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Renovation, not relocation, drives home improvement decisions
By All Craft Exteriors. Homeowners are responding to interest rates and housing constraints by upgrading existing homes. Homeowners across the country are choosing to reinvest in their existing homes rather than try their luck in a competitive housing market. Instead of buying new, families are prioritizing exterior upgrades that ...
5 indicators it's time for a roof inspection
By Viotell Metal Concepts. Professional inspections help catch damage early in a climate that tests roofing systems year-round. Some roofs show early warning signs long before a leak or structural problem appears, while others fail after years of quiet deterioration. Knowing what to watch for can make the difference between ...
Four steps to take when you notice a roof leak
By EAS Roofing. Prompt action and professional support can prevent minor leaks from becoming major problems. After years of normal wear and tear in defending your home from rain, wind and other seasonal weather, your roof is bound to experience vulnerabilities. Roof leaks are among the most frequent issues ...
Keeping over 700 veterans safe
By Emma Peterson. Hear two of the hundreds of stories about how the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project is helping veterans across the U.S. In 2024, the National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS) reported that over 32,000 veterans were without stable housing. And that number isn’t counting the many veterans who ...
Replacing roofs and touching hearts
By Jenny Yu. One Idaho veteran received an unexpected gift this holiday season. Since its founding in 2014, Roof Rescue in Idaho Falls, Idaho, has prioritized giving back to the local communities it serves through Operation Roof Rescue. For every 100 roof replacements they complete in each of their ...
Why insurers are paying closer attention to roofs
By Mohammed Abdalla, Good Faith Energy. Understanding why insurers require new roofs and how homeowners can reduce the risk of policy cancellation. For many homeowners, few pieces of mail are as unsettling as a letter from their insurance company questioning the condition of their roof. A roof replacement can ...
Answering our most asked roofing questions
By Elite Roofing. When should I replace my roof? How much will it cost? What happens if it rains? Get the answers to the most frequently asked roofing questions! So, you’re thinking of starting a roofing project and don’t know where to begin? Look no further. Here at Elite ...
Assessing your roof after the storm
By Guardian Roofing. A careful inspection after heavy wind or rain helps uncover damage early and keeps your roof system at optimal performance. As winds blow and rain falls, your roof works hard to endure the typical seasonal weather conditions. Shingles can loosen, gutters can shift and debris can ...
Protecting your roof from hail damage
By Fields Roof Service. Roof condition, materials and hail size all affect how well a roof performs. Hailstorms can leave homeowners questioning whether their roof held up or suffered hidden damage. Even brief storms can impact roofing systems in different ways depending on hail size, wind speed and roofing materials. ...
Understanding decking costs on your roofing estimate
By Northern Arizona Roof Services. Proper decking replacement requires planning, labor and craftsmanship that ensure long-term performance. Homeowners reviewing a roofing estimate often pause when they see a line item for plywood decking and wonder why the price looks higher than what they have seen at a local home improvement ...
