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Meet the Author: Sashco, Inc.
Since 1936, Sashco has led the way in innovation and product performance, manufacturing high quality sealants for conventional homes as well as finishing and maintenance products for log homes. Consistently delighting customers with a better way, Sashco is now celebrating 75 years in business. Founded by Don Burch in Denver...
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What to use for Chimney Mortar Repairs
Cracked mortar and concrete around your chimney can lead to roof leaks. So, seal them up. But how? And which products should you use?
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Dam the Dams: Tips on How To Prevent Ice Dams
Ice dams and the icicles they cause may make for some pretty decoration around the holidays and an easy snack for the kids, but damage to your roof, ceilings and drywall make for a redecoration nightmare. So let’s talk prevention.
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Understanding Permits
As a homeowner, you are not legally permitted to perform your own renovation work, with the exception of the electrical, but it is strongly recommended amateurs not do this as disastrous results can occur.
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Reduce Energy Use with an Easy Skylight Upgrade / Replacement
Homeowners can save money on energy costs, protect furniture from fading, and gain the healthful benefits of better natural light
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Avoiding Ladder Accidents
According to a USA Today article, ladders send 222,000 people to emergency rooms each year and that data isn’t exactly a surprise when you honestly consider the kind of second rate ladders that many people invest in. Yes, those flimsy, tipsy and wobbly ladders are enough to remind you of a toddling baby and probably shouldn’t be used for much more than reaching the flour bucket on the top shelf of your pantry. In this article you will read about three potential ladder …
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Home renovation tax credit lets the light in
Make the most out of your home renovation tax credit
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Decorating With Natural Light from Above in Your Home
The benefits of having abundant daylight in our homes are well documented.
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Skylights: The new high-tech way to let natural light in
Today skylights are highly engineered and more advanced than yesterday’s models.
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Green light your home renovation
If you are looking to renovate your home this summer, there are many green options you can consider.
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Metal Roofing Homeowner Tax Credit Tripled
Recent action by the U.S. government has resulted in more good news for the residential metal roofing market.
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Did Your Roof Survive The Winter?
Winter months can be cruel to your roof, as it is the first line of defense against the high winds, heavy rains, sleet and snow that are typical of many winter months. And if your roof fails, it can cause great expense, significant damage and wasted time and money. So when the weather is better, it’s a good idea to perform a quick check-up to insure that your home is protected. Leaking roof systems can result from several sources. The most common leak sources include …
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Do You Need A New Roof?
Modern technology allows roofing manufacturers to do amazing things today, but Mother Nature has the last word when it comes to the appearance and performance of your roof. For example: Ultraviolet sun rays can cause shingle deterioration. Temperature extremes can damage shingles because of expansion and contraction. Shingles can blow off from strong wind gusts. Damage to the attic can occur from wind-driven, horizontal rain. And the accumulated stress of rain is …
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Roofing Problems? Ask The Tough Questions!
That day has finally come. You’ve dreaded it, but you knew eventually you’d have to deal with it: your roof has a leak. If you’re lucky, you might only have a small stain on the ceiling that needs to be repaired. If you’re unlucky or if you procrastinate, much worse can happen. Simple leaks can escalate into damage to the framing and sheathing that supports your home. Water can invade your living space and precious heirlooms can be destroyed. Even worse is the pain and …
