Roofing 101
8 Steps to Getting HOA Approval
By Kate Smith, DaVinci Roofscapes. Expert advice on working with, not against, your HOA on your next home project. Stuck between the color scheme of your dreams and the HOA board? You wouldn’t be alone. Across the country Americans living in homeowner association-governed communities are struggling to get HOA approval ...
Which Materials are Best for Southeast Roofs?
By Quarrix. What to consider when choosing materials for a Southeastern roofing project. People who live in the Southeastern U.S. know how great the weather can be. The climate is warm and there’s plenty of sunny days throughout the year. But there are disadvantages. Extreme heat, natural disasters and pests ...
Preparing to Purchase Your New Roof
By Malarkey Roofing Products. Make a wise investment in your roof by giving yourself ample to time to research your financing options. When preparing for a new roof, deciding on the right time and budget can be difficult as many factors may need to be considered. The biggest qualm ...
Chimney Tuckpointing: Do’s and Don’ts for Selecting Mortar
By Cass Jacoby. Choosing the right caulk for tuckpointing will deliver unmatched results on your home. While the bricks in a chimney can last for decades, mortar has a shorter lifespan. The mortar can deteriorate over time due to harsh conditions or weather, but the bricks themselves can still be ...
5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Find the Perfect Exterior Color Scheme
By Kate Smith for DaVinci Roofscapes. Your home is telling you the best exterior colors to use. Are you listening? People often lament that choosing exterior colors is so much more complicated than picking colors for an interior, when just the opposite is true. When selecting interior colors, there ...
Pros and Cons to Replacing Your Roof in the Winter
By Guillaume Bailly, for GAF. Consider the human factor, your shingle product choice and the tools being used and their capacity to perform before deciding to have your roof worked on during the winter. I saw the situation over and over again when I worked for the emergency repair ...
How to Pick the Perfect Stain Color
By Charis Babcock, Sashco. Your guide to finding the log stain that’s right for your home. Deciding what color your home should be is not an easy choice to make. It can be lovely at times to envision your perfect home, but when you must decide on the little ...
Your Guide to Roofing Materials Made for the Southwest
By Quarrix. A quick overview of roofing materials that can stand the challenges of the Southwest. The Southwest in America is among the most geographically diverse and unique landscapes. From the mesas and bluffs to the flatlands, this dry region is an undeniable spectacle. The same can be said ...
Which Comes First, the Roofing or the Siding?
By Cass Jacoby. Why you should choose to install the roof before your siding. It can be hard as a homeowner to know the order in which renovation projects should go; it can feel a little like you have lost the assembly instructions to your house. Stress no more ...
Recommendations to Help You Win Over HOA Approval
By Kate Smith, DaVinci Roofscapes. How to earn HOA approval for the colors of your home in a snap. You finally found the perfect color for your house. It embodies your personality and complements the exterior. There is just one problem: your HOA hates it. Thousands of residents living in ...
