When looking at the exterior of your home, your roof plays a significant role. First impressions make an impact. Your roof is one of the most visible and distinguishing components of the overall appeal of the home. A well maintained dependable roof is one indicator of the overall care a home has received. Since curb […]
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How Old Is Too Old For You Roof?
Having a safe reliable roof over your family is paramount. Properly maintaining your roof is a priority for any homeowner. But over time, any roof needs repair and at some point it should be replaced. But how old is “too old” for your roof? Insurance carriers have detailed data on how long roofs are expected […]
Proper Attic Ventilation Is Important
When you are buying a new house or making repairs to your roof, it’s important to ensure the house has proper roof ventilation. Proper ventilation can prevent a whole host of issues and it’s critical to the long term health of your roof. In addition to a musty smell, a improperly vented roof can actually […]
Upgrade Your Insulation
In northern climates like Washington, having proper attic insulation and ventilation is extremely important to keep your house warm and moisture free. If you have insufficient insulation, you are wasting your heat in the winter and making your heating system work harder. If you have insufficient ventilation, you may be creating a moisture problem, which […]
Roofing Maintenance & Preparing For Winter
When you own a home, you need to perform regular maintenance on it to keep it safe and secure. Most people regularly change air filters, smoke alarm batteries, carbon monoxide alarms, and check for necessary repairs. Your roof should be high on that list. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re famous for our wet, misty, […]
Roofing Material Types
Eventually, a home’s roof will need repairs because of wind, moisture, or normal wear and tear. At some point, homeowners will have to consider replacing the entire roof. By choosing the right roofing materials, you can really increase the curb appeal and even increase the overall value of your home. When you consider different roofing […]
How Small Leaks In Your Roof Can Add Up To Huge Problems
Owning a home can sometimes be difficult and we all have issues that we put off for another day. That is the whole point of a ‘honey-do’ list, isn’t it? While we can typically wait on mowing the lawn or painting the fence, one obligation we always have to take care of is the roof. […]
10 Common causes of Roof Leaks
Ever wonder WHY your roof leaks? Well, if you’re a studio apartment dweller in an affordable city like Minneapolis with tons of snow each year or a homeowner in the rainy Northwest, then you need to understand roofing and leak issues. Let’s face it: No one wants to have to go running for a drip […]
Thinking about buying a recently “Flipped” house? Read this first.
Thinking about buying a recently “Flipped” house? Read this first. The photo displayed in this post is from a home that is in the process of being sold. The house was purchased by an investor with the intention of “Flipping” the house (i.e. buying it for below market value, doing improvements, and selling for a […]
Buyer Beware – When buying a home, be suspicious of repairs done as part of the sale.
When buying a home, it is customary (And very wise) to have an inspection performed. These inspections go a long way to uncover issues that are currently a problem. They can also reveal issues that could occur in the near future. There are some components of the home that mortgage companies focus on, because if […]
