Attic Insulation and How It Benefits Your Roof

The health of your roof not only relies on the quality of shingles but also on the condition of your attic insulation. Excessive heat in your attic can escape through gaps and cracks and end up at your roof’s peak. Once it reaches your roof deck, it can lead to excess moisture and pressure. Effective insulation in your attic can combat this issue by providing an effective resistance to the flow of heat to other areas.

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Tips on Choosing the Ideal Color for Your Asphalt Shingles

Your roof plays a significant role in your home’s curb appeal and resale value. If you’re having it replaced soon, one of the things you need to think about is its new color. Choosing a brand new color for your asphalt shingles is an immense undertaking, especially as you will have to live with it for many years. 

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Preparing the Right Roofing Emergency Action Plan

Seeing as roofs are subject to the weather, impact from debris and other damaging factors, emergency repairs are unavoidable. Building owners with carefully devised plans can handle any sudden issues quickly and efficiently. Without a proper strategy, the safety of the property, as well as the people in it, could be compromised. 

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What Factors Affect Gutter Installation Costs?

Your gutters protect your roofing system and the rest of your home’s exterior from water damage. If the gutters you have are already rusting or sagging, prompt replacement may be necessary. For cases like this, it’s important for homeowners to at least have an idea of the potential cost. In this post, our experts at Thompson Roofing and Construction share the factors that determine how much money you need for new gutters.

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Why Replacing Your Siding in Spring Is a Good Choice

Siding keeps your home protected from the elements, provides insulation and boosts curb appeal. Replacing it at the right time can save you time, money and effort.

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3 Common Threats to Your Roof’s Health

Roofs are made to be durable and resilient, and to withstand the elements. Being the frontline defense of your home, a roof is exposed to all kinds of threats. To keep your roof in optimal condition, it’s essential to know the elements that can cause damage to it.

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Siding Terms To Keep In Mind

Siding is an important part of your home. It protects your indoor space from the elements, provides insulation and increases curb appeal. As a homeowner, knowing more about your siding can help you make better choices during your next siding replacement project.

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Signs of Sagging Gutters That Require Attention

Keeping your gutters in good working order eliminates moisture issues and directs rainfall away from your home. If you see that your gutters are loose, make sure to fix them right away.

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Tips on Extending Your Roof’s Service Life

Roofs are essential to any home, but they are also susceptible to the effects of wear and tear. Typically, roofs can last for 15-20 years, and some may even go beyond the 20-year mark, depending on their material.

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Can Siding Replacement Help With Noise Reduction?

Living beside a busy street or highway can be annoying and disruptive. The sounds outside can sometimes overwhelm your senses during certain parts of the day and affect your comfort. If you are wondering if certain home improvements could help address this issue, you might be pleased to know that a new siding could be a good investment in terms of noise reduction.

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