Are Vinyl Windows Energy Efficient?
As you mull over the best way to replace the windows of your home in the Sacramento Valley, you have to weigh many factors: cost, energy efficiency and maintenance. […]
5 Important Components of Curb Appeal
It is every homeowner’s desire to maintain a home that is attractive to the eye, practical, and energy efficient. Here are 5 important components of curb appeal to keep in mind when you are looking for ways to make your home the envy of the block. […]
The Benefits of a Deck vs Patio
If you have a backyard area that you’re looking to turn into a personable living space you have two main options. The decision to convert the area into a patio or deck is packed with endless considerations, and each option has its natural benefits and drawbacks. […]
What Goes Into Your Roof Cost?
Keeping a roof above your head is the foremost priority in life. It is important to ensure that every part of it is well-maintained. To this end, it is fundamentally important that the roofing materials you choose are of a quality that will last – and that your roofing contractor can he most important thing to [...]
5 Things We Love About A Composition Roof
Love those old clay roofs in Sacramento but don’t want to deal with chipping and fading? Worried that a wood roof might be a fire risk? There are many types of materials you can use when replacing or repairing a roof. […]
5 Facts About Your Shingle Roof Repair
“A man builds a fine house; and now he has a master, and a task for life…” Are you, as an El Dorado Hills homeowner, haunted by Ralph Waldo Emerson’s words? If you are worrying over the need for a shingle roof repair, consider these five facts, rest easy, and put Emerson back on the shelf. [...]
Are You Confused About Roof Damage Claims?
With our busy workload in and around Placerville, we hear a lot of customers’ tales of woe. More than once, we have been struck by how reluctant homeowners are to make claims on their homeowner’s insurance policy for roof damage. Somehow, people who have never worked with an insurance adjuster assume that putting in a [...]
I’m Renovating My Home – Should the Roof Be Next?
If you own a home in need of repairs and renovation, you may wonder what the best order of priority is to start bringing your home up to par. While it is logical to focus on critical issues such as problems with the foundation, roof, HVAC system, etc. before redoing hardwood floors or painting, its also [...]
What Is a Water Barrier?
El Dorado Hills gets a scant 22 inches of rain, on average, annually. Although that may not sound like a lot, even a tiny hole less than the diameter of a pencil can lead to thousands of dollars of water damage to your home. Your roof helps maintain your home’s value and your family’s safety. A [...]
Why Gutter Guards Should Be Mandatory
Gutters are an integral part of any roofing system. They assist the roof with proper runoff, enabling rainfall to flow steadily from the rooftop, away from doors and windows, and directs the water away from the building’s foundation. But, as most homeowners are aware, gutter systems have one major flaw: clogging. The worst part of [...]
