Tag: roof
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How To Find A Contractor You Can’t Live Without
Do you absolutely love working with your contractor? Or do you dread the thought of another run around where you spend too much effort trying to just get one phone call returned? Do you feel like you always get over charged on a service that wasn’t that professional? If it’s time to break up the…
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Understanding Roof Underlayment
When replacing your roof, it’s very easy to get caught up in shingle color and brand. Before you rush into that, make sure your contractor is not skimping on the underlayment. Not all underlayment is created equal. Not all contractors install underlayment in the same locations. Carlson Exteriors uses Winterguard, CertainTeed’s brand of ice and…
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2014 Recap of Residential Roof Replacements
Check out a handful of roofs our crew has replaced this year! Such a variety of sizes and colors.
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Out-of-Town Roofing Contractors
Many homeowners in Central Illinois were devastatingly impacted by the storm that arrived last fall- home repairs continue to ensue 6 months later. As a local contractor, it is our responsibility and duty to both inform and educate the Bloomington/Normal area in regards to the risks of out of town contractors, commonly known as “storm chasers”.…
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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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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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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…