Never underestimate the power of curb appeal. A whopping 99 percent of National Association of Realtors members believe it’s important in attracting a buyer. August is National Curb Appeal Month, and the perfect time for homeowners to make upgrades. Whether repairs enhance form, function or both, homeowners should select projects that will improve quality […]
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Building Homes with Products Made in the USA
MILLS RIVER, N.C. – Made in the USA Day on July 2nd serves as the ideal time to focus on the benefits of constructing homes with Made in America products. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, there are 12.3 million manufacturing workers in the United States. And, American manufacturers contributed $2.18 trillion to […]
Failing Concrete Roof Leads Homeowner to Polymer Slate Roofing
LENEXA, KAN. – Homeowner Julie Beck knew she had to get a new roof when it started raining inside her attic. Cracked concrete tiles, a poor installation job and overall deterioration of her concrete roof all combined in 2015 to prompt Beck to invest in a new Bellaforté Slate roof. “We suffered with this […]
Get Your Roof Ready for Winter with a Fall Inspection
As the calendar turns from summer to fall, it’s a perfect time to take a look at the roof before the harsh weather of winter arrives. Roof conditions can change with the season, especially when extreme temperature changes are involved. Temperature and seasonal changes can impact a roof’s ability to protect a home. Make sure […]
What is an Architectural Shingle?
(guest post courtesy Atlas Roofing) How Do Architectural Shingles Compare to Traditional Flat Shingles? For consumers building a new home or replacing the roof on an existing one, the selection of a roofing shingle is the most important part of the process. After all, the shingles installed today should protect and enhance a […]
Upgrade Your Roof with Architectural Shingles
One of our recent EHT projects was a DIY “roof-over,” in which we covered an existing single layer of three-tab asphalt roof shingles with architectural shingles. In roofing, the term “architectural” generally means the shingle has a three-dimensional design and construction. A true architectural shingle will have more than one thickness to provide enhanced […]
Roof Tips from GAF
Checked on the condition of your asphalt roof lately? GAF sent me these tips for an early winter inspection. — M. Weber Is your roof ready for Santa and his sleigh? Our homes’ first measure of protection against rain and snow is the roof. New Jersey based GAF, North America’s largest Roofing Manufacturer, has six […]
DIY Roof Inspection Tips
Our friends at GAF, North America’s largest Roofing Manufacturer based in New Jersey, offers these tips for how to get your roof ready for the cold winter. 1. Start off by checking the roof framing structure to make sure it is not compromised. Visually scan the roof for any sagging or uneven […]
Sweet Roof!
One of EHT‘s most recent projects was a complete roof tear-off and replacement job, using synthetic shake roofing from DaVinci Roofscapes. You’ll be finding the complete feature story in an upcoming issue of Extreme How-To, but for the time being I wanted to share a few photos from the job. It really is a beautiful […]