As the warm weather creeps in and the country heats up, now is the time for homeowners to make sure they’re doing their part to help increase comfort and reduce energy bills. From the exterior to the interior, the consideration of a few simple tips could mean the difference between a summer that’s hot and [...]
The prospect of picking a contractor to install your new roof can be intimidating, but do not fear! This handy infographic will help you better understand what lies ahead so that you can ask the right questions of potential hires. For a more extensive look at hiring contractors, understanding job proposals, and getting the [...]
There are three major categories of Roofing Shingle products available in the market: Strip Shingles Strip Shingles are the original and the most basic of roofing shingles available in the industry. Strip Shingles are denoted by the fact that they are single layered roofing shingles that are generally designed to look like slate. Strip Roofing Shingles [...]
Todd Runyon of Runyon and Sons Roofing explains the components and processes that go into the installation of a CertainTeed roof covered by a Five Star Warranty: education, safety, tear-off, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, shingles and warranty.
We did this project in 2012, and Florian loved it so much, he had to take a 360 degree picture of his roof from the rooftop of his home is North Salt Lake. This roof was a fun project, in a beautiful neighborhood, and of course, this client was a happy guy. This asphalt shingle [...]
These are adorable, and just in time for some healthy and fun indoor projects! Shopping List for How to Make a House-Shaped Cutting Board: - 1 1/2-inch hardwood butcher block. Get a small corner section for a single block, or a longer length to make multiple boards. - Butcher-block conditioner - Restickable glue stick - [...]
One of the largest investments you’ll ever make in your home: Your New Roof. From mоwіng thе lаwn tо painting wаllѕ and completing rеnоvаtіоnѕ, you ѕреnd a lot оf tіmе, еnеrgу, and mоnеу оn уоur hоmе. A major аѕресt оf уоur home's structural integrity is the rооf, and as ѕuсh, іt іѕ especially іmроrtаnt tо [...]
How to choose a roofing contractor? Top four major purchases in any person's lifetime: first car, higher education, new home and a new roof. Common questions... How do I want it to look? How long will it take? Do I want to take anyone with me? How do you choose the right roofing contractor? There [...]
Roofing Questions: How do you find a leak on a flat roof? You'll know you have a leak by the water coming inside. Leaks on flat roof systems can happen for a variety of reasons, including traffic on the rooftop, maintenance on equipment on the roof, the weld on the membrane has worn out, or [...]
Attractive Solar Panels for Household Electricity This article is located on http://www.designingspaces.tv/bringing-suns-power-within-reach/. Homeowner Joey is having a new solar shingle system installed on the roof of her home. Think Green Correspondent John McCalmont meets with Katy Collardson from CertainTeed Solar to witness the installation of the new Apollo Solar Shingles on Joey’s house in Shreveport Louisiana. [...]
