Guide to Roofing Materials
Roofing materials are made up of many elements in the present day. Everything from metal, to asphalt, to slate and others types, roofing material varies by cost, life and installation required. Getting to know the various kinds of roofs can be helpful when evaluating your home or searching for a new one.
Know Your Mold
Even though it's been around for thousands of years, mold is a relatively new issue of concern in residential housing. Mold contamination has led to numerous lawsuits across the country, and its attention has catapulted to the top of popular media such as Dateline NBC, Newsweek, Time magazine and The Wall Street Journal. It has sometimes been referred to as “the asbestos of the new millennium,” inferring that mold is an issue of paramount concern among the real estate community.
Extend the Season
The weather is starting to get cooler in the evenings and soon the day temps will follow, but we don't have to hunker down indoors for the fall just yet! There's plenty of pleasant weather to enjoy and here are some ways to extend the outdoor season as summer comes to a close.
Terminate the Termites
Termites can be a home’s worst enemy. They eat at the foundation of your home and can easily hide. Once discovering the problem, it can potentially be thousands of dollars in damage. Prevention is the best offense against these notorious pests.
Clear the Radon Air
As beautiful weather is sweeping the nation, many of us are opening the windows to let all that fresh air in. But if you are conducting a radon test this week, it's not the time to let in a breeze. Did you know that opening your windows, even for a short period time, can not only impact your test results, but render the test invalid?
