Author: Leo B

How To Fight Ice Damming – Best Roof Deicing

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One of the best roof ice melt systems that provides effective protection against ice damming is Perfectly Clear by Calorique.

Having been a roofer in Massachusetts for over 12 years, I have seen pretty much every ice dam prevention product out there.

Most don’t work, but of the ones that do, Perfectly Clear has superior features and performance.

This is a relatively new system, that has become available only about 10 years ago. When I first saw it in action, I was very excited!

Here are its specs, installation and operating costs, as well advantages over other snow melting systems for roofs.

Ice dam solutions: long vs.

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How To Prevent Roof Leaks

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Roof leaks are the most common and frequent types of repairs homeowners need.

A leaking roof can cost at least $2,000-5,000 in major house repairs, if there is damage to the interior of your home.

While you can throw money at the problem and try to fix your leaky roof, the best course of action is to prevent roof problems from happening in the first place.

Learn what you can do to make sure your new roof lasts a long time, and remains leak-free.

1. Spend more on installation = save over the roof’s lifetime

Typically, most people do not see their roof when they wake up and make their first cup of coffee.

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2023 Rooftop Deck Cost And Installation

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On average, a 300 sq. ft. flat roof deck costs $800-2,800 to install, depending on the material you choose.

Unfortunately, many homeowners who have a flat deck roof have to deal with frequent leaks.

This is usually because low quality, leak prone decking materials, such as EPDM rubber are used, often in an effort to save money.

If you want to avoid problems and build a durable, watertight rooftop deck, PVC is the best material to use.

Here, we will discuss how to build a rooftop deck that will be impervious to water, how much it costs, the best decking materials, as well as floating deck alternatives to consider.

How Much Does A Flat Roof Deck Cost?

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2023 Cost To Replace Skylight

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Average skylight replacement cost varies greatly, ranging from as little as $700 to as much as $3,500 +.

Skylight cost is so widespread because there are actually many different types of skylight windows and placement options. Installation is rarely as straightforward as cutting a giant hole in the roof and encasing it with glass.

How Much Do Skylights Cost?

To get started on your skylight installation, contact your local roofing pros for FREE ESTIMATES!

Homeowners across the US report spending $700 to $3,000 to install a new skylight, depending on the roof construction and unit placement.

Here is a break down of how much you would typically spend on different aspects involved in this project:

Just cutting through the roof will cost $200 in labor.

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How To Replace Shingles And Roofing Plywood

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This post will discuss how to install shingles on a roof correctly, to avoid future problems. The most important steps in the process are to:

1. Tear off the old roofing material

2. Repair plywood or sheathing

Unfortunately, many homeowners neglect to do this in an effort to save money, without realizing that they are running a very high risk of ending up with a bad roof.

While there are some legitimate ways to cut costs that will not jeopardize the integrity of your roof, others do more harm than good in the long run.

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One such dangerous way is to shingle over an existing roof,

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How Often Does A Roof Need To Be Replaced?

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If you need to get a new roof, the big question is when to schedule the install?

In addition to considering your own convenience, it is important to know that many roofers adjust their labor charges based on slow vs busy work seasons.

Moreover, depending on the roofing material you want, there may be weather and temperature related restrictions that will impact your roof installation timing.

To get started on your roof replacement, contact your local pros for FREE ESTIMATES!

Here is advice from roofing pros on the best roof installation timing that will give you the following benefits:

1. negotiate a great price
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How Much Do Seamless Gutters Cost?

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Quality seamless gutters are essential to keeping your home safe from moisture infiltration. Moreover, there are a number of accessories you can add to improve the level protection your roof gets.

Installing seamless gutters costs $10-12 per linear foot, including all materials and professional labor.

If you are ready to replace your old gutters, contact your local gutter installers for FREE ESTIMATES!

How Much Are Seamless Gutters?

An average size home of 2,000 sq. ft. typically requires about 150-200 linear feet of vertical gutters, as well as downspouts to allow water to drain.

This puts the cost of new seamless gutters at $10-11 per linear foot for a one storie home,

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2023 Fascia Board Replacement Cost

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Replacing fascia board is essential step that many homeowners miss, when installing gutters.

As a result, new gutters, which are supposed to last for years, start to fall off for no apparent reason. Keep in mind that gutters are crucial to your home’s “well-being”, because they protect the foundation and walls from water that is coming off the roof.

In this guide, we will walk you through dealing with fascia board problems and preparing your roof for a lasting gutter installation.

We will discuss:

– how to replace fascia wood and why its so important
– problems associated with rotted fascia
– best replacement materials and how much they cost

How Much Does Fascia Board Cost?

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2023 EPDM Rubber Roofing Cost

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A rubber roof membrane is very affordable, with an average cost of $8,200-10,700,installed on a 1,500 sq. ft. ranch style home.

Low prices and ease of installation make an EPDM rubber membrane the most popular flat roof across the US.

Cost to install a rubber roof

On average, homeowners across the US pay $5.25 – $6.90 per sq. ft. to install EPDM rubber roofing.

Flat roof contractors charge about $75-110 per hour for labor.

The more penetrations (chimney, skylights, etc) and corners your roof has, the more complex, and therefore more expensive the install.

There is also a 10-15% premium charge for installations that are done on two storey houses or higher.

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2023 Residential Rubber Roof Prices And Disadvantages

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EPDM rubber roofing may be very cheap, but there are a number of disadvantages to EPDM roofing a homeowner should be aware of, before choosing it as membrane cover for their flat roof.

From the perspective of quality and longevity, EPDM rubber roofing is one of the least reliable flat roofs.

To get started on installing a quality flat roof, contact your local roofing pros for FREE ESTIMATES!

Top Disadvantages Of EPDM Roofing

It may come as a surprise to you, but the roofing industry often misleads and misinforms consumers into buying products designed to FAIL within 15 years or less.

This is happening in an effort to keep up the demand for production of new materials,

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