Whether you’re working on a new roof construction or a roof replacement, one of the most important factors you should look into is the presence and quality of the warranty or warranties that accompany your new roofing system. Manufacturing warranties protect you from manufacturing defects that can lead to unexpected or premature roof failure. Workmanship warranties are your protection against roof failure or damage caused by installation errors.
These are the features that you should look for if you want a strong and reliable roofing warranty:
Reputable Brand of Products
Reputable manufacturers back their products with reliable warranties that are often comprehensive. These warranties also typically have long coverage, and it’s easier to file against them if problems arise with your roofing system. It’s a good idea to purchase roofing products from known manufacturers.
Licensed and Certified Contractor
It’s also advisable to choose roofing companies that have a long history of excellence over new or inexperienced contractors. The best contractors are licensed to operate in your area, and they are certified by the manufacturers of the products they carry so you can be sure they know what they’re doing. Reputable contractors also often back their workmanship with a separate warranty.
Length of Warranty
The leading roofing material brands include warranties with their products that will cover you for many years to come. Some of their warranties are special, so they’re good for a longer period of time, have more coverage, and might even be transferable should you choose to sell your home.
Warranty Coverage
Learn about the kind of coverage your warranty offers. What are the conditions, the inclusions, and the exclusions? Will your coverage include the labor, or should you get a separate warranty for that? Lastly, find out what things can void your warranty so you know what to avoid. Knowing what you can expect from your warranty can save you from a lot of issues.
Limitations
A lifetime warranty is actually a lifetime “limited” warranty. It might last for as long as the roofing materials are expected to last. Many warranties will cover only a portion of the expected lifespan of the product.
Stonebridge Roofing, Waterproofing and Exteriors can discuss your roofing warranty with you. We are trusted roofers and home exterior experts. Call us today at (904) 262-6636, or contact us here.
House painting is typically done during mild weather, but it doesn’t mean you can’t do it any other time of the year. Here are the reasons why roof painting during the winter season is not a bad idea.
It’s Easier to Find a Good Contractor
Summer is the peak season for building, Jacksonville roofers, and remodeling contractors. This means if you are planning on any kind of home improvement during the summer break, you need to book it months ahead. Otherwise, your list of available professional painters will be very short. Having your house painting done during off-peak season will give you a better selection, perhaps even on short notice.
If you choose to paint your house yourself, you have to take certain precautions to make sure you get the best results, particularly when exterior painting is involved. Keep an eye on air and surface temperatures as most types of paint need to cure at about 35 degrees or higher. If upper-story walls are part of your exterior painting project, you’d be risking injury unless you have safety training and equipment. It should be left to professionals.
Paint Dries Faster
Humidity levels are generally low during the winter season, which helps paint dry faster. This is ideal when you’re painting your home’s exterior and have a limited window of time to paint, or you are indoors and need to open the windows for ventilation. You may have to allow for a bit of heat loss as your paint dries, but the tradeoff – quicker drying means fewer fumes – is worth it. Comparatively, humidity levels are high during the summer season.
You’ll Be Up to Date With Color Trends
Design publications typically announce upcoming trends towards the end of the year. Doing your house painting around the same time gives you the option to be ahead of the curve by incorporating the trendiest color combinations into your home’s color palette.
Stonebridge Roofing, Waterproofing, and Exteriors is your leading provider of roofing and home exterior waterproofing services. Give us a call at (904) 262-6636. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment.
Spring won’t be due until a couple of months from now, but it’s never too early to start planning your upcoming roof maintenance. Here are some good roof maintenance habits to start this year.
1. Make Roofing Inspections Part of Your Regular Home Maintenance Visual inspections complement the scheduled maintenance performed by your roofing contractors and can be done without climbing onto your roof. On a clear day, take a pair of binoculars, and inspect the roofing surface for signs of damage, including missing flashing and aging asphalt shingles. Call your roofing contractor for repairs in case you find such problems.
2. Trim the Trees in Your Yard If you have trees on your property, maintaining a clearance between the roofing surface and the outermost branches has many benefits. It helps prevent scratches on the roofing surface. It helps reduce leaves and needles getting into the gutters, and it helps avoid damage to the roof that’s usually caused by falling branches. Roofing companies like us recommend keeping a clearance of about 10 feet. An arborist can help you trim the branches without harming the tree.
3. Clean the Gutters Many people consider their gutters as a separate system, but they are very much a part of the roofing system. Clogged gutters can cause damage to the roof. Gutters generally require cleaning twice a year. You can choose to do this yourself as part of your house maintenance routing, or you can hire a professional. Gutter protection systems can help reduce gutter maintenance requirements and are worth the investment.
