Doug put a new roof on his colonial last spring. He wanted to update the look of his home and increase its resale value. He chose the color and style that matched his taste. Doug knew that roof shingles serve a purpose other than to complement a building’s architecture. They, more importantly, control the majority of the roof water by means of shedding water down their overlapping courses and into a gutter, or off the edge of a roof overhang. However, Doug did not know …

The roof is a strategic component in a building’s envelope. A roof’s longevity and its ability to remain waterproof will be increased if it is properly maintained. The following checklist can help evaluate the condition of a roof in order to get the most out of the regenerating benefits from an elastomeric roof coating. Condition of the roof. Measure and inspect the surface to make a list of required minor repairs. It may be necessary to add some repair compound around …

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.