The right gutter cleaning tools for a Florida home are different from what works in Ohio or Oregon. Florida gutters fill faster (palm fronds, oak leaves, Spanish moss, pine needles), corrode harder (salt air, sustained humidity), and matter more (a clogged gutter ahead of a hurricane can fail catastrophically). For most Florida homeowners, the right...
Metal roofs can look very attractive and are a very sturdy and reliable kind of roof to have. However, that’s not to say that you can simply install a metal roof and then leave it be. You do actually have to maintain your metal roof, and there can actually be quite a lot involved in...
Protecting your home in strong winds and hurricanes is important if you want to make sure that you don’t overdo it with your insurance and you have somewhere to live after the storm has passed. One of the best ways that you can protect your home from strong winds is to install a metal roof....
No, metal roofs are not hotter than shingles made from asphalt or other standard materials such as slate, for example. That said metal roofing, like any other roofing material, will heat up in direct sunlight. But due to the reflective nature of metal, especially in lighter colors, any heat absorption is much more quickly dissipated...
Metal siding is a common choice for residential homes, and for good reason. It’s extremely durable and long lasting, and easy to look after. This means that even though there’s an initial higher cost, it can be far cheaper in the long run because it can last for decades. However, because you’re picking a siding...
Metal Roofing, in particular, can have a massive impact on your home’s energy efficiency, and lighter metal roofs, in particular, can significantly impact your home’s energy use in a positive way. But to make sure you maximize all the benefits of metal roofing, you need to pay attention to the installation process—more specifically, the ventilation...
Your roof is the first line of defense that your home has as soon as the winds begin to pick-up and a hurricane approaches. You might have at first thought that picking the style and material for your roof is only to make your home look good and increase its value, but if you pick...
Once you’ve made the decision to go with metal roofing for your home, you still have to settle on which type you want. Of the options available are R-panel and standing seam. And while they may look similar, there are some big differences to consider between both. R Panel Roofing Large, durable metal panels that...
If your roof sustains damage due to storms, fallen trees, or other unforeseen events, you may need to file an insurance claim to have it repaired or replaced. We’ve created the graphic below as a handy resource to save and follow should the moment ever arise that you need to file an insurance claim due...
Metal siding is a versatile, durable and cost effective material to consider for your new home or renovation project. In addition to it’s functional benefits, metal siding can also be a great design choice that suits a variety of home styles. When it comes to incorporating design into your metal siding project, there are many...
