Roof & Windows Guide
How we came to a decision for a new roof Our home isn’t even twenty years old yet, so the idea of needing a new roof wasn’t in the forefront of our minds by any means. That said, its not a new home either, and we are seeing the effects of age over the years. We have been keeping up with it as we can, but I really love our little house and it is something I am happy to
Read moreThe timeless style and versatility of Roman Blinds make them an elegant choice for any room in your home. Unlike wooden or vinyl slat blinds or faux wood blinds, these shades are made of fabric that folds into pleats when the blinds are drawn. The pleats are available in two styles: the flat fold pleat which creates a clean, sleek look or the tear drop pleat which balloons to give an elegant, feminine look. The cords of the Roman blind
Read moreThe use of awnings over doors, windows or deck of houses or stores has increased over the years. We can find this attachment to the wall of the building made of canvas or other material and steel structure. This structure when installed in homes or commercial places serves as additional shade or protection from the sun or rain. It also adds value to the house or property as it makes it more elegant and stylish. There are important things you
Read moreDecorative Window Films for Energy Savings, Privacy, and Colorful Décor Block out an ugly view or the eyes of nosy neighbors, and keep the sun’s heat from running up your AC bills while it fades your carpets and furniture, with decorative window film. Frosted glass, etched glass, tinted and UV-reflective, you can even find colorful DIY window films that look like beautiful stained glass, abstracts, or floral designs. Privacy and good looks! Shades and curtains are not always the best
Read moreCan we save the world with a tin of paint? If a report by the National Centre for Atmospheric Research is to be believed, the answer is yes. The research suggests that white or reflective roof coverings are the answer to stabilizing climate change. The principle is simple enough. Dark coloured surfaces absorb more heat than reflective lighter coloured ones. Try wearing a black T-shirt on a sunny day. Roofs with black surfaces attract more heat. The NCAR study
Read moreIt’s that time of year when people start looking at what the replacement window prices are likely to be for their home, the spring and summertime are when the most home renovation happens. Whilst it’s often a big temptation to put off home window repairs and other repairs for that matter, it’s important that you don’t. The more you put off doing the repairs on your home then the more costly they are likely to be in the long run.
Read moreChances are, homeowners tend not to look at their roofs all too often. However, as years go by, taking a close look becomes a necessity. That way, if small repairs pop up, addressing them immediately can occur. What happens, though, when a new roof is a priority because small fixes are no longer working? 5 Ways to Tell If Roof Replacement is Needed Are there sags in the roof? When inspecting it from the ground and noticeable sagging is present,
Read moreAbout If you are good with your hands then why pay other people a lot of money to fit a window. Most people would be able to do this and with a little know-how, you will be fitting your own uPVC windows. Types Of Fitting There are two main types of fitting 1: Pin in – This is where you don’t have to take out an old window. All you are doing is standing the new window in and fixing
Read moreIf you’re in need of house windows and are open to all possibilities, you’re in for a doozy of a choice. There are a huge variety of windows for houses on the market, and these, in turn, feature a bigger variety of glass and other materials as well as fixtures for opening and closing the windows. Do you want hung windows that open on a vertical axis sliding windows that operate on a horizontal plane? Maybe you’d prefer a window
Read moreIf you had asked me the question posed in that title ten years ago, I might have given you a blank stare. Inspect my roof? I had NEVER inspected my roof. It would be a safe bet that none of my neighbors ever inspected their roofs either. You’d have a roof inspected when you were buying or selling a house. Other than that, you waited until it wore out or started leaking. Inspect it? For what? You might as well
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