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Why We’re Thankful For Our Roofs

A woman with long brown hair sits smiling in an office chair. She wears a navy blue blouse, a brown braided belt, a chunky necklace, and a gold watch, with office supplies and roof maintenance brochures in the background.

As part of National Roofing Week, all of us at Coastal Windows & Exteriors want to share what makes our roofs so important—and why we’re so thankful for them. After all, a roof isn’t just a structure; it’s the very thing that keeps us warm, dry, and secure. From roofing manufacturers to local installers throughout […]

What is a Roofing System?

A brick house with a labeled diagram of a roofing system showing roofing components such as lifetime shingles, synthetic roof deck protection, leak barrier, starter strip shingles, Cobra attic ridge vent, and ridge cap shingles.

Q: I’ve received roofing estimates ranging from $10,000 to $25,000. How do I know which one is the best option for my home? A: Great question—and you’re not alone. Many homeowners face this dilemma. Although it’s tempting to go with the lowest bid, not all roof replacements are created equal. In fact, it’s critical to […]

Coastal Windows & Exteriors Customer is “HAPPY” about his FREE ROOF

A two-story house with dark blue siding and white trim, featuring six windows and several exterior pipes on the back wall. The owner is HAPPY about his FREE ROOF. The sky is partly cloudy.

Coastal Windows & Exteriors installed a Free Roof for their No Roof Left Behind winners, Clyde and Karen Cross. Spreading Happiness with a Brand-New Roof Watch Clyde sing praises about how “Happy” he is to receive this generous gift from Coastal Windows & Exteriors. Clyde is part of MC2 (MC Squared), a 7-piece Top 40, […]

50 Home Renovation Tips from the Big 50’s Coastal Windows & Exteriors

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We’re blushing! Coastal Windows & Exteriors has been selected by Remodeling Magazine to be awarded the Remodeling Big50 for 2016. Every year since 1986, Remodeling Magazine inducts 50 owners of remodeling companies that have set exceptionally high standards for professionalism and integrity through exemplary business practices, craftsmanship, and impact in their community or industry at […]

Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Home Improvements

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Q: I installed a door last year and am thinking of installing energy-efficient windows in my home this year. What are the tax incentives and rebates for 2016? A: You may have recently read that the Residential Efficiency Tax Credit has been extended. Specifically, it now includes qualifying purchases made through December 31, 2016. Massachusetts […]

2016 Cost VS Value Report’s Top Home Improvement Projects

A model house sits on architectural blueprints, surrounded by construction tools, a yellow hard hat, and a small tree, highlighting home improvement projects and thoughtful construction planning inspired by insights from the 2016 Cost vs Value report.

Q: Which home improvements have the highest Return On Investment (ROI)?   I am looking forward to my tax refund and starting some projects but not sure which ones should be top priority. Can you please let me know the top 5 projects that bring in the most ROI for my home? A: There are many […]

Can your Roof Withstand Hurricane-Force Winds?

A shingled roof with significant wind damage, showing lifted and missing shingles. Text overlay reads: ROOF VS. WIND—CAN YOUR ROOF WITHSTAND HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS?.

How to Storm-Proof Your Roof Against Hurricane-Force Wind Gusts Last night’s storm brought hurricane-force wind gusts, heavy rainfall, downed trees, and power outages across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and the rest of New England. In some areas, wind speeds topped 75 miles per hour. In the aftermath, many homeowners began assessing the damage—hoping their roofs […]

8 Reasons to Replace your Skylights When you Replace your Roof

A young child sits on a gray armchair, reading a book in a cozy attic room with two large skylights, another empty armchair, a small table, and trees visible outside—a perfect setting to enjoy after a recent roof replacement.

Q:I am getting my roof installed this month and am not sure if I should replace my skylights at the same time. It seems like my skylights were not properly flashed when my roof was installed 15 years ago because there’s water leaking in around the skylights. What should I do? A: We get asked this […]

10 Tips to Minimize Your Home’s Energy Loss

A person uses a caulking gun to seal the edge of a white window frame, applying caulk along the joint to minimize energy loss and prevent drafts—one of several essential energy saving tips for any home.

  No matter the season here in New England, it’s important to minimize your home’s energy loss as much as possible.  Every homeowner knows that our region goes from sizzling summers to being slammed with months of relentless snow and cold temperatures. Now is the time to seal up all the gaps that can cause […]

Maintain Your Home’s Character With This Wood Shake Shingle Alternative

A large, elegant coastal home with wood shake shingle siding, white trim, and black shutters. The house features multiple chimneys, dormer windows, and a landscaped path bordered by a low stone wall and greenery.

The Iconic New England Wood Shake The classic, New England, coastal home. Gorgeous, aged roofs. Dynamically colored – bleached by the sun. Can you still get a wood shake shingle look with modern day shingles? And is it easy to maintain? Yes! (photo credit: New England Home) History of the Wood Shake Wood shingled roofs were among […]