Jared: All right, let's go to an email question, this is from John Inokawa, and he writes, "I'm thinking about replacing the siding on my house, right now I have siding that I believe is called T1-11, I was thinking about replacing it with Hardi...
Jerry asks, “I am thinking about installing a skylight. I have heard that there are different types of skylights. My in-laws have one that I think is plastic. It is very noisy when it rains and is extremely hot. I’ve heard that there are glass ones....
Guido: I've got a six year old lower-end rental house, and my tenants are complaining about excessive air conditioning bills. I had a contractor go in to assess the situation. Having used a FLIR,“ forward-looking infrared camera ,“ there's a ten to fifteen degree temperature...
Regular maintenance and repairs extend the life of your roof for a decade or longer, but when is the damage extensive enough to warrant a full roof replacement? Here are seven signs that it is time for you to invest in a new roof rather than...
Spring cleaning a roof is more than simply blowing off the fall leaves. Before you risk life and limb venturing out onto your roof, consider hiring a roofing contractor. Professional cleaning and maintenance allow you to stay on top of the little things...
As today’s housing market snaps back, consumers are buying or renovating homes with hopes of getting the most out of their home improvement dollar. Here are some things you can do at home to stretch that dollar – and even make you money Upgrades and Replacements Regular...
Planting flowers, cutting the grass and dusting off patio furniture may all be on your spring cleaning checklist this time of year, but as you get started on your outdoor to-dos, be sure to remember your roof, gutters, windows and doors. From Top to Bottom Roofs, especially,...
Unlike your kitchen pantry, it isn’t necessary to replace your roof every other week. Replacing the roof of your home is an investment. And if chosen carefully, can last you many years to come. Whether you’re replacing due to storm damage or simply upgrading for...
Universal Roof & Contracting will be closed so that we can celebrate the holidays with our friends and family. If you have urgent project needs, please contact us at Office@UniversalRoof.com and, as always, we will do what we can to accommodate! Have a safe and blessed Holiday...
Do you have unsightly algae stains on your roof? Get informed before you act! Jared talks with homeowners about fungus, algae and manufacturers’ warranties. Jared: We’re talking with Lynn; how can we help you today? Lynn: Hi Jared. Well, our home is about eight years old. The...