Sadly, every year, one of our every 326 homes experiences a fire, and seven people die in house fires each day. Those statistics are alarming, to say the least. And every parent has experienced a nightmare or two about what their family would do in the event of a fire, and how they could increase…
According to the National Fire Protection Association, between the years of 2012 – 2016 (the most recently measured 5-year time period), fire departments in the United States responded to an estimated 355,400 house fires. Over 2,500 individuals lost their lives as part of these fires, and there was an estimated $6.5 billion in property damage.…
What are 5 things you need to keep in mind when choosing roofing materials? There are a variety of factors to consider when selecting the material for your roof. The roofing that you select determines the aesthetic and can significantly alter the overall look of your home. Further, a roof needs to be long-lasting and…
Pros and Cons of TPO roofing for your South Florida home Flat roofing continues to gain popularity in the state of Florida since we started seeing its use in the early 1990s, especially as more and more homeowners are going for that modern and simplistic look. Not to mention, TPO roofing, which is made…
A great new renaissance has taken place over the past 10 years, reviving the metal roof. Metal roofing was found mainly in rural areas at the turn of the century. Most notably, it was known for the sounds of gentle rain on a metal roof sending people to sleep. Aside from that benefit, metal roofing…
As a homeowner, you can find yourself in a lot of tricky situations when it comes to insurance claims and repairs on your home. Whether you have suffered from extreme weather conditions, a natural disaster, or any other kind of unexpected damage to your roof, there is no doubt that you will need to consult…
Every day we are moving toward adapting to a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Lots of households focus on recycling, low energy appliances, optimizing their heating and cooling systems, adding water saving devices. Some will even go as far as replacing windows – but what about roofing materials? A lot of the more traditional roofing options…
The official Atlantic hurricane season kicked off on June 1, 2019, and is estimated to run through November 30. Globally, May is the calmest month for ocean activity, and September tends to be the most active, and the height of the season is from late August through September, with the highest peak of activity around September 10.…
