Can Your Roof Handle the Next Major Winter Storm?
When there’s news of an impending winter storm, many of us take stock of the food in our cupboards. We’ll run off to the store in a hurry to buy milk and bread along with [...]
What Roofing Materials Create Energy Efficient Roofing Systems?
Q: I’m thinking about roof replacement but I also need to increase my home’s energy efficiency. Can a new roof help lower utility bills, and what energy-efficient roofing systems are important for an efficient [...]
Roof Replacement FAQ: New England’s Resource for the Most Common Roofing Questions
As one of the top roofing contractors in MA, we’re constantly hearing questions about roofing. Our goal at Coastal Windows & Exteriors is to educate homeowners throughout New England on everything there is to [...]
Worry-Free Winter Installation: Replace Your Roof In Winter Guide
Did you know we install all winter long? Winter, Schminter! We have our Winter Worry-Free Installation Program for full peace of mind. Many New England homeowners are in need of new efficient windows, siding, roofing [...]
How Do Ice Dams Form?
Ice dams form when… your roof is poorly insulated and ventilated, allowing your attic and roof to heat up and melt snow that has collected on your roof. When the snow [...]
10 Signs it’s Time to Replace your Roof
It is important to know the warning signs of a failing roof. Read some of the tell-tale signs that your roof needs to be replaced. [...]
5 Ways to Cut Down on Your Winter Energy Bills
Have you heard that winter energy bills are skyrocketing? National Grid increased their rates by over 100% as you'll see in the photo below. Meanwhile, Farmers' Almanac is predicting a brutally cold winter with three [...]
Why does it always feel so cold in my house?
According to Preservation’s website, Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves from one separate surface to another. Energy from the sun reaches the earth by radiation and a person's body can lose heat to a cold window or skylight surface in a similar way.
