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Have you ever wondered what happens to your old roofing material when it's removed from your home? For years, old shingles and roofing material has ended up buried in landfills. Why is this bad? For starters, landfills are overflowing with waste. This waste increases air and water pollution and greenhouse gases that co...

You know the saying, "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is." That applies to everything, including roofing cost. When shopping for any kind of home improvement contractor, you should get several estimates and take time to compare them. If one of your estimates includes an unusually low roofing cost, this doe...

There are many unscrupulous roofing contractors and con artists out there scamming unsuspecting homeowners out of their hard-earned money, particularly for roofing work. There are also many legitimate, honest contractors who simply don't have the knowledge, experience, or skill to work on your home. Would you hand over...

Few things have as great of an impact on your home's appearance as a roof, and changing the color of your roofing materials is a chance to change the overall feel of your home. While many may consider replacing a roof a daunting task, replacing your roof is actually an exciting opportunity. All of the replacement ro...

You've finally found your dream home! But have you had a licensed roofer inspect the roof? A roof inspection is highly recommended when you're purchasing a home, and a good home inspector will "walk the roof" (instead of simply looking at the roof from the ground or from the attic.) Here are some questions to ask th...

Dark and dreary homes are now a thing of the past. Manufacturers like Velux now offer skylight solutions to brighten up even the darkest corners of your home. Whether your roof is flat or pitched, skylight installation is an option. Old "bubble" style skylights are unsightly and can break easily. Today's skylights a...

Updating small features on your porch can have a big impact on your home's exterior decor. Decorative house numbers, new outdoor light fixtures, and porch ceiling soffit are all small, simple, affordable home renovation updates that can really change the look of your home's exterior. Outdoor Lighting Who doesn't enjo...

When calculating a roofing quote, there is much more involved than the size of the roof. When comparing roof estimates with friends, family, and neighbors, here are a few things to keep in mind: Layers Additional layers of roofing raise the price. When the layers are removed, this calculates more waste. The removal o...

When the weather changes, windows can get stress cracks. Stress cracks can occur with drastic changes in outside temperature. These can also occur when the inside of your house has a large temperature difference from the outside. It's never a good time for a broken window replacement, but every window that Emmons Roofi...

New vinyl siding can make a world of difference in the appearance of your home, but there are some options if you're not ready to get your siding replaced. Why Choose Vinyl Siding? Old style aluminum siding can be easily dented or buckled from age and normal wear and tear. Since vinyl siding is now the norm, replacem...