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The Best Roofing Materials for Massachusetts
Massachusetts properties depend on durable roofing materials that offer maximum protection through every season, but what option is right for your home or commercial building? If you’re looking to build or replace your roof, consider these popular roofing materials.
A Roofer’s Guide to Seasonal Risks: Winter
Winter is a tough season for New England property owners and roofing contractors. To protect against the risks of severe weather, homeowners should develop a comprehensive roof protection plan that considers the basics of snow removal.
Why Commercial Property Owners Prefer Flat Rubber Roofs
Flat rubber roofs are considered the number one option for commercial properties for a host of reasons. Learn why commercial property owners prefer flat rubber over shingles…
How a Simple Roof Inspection Can Save You Money
Learn how a roof inspection can save you money by helping to identify minor flaws and major risks to your roof’s stability. Prepare for the rough New England winter by scouting out your roof, and protect against financial loss by fixing the problems you find. When in doubt, call in a licensed roofing contractor for a second opinion.
A Roofer’s Guide to Seasonal Risks: Autumn
Autumn is an important time of year for New England property owners and roofing contractors. A roof inspection can help you identify season risks to your roof…
5 Reasons Fall is the Best Time for Roofing Work
A well-maintained roof can last a long time and add value to your home, but many homeowners are hesitant to call in an expert unless there’s a serious problem.
Hiring A Roofing Contractor Checklist: 6 Questions You Should Ask Us
Homeowners always seek out advice when it comes to hiring a roofer. It’s not like most home remodeling projects where “knowing a guy” will do. And, unless you’re a highly skilled or handy DIY-er, doing the project yourself is largely out of the question.
Pros and Cons of Having Skylights Installed In Your Home
So you’re thinking about getting a skylight installed in your home, but you’re not sure if it’s the right investment. Just like getting your roof replaced or choosing new gutters, there are several considerations.
Buying a house with an old roof: how to make the smartest decision
You’ve found a house you’d like to make an offer on. It checks all of your boxes: location, square footage, price point, a big yard for the kids, a two-car garage, etc. You might even have an excellent real estate agent who’s working hard to strike a deal.
3 Reasons Why Your Gutters Are Overflowing and How To Fix It
Gutters can often be overlooked but are a very important system that protects your home. Their purpose is to redirect rainwater away from vulnerable parts of your home, ensuring that water never deteriorates a structure or causes unnecessary damage
How To Safely Remove Snow From Your Roof
It's that time of the year again in New England. The time of blizzards and winter storm warnings and constantly checking the local weather forecasts. But, we're used to it, right? We've been through it a thousand times. Six to fifteen inches of snow is a...
How Often Do Roofs Need To Be Replaced?
If you’ve done just a little digging into this question, you’ve probably come across the “25-30 year rule” for replacing your roof. That figure is used as a benchmark. Most residential roofs need replacing within that window. However, there are quite a few variables to consider…
5 Things to think about before installing a skylight
Thinking of installing a skylight in your home? Great choice. Not only do skylights bring in an average of 30% more natural sunlight than normal windows, but studies even suggest that this increased exposure can even improve our mood. The right skylight...
What you should know about gutter maintenance
Gutters can often be overlooked but are a very important system that protects your home. Their purpose is to redirect rainwater away from vulnerable parts of your home, ensuring that water never deteriorates a structure or causes unnecessary damage
What to look for in a roof before buying a home
Buying a house is a really big investment. And for most, probably the biggest made in a lifetime. With that, there are many things to consider before signing the papers. The condition of the house is obviously one of the most important considerations to...