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03.16.09Asphalt Shingles: Are They the Best Investment for Your Home?
Roofing (0)During this time of economic uncertainty, you may be hesitant to invest money in your home. It is important to remember, though, that your home is a valuable asset. In order to maintain your investment, home maintenance or repair projects are essential. An important area of your home to maintain is the roof, which may provide up to 50 percent of your home's exterior protection. A roof repair or upgrade is one type of home investment that will likely maintain its value. Many American homeowners may be unfamiliar with the process to repair or upgrade their existing roof. Consider creating a ...
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12.08.08Is Your Roof Weatherproof?
Roofing (1)Jim Walker Santa Clarita Valley Signal So, OK, maybe this story catches you a little late. With the bit of rain we had just before Thanksgiving, you may have found out the hard way that your roof needs attention. Our best intentions here at The Signal were to warn you about this after those high winds we had, and before the first rains came. Best laid plans. But those rains weren't all that heavy, so you could still potentially have a problem in a downpour, even if you didn't have a leak with the last storm. Did the winds damage your roof? Has time ...
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04.29.08Solar Roofing Becomes More Subtle, Saves Money
Green Remodeling, Roofing (1)When many people think of a solar roof, they envision something that looks like a space station. But, that's no longer the case. Solar has gone subtle. Homeowners Dave Levinson and Nancy Elam replaced their northwest Washington roof with solar shingles. Because of the traditional architecture of their home, they didn't want the solar roof to be a distraction so they turned to a product called sun slates. Bob Bennett, the solar specialist who installed the roof, said the solar shingles are becoming the rage. He said that sun slate has a cement composite backing with a small solar panel connected to it. The 420 solar ...
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