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Tips For Identifying A Neoclassical Home – And How To Choose The Best Roofing Material
Even ornate architectural styles can prove difficult to identify by name due to many styles incorporating hints of classical Greek and Italian architecture. Neoclassical homes are one such classically influenced, often difficult to identify home styles. If you suspect your home is Neoclassical, there are a few tips that can help you know for sure. Understanding your home style can guide your future material choices for repairs and replacement projects such as choosing the best replacement roofing materials with your roofing contractors.
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Tips For Identifying A Folk Victorian – And How To Choose The Best Roofing Material For The Home
Identifying your home's style is more than a fun pastime. Knowing the precise style of your home and the importance of its roof shape can help you identify the best roofing materials for a repair or replacement project. Folk Victorians are one of the harder Victorians to pinpoint due to some unusual features. What are some ways to identify a Folk Victorian home, and how can you and your roofing contractors choose the best roofing material for the home?
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Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement: 3 Factors That Affect Whether The Shingles Can Be Roofed Over
If you have properly maintained and cared for your roof, the average lifespan of asphalt shingles should be approximately 20 to 40 years. Over time, you'll find that some shingles here and there will begin to show signs of wear. To avoid compromising the underlying roofing structure and to avoid having to deal with extensive water damage later on, your best bet may be to replace all of the shingles. If this is the case, you have two options.
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Choosing A New Roof: Is Cedar Roofing Right For Your Home?
When it's time to put a new roof on your home, you have a chance to choose a beautiful new look for the exterior of your house. There are many different types of roofing materials available, and each of them have a distinct look that can increase the curb appeal of your home. Cedar roofing is just one option to consider, but knowing more about this material can help you decide if it is right for your home.
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3 Victorian House Styles That Work Well with Asphalt Roofing
Victorian-influenced styles spanned decades in the United States and birthed a variety of styles that ranged from the simple farmhouse chic of the folk Victorian to the austere, villa-inspired Italianate Victorian. Understanding the style of Victorian you own and the roof style on that Victorian can help you choose the right roofing material when working with roofing contractors on a roofing repair or restoration project. Asphalt roofing is a low-cost, durable composite roofing material, and there are a few styles of Victorian homes in particular that pair well with this material.
About Me
Do you know how to tell if you have problems with your flashing, loose shingles, or damaged tar pitch? Well, I didn't either until I experienced some of those issues on my own. One day, I realized that my roof was leaking and that I needed to find a solution fast. After contacting a professional roofing company, they were able to solve my troubles and teach me the signs of trouble. I want you to avoid the same types of hassles, which is why my blog is filled to the brim with information about roofing and home ownership. You never know, these tips could really come in handy!