As you search for a suitable material for your Charleston-area home’s roof replacement, you think long and hard about metal roofing and your budget. Can a metal roof be installed directly over shingles to save money? What goes under metal roofing? Metal roofing is an attractive, durable alternative to shingles, but it is far more than a mere replacement for them. [Read more…] about 5 Layers Under Your Metal Roof & Why Shingles Should Not Be One
Your Charleston home has roof damage. Insurance will cover it, surely, but you may not even know where to start. Perhaps you know how to file a claim, but you ran into some unscrupulous contractors in the past. Now you are overwhelmed with concerns and questions, questions like, “How do I get this done?” “What does a workmanship warranty cover?” “Will homeowners insurance cover roof repair services?” [Read more…] about How To Tell If Homeowners’ Insurance Will Cover Your Roof Repair
Ah, To-Do Lists! Most homeowners make them, and some homeowners actually refer to them when tackling the never-ending chores of home ownership. “Call exterminator re: palmetto bugs,” or “Can handyman repair roof for cheap?” You could try mint oil for the roaches palmetto bugs, but for the roof, never let a handyman near it! [Read more…] about 4 Reasons A Handyman Should Never Repair Your Roof
In and around Charleston, natives are very familiar with palmetto trees. Homeowners often jealously guard these coastal beauties, and roofers don’t mind them. Palmetto fronds seldom find their way into your home’s gutters because of their great size. If your Charleston-area property has just about any other kind of native tree, though, you already know the answer to the question, “Are gutter guards worth installing?” [Read more…] about How To Tell If Gutter Guards Are Worth Installing
Charleston-area homeowners are blessed to be spared ice dams on their roofs. Yet even with the relatively balmy weather we enjoy, our roofs, gutters, soffits, and fascia boards face real abuse. When should you worry about those roofing elements? Here are three vital facts to file under “Gutters; what to know” in your resource library of home upkeep. [Read more…] about 3 Things You Need To Know About The Best Gutters For Your Home
Windows serve to protect your home from outside elements. However, they can also be a standout feature of your home’s curb appeal. There are different window types to keep your home or business running efficiently. With proper selection and installation, energy-efficient windows can significantly minimize your lighting, heating, and cooling costs. So, when it’s time to replace your old windows with new energy-efficient options, you can expect the following process: [Read more…] about The 6 Step Installation Process From Start To New Windows
