The cold truth is, scams can be encountered in about every business under the sun, but con games in the home improvement industry, particularly roofing, are some of the most loathed. Not only do these roofing scams put desperate homeowners out thousands of dollars, they also leave more problems that are distressing and costly to fix. In this article, a professional roofing contractor discusses three of the most common fraudulent… Continue Reading
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How Are Insert and Full-Frame Window Replacements Different?
As your windows approach the end of their life span, it’s time to call up your local window and door replacement contractors and ask for estimates. Replacing a window involves many decisions. You’ll have to choose the right style, color, glass, and a dozen other different things. One of the choices you’ll face is whether you want a full-frame replacement or an insert window replacement.
Can You Replace a Single Damaged Siding Board?
Patch-up jobs can be a quick fix to many types of damage to your home. For example, you can call your local residential roofing service to replace individual shingles damaged by bad weather or a fallen tree branch. Removing broken shingles and putting in new ones are perhaps the most common jobs contractors often get called for. This way, you don’t necessarily have to replace the whole roof every time a shingle… Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About Gutter Leader Heads
Also called rain collectors, gutter boxes and conductor heads, gutter leader heads are primarily used to boost your home’s appearance from the outside. Aside from that, they work to prevent water overflow and ice buildup in the gutters and downspouts. Leader heads also enable air to enter the conductor, prevent vacuum lock and improve water flow.
Ventilation 101: 4 Common Types of Roof Vents
One of the best things about being a homeowner is having a say in the design and construction of your property. When investing in a new roof, choosing which vents to use must also be considered. Today, Polk Contracting, Inc., the leading roofing and insurance restoration contractor in the area, takes a closer look at the different types of roof vents and their unique benefits.
