One of the upsides of owning a home is that it’s yours and no one else’s. One of the downsides is that… well, exactly the same thing. All the responsibility for upkeep and repairs falls to you [...]
So, you need a new roof. Maybe you’ve contacted several contractors and had them come out so you can meet them and get an estimate. Now you’ve got a number of bids to sift through and compare, [...]
While DIY projects are on the rise, homeowners still understand the value of leaving some of the more complex jobs to the professionals. Unfortunately, not all contractors have their customers’ [...]
A skylight is a beautiful thing in clear weather. Natural light streams in during the day. A star-show takes center stage at night. But if it leaks, all that goodness takes a backseat to worries [...]
How much attic ventilation does your house need? Here in the Pacific Northwest, a certain amount of outside air can benefit a roof with asphalt shingles. Ventilation that allows air to circulate [...]
A Asphalt – A mixture of bitumens applied to roofing materials during manufacturing. Its primary purpose as a waterproofing agent. Asphalt shingle – One of the most popular roofing [...]
Roof Replacement or Roof Repair If you aren’t a roofing expert, you may not be able to tell when your roof needs a few simple repairs and when it needs a full replacement. Your roof is one of [...]
