A gutter protection system, also known as gutter guards, is a system of plastic or metal gutter screens or covers designed to let water drain into your gutters but keep debris out. Gutter protection is a good idea if you…
When it’s time for roof replacement, you have some choices to make. The variety of roofing materials can boggle the mind. But what’s right for your home? To answer that question, you need to consider several factors, including: Your tastes…
According to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, winters in Virginia can be punishing: “Winters in Virginia can mean snow or subfreezing temperatures, as well as strong winds or even ice or heavy rain storms. Winter weather can knock out…
Dale Yalanovsky’s article for SFGate.com identifies several important factors to consider when choosing the best shingles for one’s home. Yalanovsky points out that unlike other roofing products, shingles come in a variety of materials, styles, and colors, which makes choosing…
Even though winter has already arrived, it’s not yet too late for households to minimize the potential damage snow and ice will inflict on their properties. Kimberly Lankford from the business publication Kiplinger lists down a few maintenance tips that…
Repairing Hail Damage to Roofs: While most hail storms produce tiny frozen pellets that bounce harmlessly off your house’s roof, some hail storms produce large, heavy chunks of ice that can cause some serious damage. Hail damage repair should be…
New Roof or Repairs The first reaction to either having a new roof installed or needing to repair an existing one, can for many homeowners create a sensation that borders on panic! Generally, the first thought is directly related to…
All about Green Roofs: Disclaimer: We are currently not working with green roofs. This article is for educational purposes only. If you’ve ever visited certain government or university buildings in places like Chicago or Virginia, you may have noticed something…
Proof of Virginia’s growing interest in adopting wholesale solar energy is Dominion Virginia Power’s ongoing project to install 2,000 solar panels in an industrial building in Gloucester. “When operational in the first quarter of 2014, the fixed panels on the…
Most people list “Having a roof over my head” as one of life’s essentials—and there’s a reason for that. It’s not just a matter of practicality or aesthetics (though both of those play a part). Your roof is what keeps…