Some folks are born listmakers. Others, mainly homeowners, learn the value of lists and checklists because their homes need a little TLC. Having a residential roofing inspection checklist is a good safeguard against roofing headaches for every homeowner. […]
Ah, the Sunny South. It’s just pecan pie, mild winters, and mint juleps day in, day out. For anyone living in the Tennessee Valley, you know it’s nonsense. We have a lot of rough weather. We may not get six feet of snow like Vermonters, but we face intense storms. Our roofs need to be FORTIFIED. Here’s why. […]
You know you need a new roof and you have already settled on America’s most popular residential roofing material, the shingle. How can you update the look of your Birmingham-area home, choose the right shingle and color, and get it installed without worry? Here are five tips to determine what roof shingles are best. […]
Can you name a brand of chicken that features 11 herbs and spices? Sure you can. The reason? Only one brand, KFC, can make that claim. Can you name a brand of insulation that is pink? Again, you sure can: reliable, efficient Owens Corning Fiberglas™ insulation. But let’s find out: “Why is Owens Corning insulation pink?” and go behind the scenes with other facts about Owens Corning insulation. […]
Blown-in attic insulation is as easy as 1-2-3. Your major decision is not where the insulation should go, but who puts it there. You can solve this problem quickly by relying on a local, helpful insulation contractor. […]
You already knew blown-in insulation was better than rolled-out fiberglass batts. Good for you, and better for your budget; you have saved a lot of money over the years! But now you look at the insulation and see it has settled over time. The ready answer: your local, helpful insulation contractor ready to install fresh attic insulation. But will it settle, too? […]
Kids hate tests. Adults, amazingly, seek them out online and in waiting room magazines. Here’s a test many Alabama homeowners would fail: when should insulation be replaced? Here are all the cliff notes you need to earn an A+. […]
Attic insulation is intended to make your Alabama home more comfortable while saving you money on energy costs. We say “intended” because attic insulation has three natural enemies: age, gravity, and moisture. […]
What does a leaky roof look like? Is it the slow drip-drip-drip of water soaking your attic insulation? Is it a patch of stained drywall on a ceiling you just notice five minutes before company arrives? Most leaky roofs are not caused by heavy storm damage where half your roof peels away. No, a leaky roof can be a subtle, insidious thing that takes weeks to show itself. Let’s go behind the scenes of roof leaks to find out how you, the conscientious homeowner, can save yourself time, money, and heartache. […]
Personal finance gurus often tell you to save for life’s unexpected challenges and to use credit sparingly for the fun stuff. Unfortunately, most homeowners — nearly 75 percent — avoid saving and too often borrow for vacations, says MarketWatch. Faced with a choice to get your roof repaired or go to Disney World, what would you do? […]
