How Much Longer Will a Metal Roof Last Over Asphalt Shingles One major benefit of choosing a metal roof is the lifespan. They are marketed to last a lifetime, which is quite a long time of low-maintenance, hassle-free roofing. But how much longer will they lost over asphalt and why? I want to talk a little bit on how long …

The Ideal Roof for Protection Against Hurricane-Level Weather For a lot of homeowners, the durability factor of their roof is the most crucial. You want a roof that will protect your home from just about whatever nature throws at it. For a lot of home, especially at the Jersey Shore, hurricane-level weather is a serious consideration to keep in mind …

Choosing the Best Windows for Protection Against Hurricane Weather For homes that are subject to stormy weather and hurricanes, your choice in windows should reflect that. You want glass and a frame that durable enough to resist those winds, impacts, and rains. This means that vinyl or wood might not be the best call. So which window offer the most …

Why do Vinyl and Wood windows Become Hard to Open? It’s not uncommon to experience difficulty opening your wood or vinyl windows at some point. Typically after so many years, there comes a point where you notice it’s getting increasingly difficult to open and close your sash. This could happen for a couple of reasons. Let’s touch on some of …

When is a ProVia Legacy Steel Entry Door a Better Choice over Fiberglass? When you’re looking at new entry doors, it’s easy to get lost in the pros and cons of choosing certain materials. ProVia offers both steel and fiberglass doors that both prove to be excellent, durable, energy efficient options. Let’s tackle the question; when it comes to choosing …

3 Reason Asphalt Shingles Might be the Best Roofing Option for You Asphalt shingles have proved for decades to be a good roofing option, and though there are some that are more durable and green, asphalt shingles definitely have their pros over the competition. Let’s go over 3 ways asphalt might be the better roofing choice for you. Cost If …

Why Choose the Marvin Integrity Sliding Patio Door? Patio doors help to bring in tons of natural light and give the family a beautiful view. Practically speaking, you want to support the design with durable materials, energy efficiency, and a long life cycle. If you’re looking for an ultra-durable sliding patio door, I’d suggest Marvin Integrity. Here’s why. Pros of …

What is the Most Energy Efficient Roofing Material? A big problem we see with a lot of homeowners is that their roof allows too much heat to transfer through. This means that in the summer, your home can absorb a ton of heat, putting more of a strain on your cooling systems to keep your indoor temperatures stable. We’re exposed …

Why are James Hardie Fiber Cement Products the Best Replacement for Rotting Stucco? A big bulk of projects we see include stucco homes that have water issues. More specifically, moisture gets trapped under the stucco and rots away at the structural components of the home, compromising the home’s integrity. Stucco is designed for hot and dry climates, and since there’s …

Is Insulated Vinyl Siding a Good Substitute for Rotting Stucco? It’s not uncommon for stucco homes in the NJ and PA area to be suffering from water damage. Stucco was designed for hot and dry climates; here we have too much moisture that’s able to slip under and begin rotting away at the home’s structure. When it comes to what …