Winter can wreak havoc on your landscaping, home, and roof. Unfortunately, cedar shingles can be particularly susceptible to damage over the course of a snowy, blustery, and icy winter. How can you tell if your cedar shingles didn’t survive the winter and if you need...
Roofing
Hinders or Helps? Snow and Solar Shingles
Having solar shingles installed as part of your roofing system is a great way to cut down on energy costs and reduce pollution. But this time of year there’s one big barrier that might keep you from getting the most out of your investment. The powdery white stuff...
Tips for Removing Snow from Flat Roofing
As flat roofing by nature lacks incline, it makes it easy for snow to collect on top of it, rather than slide off as it would on a slanted roof. This can lead to extra weight on the roof which can negatively effect and potentially even collapse the entire structure...
Will You Need a New Roof After Winter?
A roof is the first line of defense in protecting your home from the elements. And no season is harder on your roof than the winter. Winter precipitation can create many problems that may result in the need for a new roof after the season. Here are some of the signs...
Make Your Home Environmentally Friendly with EcoStar
Very often on this blog, we bring up the importance of energy efficiency, and offer up some ways to increase your home’s energy efficiency. Having an energy efficient home is great for your wallet, and is great for the environment. If you’re concerned about the...
Three Signs You Need a New Roof this Fall
This season is all about getting your house ready for winter and doing the prep work that will make spring a breezy, beautiful time of year. Inspecting your roof and determining if it needs to be replaced this fall can help prevent a whole host of problems from...
Energy Efficient Upgrades for Fall
Believe it or not, in just a few weeks it’ll be time to close the windows, turn on the heat, and get cozy. Take advantage of the time left before it gets cold and upgrade your home’s energy efficiency. New siding or a new roof will drastically improve your home’s...