What Are the Advantages of Vinyl Windows and Doors?
Windows and doors come in a wide range of colors, styles, colors and materials. With all the options available today, it can be difficult to select which is best for your home. One of the most popular window and door materials today is vinyl due to its appeal and cost-effectiveness. […]
Where Rainwater From Your Gutters and Downspouts Can Go
Your gutter system is one of the most important components of your home. After all, without it, you’ll be leaving your home vulnerable to moisture damage. By installing gutters around your home, they can easily catch the rainwater that runs off your roof and safely direct it away from your home. But where exactly does the rainwater go? Here are the different places where your gutters and downspouts can take the rainwater it catches. […]
How Often Should My Roof Be Inspected? And How Do I Inspect It?
Whether your roof was installed last year or 20 years ago, do you know what’s going on up there? Is everything still in order? Is there any wind or pest damage? What if my shingles are not aging well or are failing? Our roofs protect the rest of our house and they need to not be ignored. In fact your roof should be inspected every year. What should be looked at during this annual inspection? Here’s a checklist: Check for any wind damage or pest damage. Check for any exposed sealant that has been sun and wind-beaten. Due to the extreme weather changes in Wisconsin, nails in your shingles or roof deck can move. These nails will stick up and eventually rip through the shingles if not addressed. Check the condition of the product. Is there major granule loss? Is there any blistering? Is there any cracks in the shingles? Do the gutters need any resealing? Are the vents or ridge vent clear of debris? Do the bath vents appear to be functioning? If you don’t want to get up there and do this yourself, I have a solution for you! Call us! We at Tri-County Contracting are skilled in roof product inspection and routine maintenance. We can run through this checklist for you. We so believe in yearly inspections that we include free yearly inspections with every new roof we install. We call this our "11/10 (eleven ten) workmanship warranty". After we install your brand new roof system, we do a full roof inspection. This ensures that everything has been installed properly and looks great. After that we come back each year for ten years for a product inspection and routine maintenance. So you get 11 inspections over 10 years. You don’t have to worry about your roof anymore! [...]
Solar Tubes vs. Skylights: Which One Should You Pick?
Homeowners are constantly looking for ways to save on their energy bills. Thankfully, this can be accomplished various ways, such as a window, roof or siding replacement project. Even replacing your old HVAC unit with a better one can do the trick. However, what some don’t realize is that there is another option that can help you save on energy: installing solar tubes or skylights on your roof. […]
How Does Water Quality Affect Window Cleaning?
When it comes to cleaning and maintaining your window, the quality of the water you’re using is not exactly a thing that immediately pops into your mind. Water quality varies, and its effects vary. Hard water, for example, can benefit your health since it contains essential minerals; conversely, the increased mineral content is a detriment to cleaning. […]
How the Better Business Bureau Rates Roofing Contractors
Accreditation from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) acts as a guide to help you choose between roofers and is a reliable source of information – with both customer feedback and how the company in question addresses concerns. […]
