Tag: Roofing
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Should I get a Layover on My New Roof?
When looking to purchase a new roof for their home, many homeowners debate laying new shingles over the existing shingles or just start fresh by tearing off the old shingles. Usually homeowners think about laying over to save some money – but is it worth the saved bucks? Most cases – no. Its worth tearing…
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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Roofer
Project Manager Nick Coyle has been in the roofing industry practically his whole life. Nick is an expert at stopping roof leaks, provides honest and detailed roof replacement quotes, and manages roofing crews, I sat down with Nick to find out the most popular questions from homeowners but more importantly the questions homeowners should be…
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How Much Does A Roof Replacement Cost?
It your roof needs replaced, often your first thought is, “How much is my roof replacement?” Great question – but it doesn’t come with an easy answer. There are many different factors that effect the pricing of your roof replacement. Those include:
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Home Exterior Spring Check List
As the weather starts to turn friendly for outside activities; think about running through this quick check list for your home. Spring is the optimal time to address any problems or hire any contractors. 1. Inspect your roof Even if you didn’t have any big hail storms or winter storms, it’s not a good habit…
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Landmark Pro Is Now Impact 3 Resistant!
We have loved offering Landmark Pro as a shingle options for roof replacements. The colors, quality, and durability are a great buy for the price. Starting in 2023 Landmark Pro will now be rated as a Class 3 impact Resistant Shingle. Up until now, the only Impact Resistant shingles Carlson Exteriors offered was the Northgate…
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Love Your Contractor
Do you have heart eyes for your contractor? Or do you dread the thought of another roofer ghosting? Do you trust your siding repair company 100% or are you constantly fact checking everything they say? If you feel like it’s time to break up with your contractor – here are some great tips on finding…
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Modern Farmhouse Looks
The Modern Farmhouse look is here to stay! It’s one of our most requested looks when clients come in to design or plan their home. While the traditional white and black modern farmhouse look is still the number one look, we are seeing more and more colors.
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Mid Week Check-in 6/23/2022
Charles started a white soffit and black fascia in Towanda Il Dave removed cedar shake siding, installed proper flashing, installed new cedar shake and painted to match Josh replaced incorrect flashing on a chimney in bloomington il Ricky installed new storm windows in Bloomington IL and fixed a bad leak where the gutter meets the…
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Mid Week Check-in 6/16/2022
Bryant and his crew are almost finished with their vinyl siding replacement. This home is getting Mastic Natural slate Board and Batten siding and Mastic Red Cedar Shakes Charles installed Mastic Cape Cod Shakes where brick was removed on this property Brad and his crew have been installing new construction gutters and fixing residential seamless…
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Roof Replacements: Frequently Asked Questions
Should I get a shingle layover? A roof layover, or shingling on top of your existing roof, is not the best option in general. It shortens the life of the new roof and it limits the warranty on the shingles given by the manufacturer, CertainTeed. When you put shingles on top of the older shingles,…