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How to Choose a Wind-Resistant Roof & Prevent Damage
Any homeowner who has surveyed the damage to their shingle roof after a windstorm knows that most standard roofs are NOT windproof. Bad windstorms can cause havoc with shingles blowing off and your roof literally falling apart above your head – or even blowing off completely in the worst types of storms. This can be […]
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Top 6 Exterior Home Upgrades for Adding Resale Value
If people walk or drive by your home and are not impressed with what they see on the outside, they are unlikely to want to look inside. The importance of “curb appeal” should not be under-estimated when it comes to increasing your home’s resale value. So, whether you are looking to sell your home in […]
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Replacing Cedar Shake Roof With Rubber Shake Roofing
Was your home built in the 1970s or 1980s with a cedar shake roof? If so, that roof is on borrowed time. Even if your cedar shake roof was built 20 years ago, it could need replacing very soon. The question is what do you replace it with? Roofing technology has likely advanced greatly since […]
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Hail Damage Roof: An Extensive Guide to Inspecting Your Roof for Hail Damage
If you’ve recently installed one of our rubber roofs, you won’t have to worry about hail damage. Vermont Slate Hail Proof roofs are warrantied against any size hail for the first 20 years and another 30 years for a hail of two-inch diameter or less. However, if you don’t yet have a rubber roof, you […]
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Why is a Rubber Roof the Best Choice for Eco-Friendly Homeowners?
In its 2019 Retail and Sustainability Survey, CGS found that over two-thirds of respondents consider sustainability when making a purchase. In fact, 68 percent had made an eco-friendly purchase in the past year. The survey also found that they are willing to pay more for sustainable products. This suggests that the trend for homeowners to […]
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