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Category: Roofing

Explore the comprehensive roofing insights in the section of Coastal Windows & Exteriors, featuring expert tips, seasonal advice and homeowner guides.

Do Solar Panels Work in Winter?

Solar panels on a roof in winter, with patches of snow partially covering some panels while others remain clear.

Thank you to John Livermore & Ryan Fitzsimmons from Boston Solar for providing their expert advice on solar panel efficiency during the winter… Two of our most frequently asked questions are: “What happens to rooftop solar panels when it snows?” and “Will I have to shovel the snow off?” There are some surprising upsides to […]

How Much Snow Can My Roof Handle?

A person dressed in winter clothing stands outside on a snowy day, smiling while holding a shovel full of snow next to a wooden fence. With snow piled high, checking roof snow limits or snow load is important for nearby houses visible in the background.

Here’s all the typical Q&A you will want to know: Be prepared! Q: How much SNOW can my roof handle? A: During the worst snow storms many of us are left wondering just how much snow our roofs can handle. What many people don’t realize is that the critical factor is not about the depth of the snow, it’s […]

Top 10 Home Maintenance Blogs to Winterize Your Home

Large icicles hang from the snow-covered edge of a roof on a building with wooden shingles and green window shutters, suggesting cold winter weather and the potential for ice dams to form.

At Coastal Windows & Exteriors we love to educate homeowners on how to stay warm and SAVE MONEY! Check out our top 10 blogs this season for lots of helpful home advice from information on how to insulate your windows to tips on preventing ice dams… Top ten tips to insulate your home and save […]

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

A man wearing headphones films a woman holding a microphone and speaking in front of a camera inside a dimly lit room lined with framed photos, capturing behind-the-scenes moments for Flipping Boston.

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 & Exteriors helped JP Norden’s family prepare their home after the […]