It's perfectly normal to feel a little bit of anxiety when you start talking to roofing contractors. A roof is a big investment. For most people, it is the single most expensive maintenance task they will ever have performed on their home. A roof is...
The type of roof that you can have on your home is determined, in part, by how steep your roof is. A roof's steepness, also known as the pitch, is calculated by how much it rises for every foot of length. The number is expressed...
The slope of your roof, also referred to as the pitch, refers to the angle of the roof. The number is usually expressed as the number of inches of height it gains over a length of run. A low slope roof is one that is...
When you've invested in window replacement, you want to ensure that your new windows continue to look their best. Vinyl window frames are prized for their easy maintenance and high level of durability. Despite this, can appear dull over time. To keep them looking great,...
After the siding contractors have done their job, you can expect many years of beauty and durability from your home's vinyl siding. Cleaning it on an annual basis will help extend its life and reduce your replacement costs. Start with an Inspection The time when you clean...
The summer is usually a time for soaring electric bills as we run our air conditioners day and night to keep cool. As you open yet another eye-popping power bill, you have to wonder: how did our ancestors keep cool in the age before AC?...
Summer is a good time to think about replacing your roof. But, what happens if it rains in the middle of the job? Can they just keep working? Understanding what will happen when it rains can put your mind at ease and give you reassurance...
Today's roofing materials give you more choices than ever when choosing a color for the roof of your Palatine home. How do you narrow down the options to just one? Different colors have different benefits and some work better on some houses than others. To...
The Palatine area features many charming mid-century homes. They're beautiful to look at; but, if you own one, you already know how expensive they can be to heat and cool. To keep your bills reasonable, consider these updates and practices: 1. Get your HVAC system serviced. This...
Replacing the roof of your Palatine home is a costly investment. Because of this, people are often tempted to cut corners by choosing a cheap unlicensed contractor. However, allowing an unlicensed contractor to replace your roof can lead to massive headaches and sometimes higher costs...
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