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Is Your Chimney Properly Flashed??

Attic view shows a chimney with labeled arrows indicating rotted wood, leaking water, and new damp stains—clear signs of a roof leak caused by faulty chimney flashing found during a chimney inspection.

Sending You Warm Holiday Wishes…from my attic! What’s Lurking In Your Attic? I don’t know about you, but we store all of our holiday décor in our attic. Oh what a fun place to travel. It’s cold and a big mess up there. If you are making a trip up to the attic, you may […]

Is Your Roof Ready for Winter?

A collage of home exterior issues—loose wood panel, finger lifting roof edge, curling shingles, cracked siding, damaged gutter outlet, and worn horizontal siding—showcases key roof readiness concerns for winter, all bordered in bright blue.

The topic is everywhere-let’s face it.  Winter is coming and energy bills are going to be higher than last year.  I don’t like to even say the words Polar Vortex out loud.  Insert shiver! Well, we want you to be warm and cozy. Therefore, we created a simple checklist for you. You can use it […]

Are Black Spots on My Roof the New Black? Not in this case…

A close-up view of a house with a brick exterior and a gray shingle roof. The roof shows black spots and dark streaks, possibly from algae or mold. Trees are visible in the background.

Question: My roof is only ten years old and recently we’ve noticed black stains appearing on the shingles. What are these stains and what can I do to remove them? Answer: Although these streaks may appear to be soot, dirt or mold, these stains are actually caused by algae, Gloeocapsa Magma, and are spread by […]

Choosing Your Roof Shingle Style: Expert Advice from HGTV’s Carter Oosterhouse

A collage showing a single-story house with a lawn, a cozy living room with a fireplace, and a close-up of brown asphalt roof shingles highlights current home remodeling trends.

In Monday’s blog post, we looked to HGTV’s Genevieve Gorder for her expert advice on choosing the right shingle color.  Today we are going to explore shingle style and which styles best suit different types of architecture. For the best advice we look to HGTV’s Carter Oosterhouse…  Roof Style Matters for Curb Appeal and Home Value As previously […]

Choosing Your Roof Shingle Color: Expert Advice from HGTV’s Genevieve Gorder

A white two-story suburban house with dormer windows, a brick chimney, and an attached two-car garage sits on a well-kept green lawn, showcasing a stunning spring home transformation under a partly cloudy sky.

Why Your Roof Matters More Than You Think When you think about your home’s curb appeal, what comes to mind first? The landscaping? Paint or home siding condition? Windows? Shudders and trim? The walkway? Oftentimes a home’s roof is an afterthought, but in reality the roof can cover more than 50% of your home’s visible […]

Coastal Windows & Exteriors Stars in two Flipping Boston Episodes

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Coastal Windows & Exteriors Stars in two Flipping Boston Episodes Celebrating a National TV Role at the A&E ‘Flipping Boston’ Viewing Party & Fundraiser! Coastal was recently featured in two all-new episodes of A&E’s “Flipping Boston”. Stephanie Vanderbilt appeared as an expert on two new shows featuring homes in Massachusetts.  In Reading, Coastal Windows & […]

Wednesday Weekly Wow: Revere Roof Rescue Winner Revealed!

A person stands on the roof edge working near a window of a wooden house—this week’s Wednesday Weekly Wow Roof Rescue Winner—while another person sits on the front steps below, looking at a phone. The house has brown siding and white trim.

Congratulations to Clinton Angell and Jennifer Valentin who have been chosen as the winners of our Revere Roof Rescue program! Clinton and Jennifer’s roof suffered serious damage during the devastating tornado that struck Revere on July 28th. At Coastal Windows & Exteriors, we are beyond excited to help these longtime Revere residents. They have one […]

Wednesday Weekly Wow: Revere Roof Rescue Program

A man stands on the sloped roof of a wooden house, painting part of it blue as part of the Revere Roof Rescue program. Power lines and utility poles stretch across the cloudy sky in the foreground.

When Revere, MA was hit with a tornado on July 28th our team was jolted to the core. The devastation hit so close to home with many of our team members living in and around the area. Without hesitation we started contacting our partners to see how we could all come together to make a difference and […]

Wednesday Weekly Wow: Coastal Windows & Exteriors Awarded 2014 Guildmaster Award

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At Coastal Windows & Exteriors, we’re thrilled to announce winning the 2014 Guildmaster Award from GuildQuality—for the second year in a row! This award recognizes us as a leader in residential customer service across North America. 2014 Guildmaster Award for Exceptional Customer Service “It is gratifying to see our commitment to customer service reflected in […]