Roof replacement is a complex process, which is why you need to cover all bases to ensure its success. One of them involves finding a reliable roofing company to get the job done to your requirements. Before the actual installation starts, make sure you ask the important questions to minimize issues that might arise along the way.
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Now that winter is here, it’s the ideal time to savor the cold weather. However, did you know that the winter weather can have adverse effects on windows, doors and even your roof? Here’s how.
How Cold Weather Affects Windows and Doors
Now that winter is here, it’s the ideal time to savor the cold weather. However, did you know that the winter weather can have adverse effects on windows, doors and even your roof?
Maintain Your Low-Sloped Roof the Right Way
Low-sloped roofs are designed to protect your home or commercial building against the weather and other natural elements. But unlike steep-pitched roofs, these systems are more affordable and more suited for homes that have modern and contemporary architecture. They also require proper care and maintenance to stay durable and effective throughout their lifespan, just like any other roofing system. This means they must be inspected and cleaned by a trusted contractor regularly.
… Continue ReadingHow Solar Panels Increase Your Home’s Value
Logically, it’d make sense that the solar home’s value would be significantly higher than the home without solar panels. But the question is by how much more?
According to the Office of Energy and Renewable Energy (EERE), you will be able to significantly increase your home’s value when you install a solar energy system. Research indicates that the more solar panels there are on the roof, the higher the value of the home – with an estimated increase of almost $6,000 per kilowatt of solar energy. This indicates a rise of over $29,000 in the retail value of the home for a 5-kilowatt installation. Several buyers across the country will be willing to pay approximately $15,000 more for a home equipped with an average-sized solar panel.
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