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
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
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
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 […]
Best Home Improvements to Maximize ROI
Why You Should Care About ROI—Even If You’re Not Selling Your Home You may be wondering, why should I care about return on investment (ROI) if I’m not planning to sell my home? The answer is simple. Your Home Is Your Biggest Investment Even if you’re not planning to sell your home anytime soon, you […]
Keep Cool While Working on Summer Curb Appeal: Tips to Minimize Heat Related Illnesses
While we all love summer, for contractors and others who work outside, the summer heat, humidity and unfavorable working conditions can be hard to beat. If you are motivated and ready to get to work on your curb appeal despite hot weather, consider the following advice. Keep Cool While Working on Summer Curb Appeal: What […]
Does Your Roof Meet the Requirements for Solar Panels?
If you’re thinking about going solar, great! The first step to being a proud solar owner is to check to see if your roof is a good candidate by asking yourself these questions… What direction does your roof face? The ideal roof for solar faces south at 180 degrees true orientation (or 195 degrees if […]
7 Warning Signs Your Roof Is Failing
By: Tom Ingram – Coastal Windows & Exteriors Since I have been in this business I have heard people say they want to squeeze another year or two out of their roof. Even when I was completely new and did not know much about the industry I knew that this was not a wise idea. I never […]
Identifying and Acting Upon Winter Roof Damage With a Little Help From Your Friends
As the old song goes, “I get by with a little help from my friends…” That’s exactly what Coastal Windows & Exteriors is offering homeowners this spring—a little help when it’s needed most. After a record-breaking winter, New England homeowners are facing extensive roof and exterior damage. From collapsed gutters to cracked shingles and water […]
Use Your Tax Refund to Improve Your Home
By, Tom Ingram, Coastal Windows & Exteriors Anyone who values their hard work wants to make sure they spend their money wisely. Most people in the US have less than $8000 in their savings accounts. With little extra income, tax refunds mean a lot to those delaying expenses until after tax season. Therefore, refunds help […]