Having a well-ventilated attic is essential for many reasons. However, some older homes don’t have this kind of ventilation. What happens if an attic is not vented? Knowing more about the types of problems that a lack of ventilation might cause can help homeowners understand why they should make sure they have a properly ventilated [...]
Awards aren’t just for the entertainment industry and sports. You might not realize that the construction industry has a wide range of awards, including awards for roofing contractors. In fact, Straight Line Roofing and Construction is proud to be voted #1 every year for some of these awards. Why is it important to earn these [...]
The roof is the most critical structure in a home. Besides its aesthetic appeal, it has functional roles - like keeping the house and your family dry and safe from the weather. Because they are a critical part of the structure, most roofs have extended warranties to guarantee the best service over a long period. [...]
Californians grapple with ever-rising utility prices. Higher utility prices or not, 47 percent of us still want our streaming services, says a survey from HomeServe. Paying for electricity to run our homes is easier with solar panels. But how can you know if solar panels are worth it? […]
Is the National League better than the American League? Is fiber cement siding better than vinyl siding? We cannot help you with some questions—we root for the Sacramento River Cats ourselves—but we can certainly help you decide on fiber cement or vinyl siding. […]
You can buy your own bits and pieces of house gutter at big-box home improvement stores. Or, you can hire a professional contractor to install seamless gutters on your California home. What are seamless gutters better? We can think of at least five great reasons to opt for gleaming new, custom-built, seamless gutters. [...]
As you research your choices in new siding for your Sacramento-area home, consider energy efficiency. While most siding—including fiber cement siding—does not add appreciably to your home’s energy efficiency, you can choose to reduce your environmental impact and lower your carbon footprint. […]
Four-ingredient recipes are popular for busy families. Yet not all recipes are for eating, and at least one is a sure-fire way to protect your Sacramento-area home: fiber cement siding. What is fiber cement siding made of? There are four ingredients: Portland cement, sand, cellulose fibers, and proprietary components. Water makes the mixture mixable. [...]
Your Sacramento-area home needs a new roof, but you also want to do your part to protect our fragile environment. Are metal roofs more energy efficient than other types of residential roofing? […]
If your Sacramento home is gracefully crowned with a gleaming metal roof, congratulations! You can look forward to some five decades of worry-free service from that durable roof. But do metal roofs need maintenance? They do, but not nearly as much as shingle roofs. Here are the ABCs of TLC for your metal roof. [...]