4. Stick to Your Maintenance Routine Roof maintenance is only effective if you stick to your routine. Fortunately, it’s not something you need to do every day. Set a reminder at the beginning of spring and autumn. Clean the gutters, inspect the roof, and call for roofing assistance when needed.
Stonebridge Roofing, Waterproofing, and Exteriors is your leading provider of roof replacement and installation services. Give us a call at (904) 262-6636. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment.
A crawl space is a narrow space that is unoccupied and unfinished in a home. It serves as a buffer between the first floor of the house and the ground. It’s about 3.5 feet from top to bottom, so it’s just enough for someone to crawl through, hence the term “crawl space”. As a buffer, it protects the home’s inhabitants from dampness in the ground.
The problem with crawl spaces is that, while they protect the rest of the home above from ground moisture, they also tend to harbor all that moisture. Moisture is bad news for your home if it stays long enough.
Why Moisture Stays in a Crawl Space
There are different reasons that lead to excessive moisture or moisture that won’t go away in a crawl space. The most common culprit is poor waterproofing that fails to protect the foundation of the home from moisture penetration. It’s also possible for the water to come from a broken pipe in your plumbing system.
However, some causes are beyond the homeowner’s control. For example, if your home is built in an area that’s prone to flooding or if unusually strong rains have saturated the ground. Condensation is another source of the problem.
What Happens When Moisture Stays in a Crawl Space?
You might think that moisture in your crawl space doesn’t deserve your attention as long as it stays in your crawl space. However, the problem is that moisture in your crawl space doesn’t limit its effects there.
Mold thrives where moisture and darkness are present. Mold is a threat to health as the air from the crawlspace rises and enters your home.
Your home has support beams, and they’re in your crawl space. Moisture can cause those beams to rot. If you have wood floors, they can be affected as well. Repairing rotted wood is often expensive.
How to Prevent Moisture Buildup in a Crawl Space
It’s advisable to contact home waterproofing experts to prevent water from entering your home, including the crawl spaces. Keeping water out is easier and better than taking it out.
However, if there is water in your crawl space already, you can invest in a sump pump to remove it. A crawl space dehumidifier can make the area even drier.
Prevent water penetration with home exterior renovations by a professional. Get in touch with Stonebridge Roofing, Waterproofing, and Exteriors. Call us today at (904) 262-6636.
Exterior contractors can give you advice on the materials that can make your home more beautiful and add to its value. But since this is your home, the final decision on everything that’s installed on it should belong to you. After all, not every homeowner’s personality and style are the same.
When it comes to matching siding and trim colors, choose what you like instead of simply following someone else’s suggestions. However, it’s a good idea to find out more about great combinations to make your choice easier. Here are some tips to get you started:
Home Style
The style of your home has the biggest influence on your choice of colors. For a modern or contemporary style home, simplicity is the most prominent factor. This means your colors should be neutral and natural. For example, you could choose almond, khaki, white, or pearl grey. For bolder hues, try coffee, brown and yellow.
Classic looks are a traditional-style home essential. Country red, khaki, and almond are great together, and so are cactus, coffee, and Acadia.
A coastal-style home is a tribute to cottage living, so almond, maize, and yellow are good. You can also go with a classier white, maize, and granite.
For suburban-style homes, simplicity and geometry are the buzzwords. Pearl grey, granite, and white are your best option, but you can also go with cedar, coffee, and cactus combinations.
Unusual Combos
Make it more personal by going with unusual color combinations for your trim, window frames, and siding. It might not be a safe choice, but if you’re daring, you’ll be glad you chose to be different. However, try to keep within a similar undertone. Your base color is the key to everything else. For example, red and white make a bold, striking combination that looks both attractive and daring. Khaki and yellow have a natural vibe when they’re together. There are plenty of combinations that you can use to separate your home from a boring backdrop.
Swatches
Before deciding on a color combination, make sure to check out some swatches. It’s also a good idea to paint pieces of wood and look at them at different times of the day to give you a more solid idea. There are websites and apps with visualizers that allow you to pick colors or even upload pictures of your home so you can view them with the colors you’re planning to use. There’s no need to go blindly into this: color combinations work best when you review and study them several times before using them.
Stonebridge Roofing, Waterproofing, and Exteriors can help you visualize the trim and siding combinations you want. We are professional roofers and home improvement experts. Get in touch with us today. Call us at (904) 262-6636.
