Do I Really Have To Fill In The Nail Holes On My Clapboard Siding?
If a home has wood clapboard siding, there is a good chance it has nail holes that have been there for years. When it comes time to paint the house, many homeowners wonder whether every nail hole needs to be filled. There is a long-standing belief in the painting business that every nail hole must […]
Are Your Dormers Properly Flashed?
Dormers can add character, light, and valuable living space to a home. They can also be one of the more vulnerable areas of a roof when it comes to water leaks. If a dormer is not properly flashed, water can find its way behind the siding, into the walls, and eventually into the home. So, […]
Your Leaking Skylight
Skylights can bring natural light into a home and make a room feel larger and brighter. However, when a skylight starts leaking, it can create a serious problem. Water can damage the roof, insulation, ceilings, walls, and even the framing around the skylight. Understanding why skylights leak and how they are replaced can help prevent […]
Why It Is Important To STILL Clean Your Gutters If There Are No Trees Around Your Home!!
You have NO Trees Around Your Home. Literally ZERO. Then why is it still important to clean your gutters? When most homeowners think about cleaning their gutters, they immediately think about leaves and other debris from nearby trees. If there are no trees around the house, it can seem logical to assume that gutter cleaning […]
Is It Okay for Your Wood Siding to Touch Your Roof Shingles?
Wood siding and roof shingles have to meet somewhere, but they do not necessarily have to be touching. In fact, leaving a little space between them can make a big difference in how well the siding holds up over time. Wood siding should not be installed so that it rests directly on, or touches, roof […]
What Is A Portico?
You have probably passed by one a thousand times without really noticing it – or knowing what it was called! It is a common architectural feature that can add character, protection, and a sense of importance to the entrance of a home or building. It is called a portico. A portico is a covered entrance […]
Why Is Water Pouring OVER My Gutter System?
If water is pouring over your gutters, the problem is not always a clogged gutter. Many homeowners assume overflowing water means leaves or debris are blocking the system. Others immediately conclude that their gutters were installed incorrectly or that the gutters are simply too small. While those problems can certainly occur, they are far from […]
Why Is The Roof Cleaner Below My Chimney?
Have you ever looked at a roof and noticed that the shingles below a chimney sometimes appear much cleaner than the shingles around them? It is an interesting thing to spot once you know to look for it. A roof may have dark streaks, green growth, or what many people refer to as mold and […]
Why Do People Have Lions In Front Of Their Homes?
Recently, while walking down a street in Fall River, Massachusetts, I couldn’t help but notice that many homeowners had placed ornamental lion statues on either side of the entrances to their yards. This is something in certain areas that is surprisingly common. Many people also wonder why these stone or concrete lions are almost always […]
To Weave Or To Cut?
As many age-old dilemmas go, when roofing or re-roofing your home, the decision about how to handle your roof valleys—to “weave” them or “cut” them—is probably almost as old as asphalt shingles themselves. So which method is correct? Let’s explore. First, it helps to understand what a roof valley is. A valley is the area […]
