Oregon has several laws which affect roofing contractors, workers, and residents. Ignorance is never an answer, and cannot alter the law or the consequences for breaking it. Even if you’re not a roofing contractor, it is helpful to understand some of these basic roofing laws in your state if you plan on hiring one. Continuous Read more…
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How Often Do Rental Properties Need Roofing Maintenance?
Posted onWhen you own a rental property, it is very important for you to keep up with the property. Any time that you have this property, it is important to pay careful attention to the roof, so that it does not begin to wear down. If you let your roof wear down, it will not be Read more…
Ideas for Improving Your Roof Before Winter
Posted onWinter weather can wreak havoc on your roof. The combination of high moisture and constant freezing and thawing means winter weather can easily worsen any existing roof damage and could mean more work and money put your way. Cracked, peeling, or rotted shingles can quickly turn into a major problem over the winter and could Read more…
5 Signs It’s Time to Redo Your Roof
Posted onThe roof is a major component of the home that protects the interior setting from damage or exposure to environmental elements. Although the structure is extremely durable, it can begin to wear down over time as it ages. Here are a few signs that it’s time to redo your roof with the help of a Read more…
Green Material Options for Your Next Renovation
Posted onMany of us are becoming increasingly conscious about our carbon footprint and wish to make changes that will make our everyday life more sustainable and earth-friendly. Renovations can be a perfect time for greening up your living space. Since you already need to invest in updating your home, replacing the old material with new, green Read more…
5 Simple Ways to Cut Utility Payments
Posted on5 Simple Ways to Cut Utility Payments If you’re like most homeowners, utility payments make up a sizeable chunk of your monthly budget. The good news is that with some simple tweaks to your home and lifestyle, it’s possible to reduce the amount you pay for gas, electric, water, and other utilities. Here are five Read more…
How to Build Better Security into Your New Home
Posted onA locked door should always be the first step in home security, but it can’t protect you against every threat. Today, newer technologies are making our homes smarter, and more prepared for things that are thrown their way. Use these security tips and build them into your blueprints for a much better protected home. Smart Read more…
A Buyer’s Guide to Roofing
Posted onOne of the most significant and most overlooked home repairs that you will ever have to make is the repair or replacement of a roof. While a quality roof can last for 20 to 30 years, there will come a time when replacement is inevitable. Because roofing repairs and replacements hopefully happen infrequently on a Read more…
5 Things to Know Before Buying a Home
Posted onWhile buying a home can be an exciting time in life, some couples tend to jump the gun and make a purchase without doing thorough research. A bit of research could mean they would find a better home or a better price. Before making that big purchase, there are a few things to keep in Read more…
A House in Shining Armor—Securing Your Perimeter
Posted onBefore criminals can threaten you inside your home, they must first make it through your perimeter. If you can secure your home from the street to the rooftop, potential intruders will be in a hurry to do their dirty work elsewhere. Secure Your Roof In the spring of 2016, burglars used blowtorches and grinding wheels Read more…