If you’re reading this blog, you are probably considering getting a new roof. Not quite sure if your roof requires replacement? Consider reading one of our past blogs that talks about when you need to get in touch with professionals about a new roof. Roof installation is something that can’t happen year-round due to the ever-changing weather. The best time of year to schedule a new roof installation typically falls between April and October. These months are usually the prime time because of the appropriate weather conditions present.

We all know how warm Louisville can get during July, making you want to reach for the thermostat to turn on the air conditioning. When turning the air on, it is expected that the energy bill will skyrocket for the month. What if I told you that there is a roofing material out there that can save you money by keeping you cool in the summer? Metal roofs have been around for years but what you probably didn't know is that high-quality metal roofs provide consumers with a modern way to keep air conditioning costs low. This type of roofing is one of the most efficient materials available today, making them a sought-after product when putting a new roof on.

Choosing the right style of window for your home can be challenging, especially if you don’t options exist. Casement and picture windows are two popular options that create a classic look. These windows any house into a home. While there are multiple advantages to each window style, there are some drawbacks to each that should be addressed.

With ever-changing home trends, it’s almost impossible to feel that your home is “up-to-date.” As trends come and go, a few have caught our eye as long-term timeless designs. Not only does New Look Roof offer multiple roofing styles, but we also provide customers with endless options of different siding, windows, and gutters.

As it becomes time to replace your roof, you may be wondering what materials are used to protect your home. Asphalt roof shingles are the most popular type of product used on houses. It’s reliable, stylish, and durable for many years to come. New Look Roof uses shingles that are made using fiberglass, which sandwiches asphalt between the layers and then is coated with ceramic particles. Each component of the shingles is used to weather-proof your home to protect every valuable inside.

Fireworks can be hazardous to your home. The color we see falling in from the night sky, beautiful as it may be, is a spark that can spell disaster for your home. In addition, all roofs are considered to be just as susceptible to flame no matter the material they are made of (asphalt, wood, or shake shingles). So how can you protect your home from run-away sparks this coming holiday?

Style means everything in the home buying/selling world. Many homeowners choose to renovate various areas of their home before putting it on the market in hopes of increasing the value. So much can be said for interior renovations, but it is proven that the number one renovation to add value to a home is simply adding to the exterior eye appeal of a home. The housing market is exploding right now! Buyers can't keep up with each other and are already over-bidding the asking price by drastic amounts. Extend that asking price even further with these exterior renovation projects.

Safety is our absolute highest priority! Before anyone takes a step onto a roof, a member from our crew goes to the client’s house, examines the jobs, and reviews the best product and safety measures needed to keep our team cared for. In addition, we spend countless hours reading manuals, staying up to date on the latest information/trends; there is even a Roofing University. But what other steps are taken to keep roofers safe once they are at the job site?

Nature-colored siding is a thing of the past. Instead, the most prominent emerging trend thus far in 2021 is colored siding. Having color attached to the outside of a home gives it pop and personality. Throughout the past decade, it was common for homeowners to choose white, gray, or a form of tan/brown as their siding color. However, now any color ranging from deep black or vibrant yellows, greens, and blues are becoming much more common.

Here is a list of siding colors to keep a lookout for in the oncoming months and years:

Like the song "Running For So Long" by Verése Sarabande says, "What makes a house a home?". As a roofing company, it would make sense for us to answer the question by saying, 'a roof over your head, food in the fridge, and a place to come together." That is precisely what we will go more in-depth about, but the true heartfelt answer is that the people inside the house make it a home. National Homeownership Month reminds us of the importance of following that American dream and creating a place for your family to be together. Here are the three other steps needed to make a house a home.

Nature-colored siding is a thing of the past. Instead, the most prominent emerging trend thus far in 2021 is colored siding. Having color attached to the outside of a home gives it pop and personality. Throughout the past decade, it was common for homeowners to choose white, gray, or a form of tan/brown as their siding color. However, now any color ranging from deep black or vibrant yellows, greens, and blues are becoming much more common.

There is nothing more irritating than finding out your significant investment was faulty or poorly constructed. When you invest in something like a new roof, you expect quality and precision. A proper roof installation should last you around 15-30 years or sometimes more, depending on the roof type. However, rushed or improper installation can wreak havoc on your home, costing you a pretty penny to replace much sooner than necessary. But how can you spot a lousy roof installation? Let’s take a look at a few of the common signs.

When building a home or remodeling, there are many decisions to consider—one of those being what type of windows you should install. New Look can fit multiple different types into any home or project. Some of these options range from Double-Hung Windows to Picture Windows and Sliders to Bay Windows. But how do you decide which ones are the best for your home?

Bats seek quiet and darkness with plenty of space to hang upside down and sleep during the day. Therefore, attics are incredibly enticing to bats. The most attractive type of roofing to bats are cedar shake shingles and tile roofing. Thankfully, New Look Roofing does not provide either of these options. The spacing between cedar shake shingles and tile roofing are large enough to allow bats easy access into the attic. However, it is easy for these critters to take up root in your home because they can fit through gaps as small as ½” or 12mm.

Gutters are an essential feature for most homes to have, as they siphon water away from the walls and foundation of the property, preventing a whole host of water-caused problems.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Jefferson County

Those words strike fear into people. How bad is this storm going to be? Will there be a tornadic activity? Will there be hail damage? Questions rise and when disaster does strike it can leave you in a vulnerable position. You’ll have to make decisions, contact insurance companies, and start on the path to pick up the pieces and reach full recovery.

Roofs. It’s the main thing we do here. But more than that, we like to educate our viewers on roofing systems and the topic we’re going to focus on today is roof ventilation. It’s a topic that has slightly more appeal than paint drying, but it actually is important, and ignoring proper roof ventilation can cost you thousands of dollars and a ton of unforeseen circumstances.

We know, we know. It’s stressful to call a bunch of roofing companies to get a repair scheduled. Many people express extreme nervousness and anxiety before calling a service-based company largely because of the unknown.

90% of new business starts on Google, which is why New Look has always been a forward-facing company that stakes everything we do on reputation. You’re only as good as your word and for us, our word is everything. There are a lot of fly-by-night roofing companies that restructure and perform a middle-of-the-night name change.

Spring is coming! Do you know what that means? Here come the thunderstorms. It rains more in the spring than in any other season in Louisville, and we can have some strong thunderstorms when the conditions are right.