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The #1 Cause of Water Damage in Winter

Three main types of winter water damage are common when the weather is below freezing.

3 Ways to Prevent Water Damage in Winter

In addition to chilly temperatures and snowy scenery, winter weather brings an increased risk of water damage to your home.

Hail Resistant Roofing Products Will Last Longer and Can Lower Insurance Cost

If you want to know how big of a problem hail damage is in the United States, just ask insurance companies. So it’s not surprising that there’s a lot of interest in hail-resistant roofing materials.

Is Fall Really the Best Time to Install a New Roof?

Remember those days when in order to fact-check a statement made by your friend during an argument you had to go to a library? Me neither… Nowadays, when we want to learn something or prove a point, we turn to Google. When it comes to “what’s the best time to install a new roof”, Google’s sources seem to be divided.

Roof Without a Chimney? You’re Not Alone

There was a time when fall meant taking care of your chimney. However, as kids say these days… a chimney isn’t a thing anymore, even here in Chicago where winters are cold and spring sometimes is just an extension of winter.

When and How to Paint Your Siding

All siding systems require regular maintenance. While some require more maintenance than others, any promise that a particular product is maintenance-free should be regarded as not completely truthful.