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Winterizing tips…while you still have nice weather!
This winter has been very different from the winters that we have been experiencing lately. This time last year our kids in the public school system had missed several days of school and we had experienced several pretty significant snow falls. At this point I know...
How to avoid snow and ice damage.
Have you heard of an ice dam? An ice dam is a wall of ice that forms at the edge of the roof. This happens when the heat from within the house starts to melt the snow that is on the roof. Once the snow begins to melt, the water runs down and refreezes at the edge of...
Home Remodelers vs Home Contractors
So you and your family have decided to pull the trigger on a home remodel. Now what? You have an internet full of options and a dusty copy of the yellow pages. Before you call anyone you need to make sure that you have done your homework. Here is a good question to...
Preparing your home for Fall.
By now, you have taken notice of the falling leaves and the changing colors. You and your family might even have a 'Fall Bucket List'. People often overlook a major to do list when fall rolls around. Your home's fall bucket list, it might not be as much fun but it...
7 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR ROOFING CONTRACTOR: QUESTION 7
7. Does the company provide sufficient details for the project being performed? The contractor should be able to clearly explain how they plan to perform the work and what materials will be used. Compliance with local ordinances - Question the contractor...
7 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR ROOFING CONTRACTOR: QUESTION 6
6. What is the company’s workmanship warranty? Typically, contractor workmanship warranties are for two year or more. Longer warranties are not necessarily more valuable than shorter warranties. The length of the warranty is less important than the intent and...
7 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR ROOFING CONTRACTOR: QUESTION 5
5. What is the contactor’s record for complaint resolution? Automatically reject any contractor who says they never had a complaint. The best of contractors find themselves in disputes for one reason or another. Be forewarned that many quality contractors, in...
7 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR ROOFING CONTRACTOR: QUESTION 4
4. Do you have local references? Check references carefully. Current references are only valuable to see if the owner is happy with the contractor's work, but only long term references are the proof of actual performance of the contractor's work. Most...
7 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR ROOFING CONTRACTOR: QUESTION 3
3. Is the company a registered contractor, and a member in good standing of a trade association? Do not be fooled by a contractor. A better test is to question the contractor's commitment to his trade. Is he a member of the trade association relative to their...
7 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR ROOFING CONTRACTOR: QUESTION 2
2. Does the company carry insurance and is the coverage adequate? When deciding on a contractor be sure that the company can provide specific, detailed information of their insurance coverage. They should be able to provide the name and phone number of their...