In recent years, there has been a growing interest in green homes. We’re not talking color here; green homes are designed to be more environmentally friendly than traditional homes. They use less energy and water, and they produce less waste. There are many ways to create a green home, and the best approach will vary...
As a roofing contractor, it’s our responsibility to be transparent and honest with our homeowners. However, we certainly can’t speak for every contractor out there. Unfortunately, there are some things that less-than-scrupulous contractors might not disclose to their clients. Here are seven things your roofing contractor won’t tell you: 1. “I’m not licensed or insured.”...
It’s officially roofing season in New England! You have questions and we have answers. Should I Stay Home During My Roof Replacement? While you certainly have the option to stay home during the roof replacement process, there are several reasons why you might want to consider leaving for the day. For one, it can be...
When it comes to vinyl siding anatomy, you might not know the lingo. Understandable since you’ve probably never replaced your vinyl siding before or it’s been so long, the standard vinyl siding terms may have changed. Whatever the case, we’ve provided the ultimate guide to understanding what your contractor is talking about or, even more...
Warranties are typically full of fine print and legal jargon that usually doesn’t make much sense to most homeowners. Does anyone read warranties? Probably not until you’re scrambling to file a claim but by then, you might find out you do not have the coverage you thought you had. Scary, right? Having a basic understanding...
It might be difficult picturing celebrities before their leading silver screen roles or vocal talent defined who they are as we know and recognize them. Everyone had to start somewhere and their paths happened to lead them straight to Hollywood. You’d have to be living under a rock to not recognize these famous faces. 1.)...
It’s an age old question, or at least as long as vinyl siding has been in the picture, do we paint our wood siding or install vinyl siding? What are the pros and cons we should consider when choosing the best option for our home? Sometimes homeownership comes with decisions you never thought you’d have...
You’ve done your research, narrowed down your selection and set up consultations with a small handful of local roofers. It’s time for them to be put in the hot seat. “Interview” seems like such a formal word when speaking about a roofing consultation but think about it, you are hiring for a job you need...
It’s typical for a residential asphalt shingled roof to last upwards of thirty plus years in ideal conditions. Maybe you haven’t had to deal with replacing your roof since you became a homeowner. It might seem like a monumental challenge for some homeowners due to the expense, the stress of a failing roof and finding...
Bob Dylan sang it best in the ‘60’s, “For the times they are a-changin’”. That’s true in so many ways and with a new year comes new Owens Corning TruDefinition® Duration® shingle colors! While some Owens Corning TruDefinition® Duration® shingle colors have gone the way of the dodo bird, the new colors will hopefully make...
