term used for exposed nails along the wood structure of the roof. If you...
Look at Your Roof Now to Avoid Problems Later
Most homeowners don’t give much thought to their home’s roof—until it starts leaking. But with a little do-it-yourself initiative you can spot possible problems with your roof before they lead to interior water damage. Start by looking at your roof covering. From the...
Updated Metal Roofing
My life as a New Englander has not granted me great exposure to the metal roof. Truth be told, it has never aesthetically appealed to me, even as I acknowledge its resilient properties. That said, I CAN appreciate a roofing product that claims to last up to 100 years...