On a list of things to pay any mind to, the amount of snow falling on your roof is probably somewhere around the bottom. This is because snow falling on a roof is pretty unavoidable and usually doesn’t elicit concern. Take note, I stated usually, meaning there are some instances where snow falling on your …
You might have a pretty good idea of the kind or specification of nails that would adequately hold your fascia board in place. A dense fascia material, based on common sense, would need a fairly long fastener for a firm install. Plus, a fascia board is an exterior component of a home, so nails that …
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Several components go into making a roofing structure durable and sustainable, two of these components worthy of mentioning are drip edges and roof gutters. These materials protect underlying roofing components from water damage and help channel water from the roof to proper drainage. So, you must’ve probably inferred from the above pointers that the placement …
Smart siding, otherwise known as SmartSide siding, is a special type of exterior finish. It is made of wood and coated with water-resistant waxes to better preserve it from the elements. Going off the product information provided by the manufacturers, smart siding can withstand extreme humidity levels and are just as durable as aluminum and …
Although roof gutters are relatively easy to install, a simple misstep in their placement can render all your efforts to protect your roofing structure from water damage useless. A general rule of thumb is to use your shingles as a point of measurement to get the accurate placement of your gutters. We’ll get into the …
How Far Down Should Gutters Be From Shingles? (Quick Guide!) Read More »
Unforeseen delays, such as a mix-up in your shingle order, changing of roofers or contractors, and so much more, could slow the process leading up to the completion of your roof. In situations like this, you might’ve considered leaving your roof exposed for some time until you can finish it up. Given the significant role, …
Have you ever wondered why houses are wrapped like Christmas presents mid-construction? Well, this is done to keep them from sustaining external damage. As the name implies, house wrap is a synthetic product used to protect homes from the elements. In other words, it is protective wrapping paper for houses. If you’ve ever seen homes …
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Stucco has been around for a pretty long time and is one of the easiest exterior finishes to apply, but what a lot of people don’t know about these products is that they go on varying surfaces in specific thicknesses. You’re probably wondering why this should even matter. Well, it matters because a stucco finish …
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If you love to carry out home improvement projects or you’re an active DIYer, grout and stucco are products you must’ve come in contact with once or twice in your lifetime. There’s one thing pretty apparent about these materials and it’s that they are both cement-based. So, it can be tempting to use these products …
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If there’s anything you’ll notice as a newcomer in Texas, it’s that it doesn’t rain so often. Hopefully, you’re a lover of all things sunny and warm because those are the prevailing atmospheric conditions in this fast-growing state. On the bright side, the warm and sunny weather is just what you need if you plan …
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