When winterizing your home, one of the most critical steps is ensuring that your roof is ready for harsh winter conditions. Routine roof maintenance tasks can help your home stay warm, comfortable during the winter and prevent extensive repairs caused from ice dams and or leaking. Here are six tasks to prepare your roof for winter.

The holiday season brings a lot of joy! Seeing the fun Christmas lights, wreaths, and decorated homes is one of the best parts of this time of year. Last month, we wrote a blog about decorating your home safely during the fall season. This month, we thought it would be good to discuss the dangers that Christmas decorations bring. When decorating your home, it's crucial to keep in mind these few tips to keep your home, your family, and your decorations safe!

The extreme cold temperatures and inches of snow outside can wreak havoc on your home during the winter months. The winter months contest your house from freezing pipes to causing issues with your roof; That's why when temperatures drop below freezing, it's essential for you to be able to identify the weak spots and know how to fix each problem. Here are four ways winter weather can cause damage to your home, and our tips for fixing each.

When the humidity in your attic is too high, it can cause mold growth, water damage, and health risks to those living in the home. Mold exposure can create severe health issues for anyone who has been exposed. Not only is it not safe for your health, but high humidity levels threaten the house. Severe damage to the condition of the roof and attic can lead to leaks and other structural problems.

Although Louisville, KY, isn't known for crazy winter weather, it is still important to consider the winter months when choosing a roofing material. Before winter hits, it's important to make sure that your home's roof is in optimal condition to withstand the cold winter weather and excess rain that's present. Quality roofing materials are essential when investing in your new roof. Metal and asphalt shingles are the most common roofing materials that homeowners use. In this blog, we will be identifying which material is best to protect your home against cold climate.

Home remodeling projects are something that many homeowners dread -- they are expensive and can take up a lot of time. Roof insulation is no exception; a new roof is costly, and it doesn't last forever. However, a new roof should last about 20 years if installed correctly. Unfortunately, not all roofing companies use the proper technique to install a roof properly. When this happens, a roof will not last as long and can expose your home to outside elements. Leaks will be more common, and energy loss through the attic can also be expected. Below, we will identify ways to know if you have received a poor roof installation job and what to do about it.

During the winter months, it is common for homeowners to start noticing air leaks also called drafts. This cold air leaking into the home is commonly felt around windows and doors, making homeowners think that it’s a significant loss of energy. As a result, many homeowners believe they need to replace windows and doors because the sealant is terrible. While this can be the case, the most significant locations for leaking air are in the attic in the basement.

We have had some great customer reviews left for us over the past few years. In this blog, we want to highlight some of our favorite reviews that show what are company is really like. Our company fully believes that to be the best in the business, you need to have great reviews to give validity to your company. Nearly 90% of our industry is discovered by a quick Google search which is why our online reputation means a lot to us. After completing each job, we enjoy asking for honest feedback from the clients so we know what our customers like or what we can improve upon.

Fall is the perfect time to clean home areas that aren’t in the regular rotation of chores. The weather is now cooler and more tolerable while still being mild enough to spend hours outside. During the summer months, it’s easy to ignore certain chores outside while vacationing or spending late nights out with friends. It’s finally time to button up the house and get it ready for winter by following the list below.

When building a home, choosing the right kind of roof can be stressful. Last month, we wrote a blog about the different types of roofs and each style. Now, we want to highlight the most structurally sound ones that will be worth the investment. In the United States, hip roofs and gable roofs are among the most popular style of roof that homeowners have. In this blog, we will be focusing on those two types since they are the most common.

Choosing which type of roof for a new home or to replace your current one can be a daunting task. With so many products and materials out there, it can be overwhelming to decide which roof will be best for your family home; that’s why we broke down the two most popular roof types (asphalt and metal) and discussed the pros and cons that come with each. We hope this list will help you make the right decision!

Believe it or not, the holiday season is once again approaching. Before we get into the Thanksgiving and Christmas craziness, Halloween needs to be celebrated! What’s more fun than putting away the summer decorations and bringing out the harvest and Halloween decorations? I’ll wait… there’s nothing! Just like any other homeowner, we love creating a beautiful fall porch that makes a warm and inviting entrance into our home. Unfortunately, some holiday décor can leave your home with lasting damage that could have been avoided. Today, we will give readers ideas for decorating their own home while avoiding damage to the exterior.

As a roofing company, we have had many clients building homes who are unsure what style of roof they want, or they have seen a roof on another house and like it but aren’t sure of the name. That’s why we wrote a guide to help homeowners decide on the perfect roof for their home. Picking a roof style is a huge deal! It can alter the exterior image of a home, which is why you'll want to be extra cautious when choosing which style and color to go with.

Have you seen our latest video yet? In it, New Look Roof owner, Julian West, explains one of the services New Look offers to clients: installing the soffit-fascia-frieze-board wrap. Clients highly request this service because it's virtually maintenance-free and dresses up the exterior of any home. This blog will discuss what a frieze board is, why it's useful, and the common materials frieze board is usually made of.

Did you know that the roof accounts for about 25 to 40 percent of your home's exterior? When picking a color for your shingles, it's important to remember that it plays a vital role in how your home is perceived from the curb (no pressure). Knowing how to pick the right color for your roof can enhance the overall curb appeal, hopefully increasing your home's value as well.

The month of September is a reminder for homeowners to get ready for the upcoming winter weather. Hurricane season brings storms that are blown up from the south into the Louisville area. Preparing for these storms should be an annual chore. Below, we will discuss steps to prepare your home and save you money in future repairs. Following our guide can be the difference between having a damaged, leaky roof this winter and a solid, dry roof.

Back when homes were explicitly meant for shelter and staying alive, the roof was vital in keeping people warm, dry, and safe from the elements. Today, different roofing materials are a design aspect of the exterior of a home. We've done some research and discovered what roofing trends were popular from the 1920s to today, 2021. Learning about why a roof type was popular in its time is unique because trends come and go, but some of these trends are still seen on newly constructed homes to this day!

Gutter guards are a protective cover installed on top of gutters to stop leaves and other debris from getting in and causing blockages. Many different types of guards can leave homeowners wondering which one is best for them. Most gutter guards are made up of vinyl, PVC, steel, aluminum, or copper. With all these options, homeowners are guaranteed to find the right look they want for their homes. Below, we share some benefits that make the effort of getting gutter guards installed worth it.

Over time some homeowners often notice a green hue that keeps spreading across the roof of their homes. That green fuzzy-like substance is most often moss. Mildew, mold, and algae all have the potential to grow on top of roofs due to the moisture that is typically present, but moss has an easier time growing because it isn't picky about the conditions of its spot. Moss can grow upward with hair-like fuzz about half an inch to two inches tall, making roofs a prime location to cling on to.

We don't blame people for having this question; it's a valid concern. The short answer is yes; you can stay in your home while installing your new roof. We understand that no one wants to replace their roof; it can be expensive and time-consuming. However, most homeowners are unable to avoid replacing at least one roof in their lifetime. When it comes to scheduling the new installation, you may be wondering what comes next. Can you stay in the home while they're working? Should you be home during installation? How loud is the installation? In this blog post, we will be answering all the questions that come with a new roof.