When planning a home remodel, it is easy to focus on the initial estimate. However, the "cheapest" material often becomes the most expensive over the next decade. In the industry, we look at the difference between Initial Outlay and Lifecycle Cost.
Read MoreWhen it comes to upgrading a home’s exterior, especially in the Midwest, James Hardie fiber cement siding is often the top recommendation. While it looks like traditional wood, it is actually a high-performance composite made of cement, sand, and cellulose fibers.
Read MoreNatural slate has been the "crown jewel" of roofing for centuries. It’s stunning, historic, and incredibly durable. But for the average homeowner, it has two major deal-breakers: weight and maintenance. That’s where DaVinci Faux Slate comes in.
Read MoreThe Terminology Breakdown: In the roofing world, "standard" shingles are made of oxidized asphalt—which is essentially asphalt hardened until it’s stiff. The industry term you need to know is NEX® Polymer Modified Asphalt. What it is: Malarkey rubberizes the asphalt core of the shingle.
Read MoreThe Terminology Breakdown: What is a Roof Hip?A hip is the external angle where two roof planes meet. Unlike a ridge (which is horizontal), a hip slopes downward from the ridge to the eaves. Think of it like the "outer corner" of a building's roof.What is a Roof Valley?
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After an Illinois winter, your roof has likely taken a beating from the "freeze-thaw" cycle. Before the heavy spring rains and high winds arrive, taking 20 minutes to perform a "ground-level" audit can save you thousands in emergency repairs. 1.
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To a homeowner, a row of icicles hanging from the gutters can look like a winter postcard. But to a roofer, those icicles are often a warning sign of a "Winter Saboteur" known as an ice dam.
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When you think of a new roof, you probably picture the shingles. While shingles are the stars of the show, they aren’t actually the only thing keeping your home dry. Beneath those shingles lies a critical component called roof underlayment.
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When you think of a roof, you probably picture shingles. But those shingles need a solid surface to nail into—and that surface is the Roof Decking (also called "sheathing"). Think of it as the "floor" of your roof that sits on top of your rafters. What is Roof Decking?
Read MoreIf you live in Chicagoland, you know that our winters are no joke. Between heavy snow and freezing cycles, your roof takes a beating. While shingles are your first line of defense, there is a "secret weapon" underneath them called Ice and Water Shield. What is an Ice and Water Shield?
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