Insulation is one of the coolest parts of our homes–literally! Humans have actually been constructing their homes with some form of insulation since the middle ages. Though we’ve advanced beyond mud-and-straw insulation, the main function of insulation remains the same: keeping outdoor temperatures out and keeping indoor temperatures in. Quite literally, insulation insulates your home […]
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Roof Leak! What Do I Do?
Of course it will be raining the day you discover your roof leak. It’s like a bad country song. Standing beneath the ever-growing water bulge on your ceiling, you might remark how the grey, tumultuous sky outside so aptly reflects your own feelings of helplessness. The pooling water: symbolic of your despair. The green leaves […]
6 Signals for Siding Repair
How often do you think about your siding? Your siding is one of the first things anyone notices about your home, so it’s understandable to be concerned with popular siding trends and visual appeal. Sure, its got the right colors. Sometimes, in the spring, you remember to clean it up. But looking close, it might […]
When and Where to Insulate Your Home
Your home’s insulation is multi-talented. In the summer, insulation protects your cooled air from escaping and keeps the heat at bay. In the winter, insulation retains your warmed air and prevents the cold from permeating. Insulation helps your heating and cooling systems stay efficient. Insulation prevents the transfer of noise. Insulation prevents the infiltration of […]
5 Ways to Maintain Your Roof
Your roof is a champ. It beats back the heat, withstands hail and snow, prevents rainwater from leaking into your home. Every day, your roof is faced with a new combination of weather, raging elements, and fluctuating temperatures. Still as roofs are weathered and age, they become damaged–losing a shingle here, leaking there, which may […]