5 Common Roof Problems Homeowners Encounter

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5 Common Roof Problems Homeowners Encounter We understand how stressful it can be when faced with any kind of home repair issue that comes up. With the recent storms we’ve been experiencing, you will want to identify roof or siding damage as soon as possible, to prevent further damage to other parts of your home. Here are a few common … Read More

Home Golf Ball Damage

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home golf ball damage

We came across an interesting article on golf.com recently and we thought we would share it with our Louisville neighbors who live around golf courses. “Wayne Winton has made a lot of new friends since he moved into his Spanish-style home alongside the 13th hole at Marbella Country Club in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., 14 years ago. He just wishes … Read More

Will Home Insurance Cover Firework Damage?

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Home Insurance Fireworks Damage

The 4th Of July for most Americans is a time of: joy, family get-togethers, and most likely fireworks. There is nothing like grilling out and celebrating our nations birth and freedoms with our closest friends and relatives. Unfortunately however… these celebrations don’t always go as planned. Every year there are hundreds of house fires, Injuries, and damages cause by the … Read More

What Are Roofing Shingles And What Are They Made Of.

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What are Roof Shingles Roof shingles are a roof covering consisting of individual overlapping elements. These elements are typically flat, rectangular shapes laid in courses from the bottom edge of the roof up, with each successive course overlapping the joints below. Shingles are made of various materials such as wood, slate, flagstone, metal, plastic, and composite materials such as fibre cement and asphalt shingles. Ceramic roof tiles, which still dominate in Europe and some … Read More

Is Your Home Making You Sick? Home Mold And Condensation.

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Home mold causes

If you have damp or mould the first thing to do is find the cause. Damp and mould can affect your health, so it’s important to get rid of it. Causes of damp and mould Damp and mould are caused by excess moisture. Moisture in buildings can be caused by leaking pipes, rising damp in basements or ground floors, or … Read More

Common Gutter Installation Costs

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Gutters are extremely important to the longevity of a home. Even the most sturdy brick homes can quickly be reduced to rubble if there isn’t a proper water removal system in place around the house. Most home owners understand how damaging water can be but the idea of installing gutters yourself can be a daunting task. Types of gutter systems for … Read More

Louisville Flood Damage Repair

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Louisville Kentucky Flood Damage Repair

Louisville is no stranger to floods but the flood that occurred this week registered as one of the top ten worst floods Louisville has ever seen. In the wake of a flood (no pun intended) many home owners are left seeking answers and may feel as if they have no where to turn. In reality, there are many steps the … Read More