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When Should You Get New Windows?
Many people clean their windows pre-summer which doubles as a window inspection. Even if you don’t clean, you should inspect the condition of your windows and window frames. It can be tricky deciding if a repair or a replacement is the way to go, so, when should you get new windows? You should consider upgrading…
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A Beautiful Day to Work!
Our roofing crew is hard at work putting up a roof at Fox Creek, Bloomington, IL
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Spring Rains Bring Clogged Gutters
Spring is a wonderful time of year unless you are stuck cleaning out your gutters. Besides being an unwanted chore, there can be serious consequences that come with damaged and obstructed gutters. Gutters sole purpose is to divert water away from your home and roof- if this is not the case, possible problems can be mold,…
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Storm Damage
While a good storm can be good for a deep sleep, it’s usually pretty hard on the exterior of our home. The strong winds can dislodge shingles and siding while hail can pock-mark or pierce it. We all have had a contractor knock on our door letting us know they could fix it for free…
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First Roof Of The Season
Our guys have been anxious to get back to roofing after this long, hard winter. When your house is having the roof replaced make sure your contractors don’t skip on the safety of themselves and your property! All workers should be wearing a harness and for certain grades of steepness toe bars should be installed.…
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It’s that time of year…
As we all anxiously anticipate Spring, ideas for home improvement and thoughts on home repairs come rolling through our head. A good place to start knowing what and who is available to you is at your local home show. If your roof showed it’s age this winter with all the ice and snow, a new…
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2014 Homeshow
Come visit Carlson Exteriors Inc.’s booth and meet our new Roofing Project Manager, Caleb Gee!
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Proper Roof Ventilation
Most people know that their roofs need to be ventilated, but you might find yourself asking these questions: What is the purpose of ventilation? What does proper ventilation look like? How do I know if my roof ventilation is functioning? What are signs that my roof isn’t properly ventilated? And finally what are my options…