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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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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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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What's in a Roof?

A good roof is more than shingles or tiles, it is a system with several components which work together to protect your home from the elements. Without quality products and proper installation a roof will not be as durable or as functional. Depending on the type of roof, certain system […]

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HGTV Dream Home 2012: Get the Look!

The HGTV 2012 Dream Home rises from the rolling hills outside Park City, Utah as a beautiful piece of architecture while still reflecting the natural beauty of its setting. Formal walled gardens of ornamental grasses and custom corrugated steel accents on the roof tie the home into the meadows below […]

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Upward Trend in Roofing Costs makes Warranty Upgrades a Great Investment

The vast majority of American homes are roofed with asphalt shingles. These offer durability, custom looks, and the lowest costs out of popular roofing materials. Even though they remain a great value, the cost of manufacturing asphalt shingles has risen dramatically in the past few years and is likely to […]

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Are Your Shingles Aging?

Wouldn’t it be great if your shingle roof would last forever? Well like most things, shingles will age. If you want a longer lasting roofing material (2/3X longer), look into installing metal or tile. Not all shingles age similarly. In order to evaluate the life of your shingles, check the […]

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