Operation Finally Home

Operation Finally Home is an awesome program that “brings together corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, developers, individual contributors, and volunteers to help Heroes and their families transition to the home front by addressing one of their most pressing needs – a home to call their own.” (http://www.operationfinallyhome.org/)

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How to Identify – and Avoid – Faulty Shingles

  Any good business owner can tell you that quality matters. From the quality of your materials, to the quality of your finished products, to the quality of your employees – quality always serves a business and its customers well. These same business people will tell you that sometimes things […]

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Most Common Causes of Roof Issues – and How to Avoid Them! Part 1: Improper Installation

Picture this: A person arrives home everyday to a warm, secure building that protects everything they love and everything they own. They sit down to dinner, watch a little television and maybe head to bed early. In the middle of the night they wake up to find the roof of […]

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Mid-tier vs. Upper-tier Shingles

Have you ever had a roofing salesman in your home start discussing “designer” or “luxury” shingles for your new roof and wondered what in the world they were talking about? Read on to find out!  

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Home Inspections

Buying and maintaining a home can be a scary proposition, especially for first-timers, but with a little preparation you can be on top of the process and buy with confidence. When buying a home it is always important to insist on a total-home inspection – and most buyers won’t pay for […]

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Exerpt from The Dallas Morning News: Avoid Roofing Scams

Here is an excerpt from an article in The Dallas Morning News about how to avoid a bad roofing contractor, in blue are some extra tips based on the experiences of Lone-Star Roof Systems. To read the full article, “Follow these tips to stay away from roofing scams”, click here. […]

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YAHOO Answers Question: What roof color will match well with wicker vinyl sidings.?

I’m doing siding and roofing for my house. I’m doing Royal Crest Vinyl siding Wicker color, but I’m confused with Roof color. I need to use Timberline roof. I like Barkwood and Weatherwood, which one will go best with Wicker Vinyl siding.

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See how Energy Efficient Your Home Could be with an Energy Audit

What is an energy audit? Energy audits are performed by trained inspectors who analyze points of low energy efficiency in your home. Energy auditors can be trained by a many people but there are two major organizations which train and certify energy auditors: the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) and […]

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How to Avoid Leaks, Ensure Proper Installation

Many homes are susceptible to leaks at penetrations such as chimneys or vents where there is a hole through the roof. Leaks can be avoided with correct installation or repair practices. Here are some things you need to know to make sure your roof will have what it needs to […]

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Curb Appeal, How Important is your Roof when Buying or Selling?

Whether you are buying or selling a home, a good roof can help you and a bad roof can hurt you. Most people think the biggest draw for home buyers is a great kitchen, but this is not true. A great kitchen can be icing on the cake but basics […]

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Made in America Home: Sponsored, in part, by GAF

The second “Made in America Home” was built in Chesapeake, VA, with 100% American made product from the J-bolts in the foundation to the shingles on the roof. As North America’s largest roofing manufacturers, GAF supplied materials and sponsored the project. Paul Bromfield, GAF‘s Senior Vice President of Marketing was […]

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What's in a Roof?: Composite Shingle System

  Last week I outlined the components of a Composite Shingle Roof System and their basic functions. Each component comes in several brands and some in different styles from the same brand. Several manufacturers of shingles also carry their own accessories such as GAF and Certainteed. If you are looking […]

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