More than creating a colder home this winter, inadequate insulation is also the likely reason your attic is experiencing water damage. The dynamic is called ice damming. House heat escapes from the attic and makes its way to the roof where it melts the snow. Eventually, the water finds its way inside as the snow […]
Insulation: it’s what keeps your house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. While not as glamorous as a kitchen or bath makeover, this behind-the-scenes home improvement project offers a lot of bang for the buck. “Adding insulation is the quickest return-on-investment for any home improvement project,” says Joe Corbino, a project consultant […]
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Insulation levels are specified by R-Value. R-Value is a measure of insulation’s ability to resist heat traveling through it. The higher the R-Value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. The table below shows what levels of insulation are cost-effective for different climates and locations in the home. The Tri-state Area is in Area […]
Our homes are our most valuable asset. Investing in our homes not only brings return on investment, but also provides protection, safety and security to our loved ones and our possessions. Replacing a roof or siding can be expensive, that’s why you should hire an experienced Perth home builder so he can get the job […]
With freezing temperatures, snow storms, strong winds heavy rain and sometimes ice hanging from our gutters, our monthly energy bills have certainly increased. As responsible home owners, we are always looking for ways to save energy, reduce costs and properly maintain our greatest asset – our homes! Did you know that there are basic, yet important […]
With so many choices available to home and business owners today, discovering the best roofing contractor is an important and sometimes costly process. A few key questions from CDBR | C&D Brooklyn Roofers should be answered in choosing the roofing contractor that best meets your needs. 1. Does the contractor have all of the appropriate […]
G. Fedale Roofing and Siding is making it easy to give a home improvement as a gift this holiday season. See below for the most recommended home improvement gift ideas for 2013! #1 Attic Insulation: The gift of comfort and energy efficiency. The attic is the easiest place to add insulation to improve your comfort […]
What Causes Ice Dams? There is a complex interaction among the amount of heat loss from a house, snow cover, and outside temperatures that leads to ice dam formation. For ice dams to form there must be snow on the roof, and, at the same time, higher portions of the roof’s outside surface must […]
