Many homeowners tend to overlook the importance of their roofing system. Your roof can make or break the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your home/building. An important part of your roof is the type of roof trussing that will be used. You’re probably familiar with roof trussing as the triangular web-like components made of wood or other items being suspended from the ceiling. Some popular variations of roof trusses include bowstring, king post, and Howe trusses.…
If you own a home that just doesn’t seem to suit your needs, but you don’t want to sell it and move to another location, you might consider a home renovation. A large-scale renovation can turn your current house into a space that works for you and your family in particular, and can also mean being able to improve the home’s insulation, energy efficiency, and overall appearance. Note a few ways you might renovate your home to make it uniquely your own.…
When your home needs new siding or repairs to the exterior walls, you may not think of cement as being a good choice of materials, as you may assume that it’s heavy and downright unattractive for a home’s exterior. However, fibre cement siding is very attractive, very durable, and a popular option today. Note a few questions you might have about this material so you can determine if it’s the right choice for your home.…
Not many homeowners think of getting a metal roof when they’re replacing their existing roof or building a new home. While it may not be the most popular option, metal roofs offer some great advantages over asphalt shingles, tiles and other types of roofing materials. Note a few considerations to keep in mind so you can determine if a metal roof is the right choice for your home.
When you plan on long-term home ownership…
If you’re planning on a home extension, you’re probably more concerned with what’s going to be put inside it. However, you should really think about whether you want the roof to be pitched or flat. Due to the expense involved in a home extension, many homeowners simply go for a flat roof. This can be fine, and flat roofs do usually work out to be a lot cheaper, but they don’t come with the benefits delivered by a pitched roof.…
If you are planning to build a home from the ground up, your roof will be one of the largest and most visible parts of your new home’s exterior. Therefore, it is very important that you carefully think through how your roof structure should look like because it will influence your home’s outdoor appearance, regardless of whether you like it or not.
There are several roof designs available for you to choose from, but ultimately you will have to settle on one.…
When it comes to care and maintenance for your roof, it is not uncommon to find much of the attention is focused on the replacement of shingles, painting and keeping the structure free of debris. An element that is easy to overlook is your gutters, especially during the warmer seasons when there is little to no rain in the weather forecast. However, your gutters require just as much care and maintenance as your roof itself.…
