How to Spot a Roof Storm Chaser: 6 Identifiers to Avoid Scams
An extreme weather event rolls through your area – hail, rain, wind, snow. You, along with your neighbors, notice storm damage to your roof! Depending on the extent of the damage, you may be able to file an insurance claim for the damages. It’s possible that your roof can be fixed with
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What’s the difference between an estimate, a quote, and the final cost of a
An Estimate For A Lancaster, PA Residential Roof Replacement Vs. The Final The Cost What To Expect For Your Lancaster County Residential Roof Replacement When you’re in the market for a residential roof replacement in Lancaster, PA, you’re likely going to talk to different roofing contractors.
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8 Things to Know Before Installing Skylights
Skylights get a bad rap for being leak-prone. This is due to poor installation techniques by unqualified roofers. A skylight properly installed will last for 20+ years without a problem! The key is to make sure it’s the right kind for the roof pitch because a steep-slope skylight cannot be
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What to Look for in the Roof When Buying a Home
What To Look For When Inspecting The Residential Roofing In Your New Lancaster, PA Home 3 Steps You Need To Take During A Residential Roof Inspection Congratulations! You’re looking at buying a home. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or you’ve done this a few times, it’s important to
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What Happens If You Don’t Repair A Roof Leak?
How do I know if I have a roof leak? You might have water actively dripping from a ceiling or wall inside your home. Or, you notice a water spot in your ceiling that wasn’t there before. What does that mean for you? Water coming into your home is obvious – there is a water
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What are Roofing Shingles?
What are Roofing Shingles? Shingles are probably the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about a Lancaster, PA, residential roof replacement. There are many elements of a residential roof installation system. This includes things such as the roof decking, underlayment, and drip edge.
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Is Your Roof About to Expire? A Checklist for Identifying Old Roofing
If your roof is getting up there in age, you might be wondering if it’s the right time to invest in a replacement. Getting a new roof will improve your home’s efficiency and curb appeal, but keeping the old one will give you a few more years to save up the money. Though the
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DIY How to Repair Skylight Curb Leak on Flat Rubber Roof
This commercial building in Elizabethtown, PA, has a flat EPDM rubber roof. Overall, it’s in great condition. However, the occupant is experiencing water penetration near this skylight. The source of the leak was discovered: there is a hole in the curb of the skylight’s deck. Joyland
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How to Choose the Best Roof Color for Your Home? 8 Elements to Consider
Curb appeal can increase the value of your home by 7% or more. But, you don’t have to do what you’ve always done. The fun part about owning a home is that you can make it look however you want! Because you only need to reroof your home every 15+ years, it is not often
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DIY How to Recaulk Chimney Flashing
Chimneys are a beautiful asset to a home or business! Most internal fireplaces require some type of ventilation and most often, chimneys are that ventilation. How Do Chimneys Age? The mortar, a cementitious material, secures the bricks in place and lasts about 25 years. Its lifespan can be more or
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