Soffit is what connects the roof overhang to the side of your home. The term “soffit” came from the Latin word “suffixus,” which means fixed underneath. While it’s not always visible, soffit is an important part of the roof.

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 …

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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 …

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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.

Your siding forms a huge part of your home’s exterior appeal. Alongside your roofing system, which you can keep looking new with regular roof repair and maintenance, siding that always look like it’s fresh off the factory used to be an elusive goal. No matter how great-looking, siding—particularly that made of wood—will eventually look worn-out …

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“Do I even need gutter guards?” You may find yourself asking this question every once in a while. The short answer is yes, you do. Here’s why.

Take a look at your New Year’s resolutions, and then put home improvement at the top of the list. Here are four awesome home upgrades you should consider.

When you’re having a roof replacement project done in your home, your contactor will need you to make a few decisions regarding the details that make up your roofing system. One important detail that you need to decide on is the method of flashing that will be used to seal the valley areas of the roof. You …

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Ever notice water appearing on your new windows’ surface? If you have, and you don’t know what it is, this is called condensation, which often occurs in your home when it’s extremely cold outside, and your home’s humidity levels are higher than they should be.

With windows playing a role in protecting your home, they are subjected to the elements day in and day out. As such, it’s not unusual for them to fail over time, succumbing to everyday wear and tear. However, some windows fail earlier than they should. Why is that?