Summer is typically a time when you see people making roofing repairs. Sounds familiar, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be! Some preventative action and basic maintenance could save you time and money on major roof repairs. At Christian Brothers Roofing, we specialize in roofing repair and we’re happy to share some tips for avoiding…
Tips for Maintaining Your Roof
Check your Home for Summer Storm Damage
Summers storms in the midwest can wreak havoc on homes and landscape. After a big storm, you should immediately scour your home and roof for damage. Some destruction left unfixed can lead to more permanent problems, like leaks and foundation cracks. Find out what you should keep an eye out for and take a look…
Keep your Gutters Clean and your House Free of Damage
Spring and summer storms can leave your gutters clogged with leaves, dirt and debris. Aside from overflowing onto your roof, filled systems can cause damage to your roof, siding, sidewalks and walls. Read on to understand why you need to keep your gutters clean and what your options are to help protect your home. Why…
Facebook Plans Massive New Green Roof
Facebook is on the move again. Plans are in the works for a new campus to house the social media company’s growing group of employees. What will they do to surprise us here? Well, we don’t know all the details, but we do know they have an impressive “green” roof planned. The second campus at…
Get Your Deck or Patio Ready for Spring
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been dreaming all winter about sitting outside in the evenings, enjoying warm weather. Now that spring is rolling in, it is time to get your deck or patio ready for all the time you’ll spend on it. You’ll need to spend some time cleaning, organizing, and giving it a…
Prepare Your Roof for Spring Weather
Your roof protected you from snow, ice, and winds this winter. For months, it tirelessly did its job. Changing weather can have huge impacts on your roof. Along with the much-anticipated spring weather comes a huge list of household repairs. Roof maintenance might be less obvious than other spring cleaning chores, but it is important…
Save Money with Spring Cleaning
Your home needs some love. You spent the winter inside of it, warm and sheltered from the winter winds. Now, its your turn to show your home some tender loving care. Spring is the perfect time to clean up, make repairs and organize your home inside and out. You don’t have to empty your wallet…
What Heavy Snow Means for You
You’ve probably had some quality time spent shoveling the driveway and sidewalks in the past few weeks, and thankfully, you probably don’t need to worry about those areas anymore. But, is there snow covering your trees and roof? The storms are over, and we know the snow will melt soon, so why is it important…
Who has spots on their ceiling after this snow storm?
“Attic Ventilation…Who Cares?” “Why in the world should I care about ventilation of my home? Does it really make a difference?” These are questions many of you may be asking yourself after reading the title of this article. The answer is a yes for some of you, and others of you may stop reading before…
Checklist- Winter Home Maintenance Projects
Home maintenance projects are a little more enjoyable in the fall with cool breezes and warm sun, aren’t they? It is easy to forget home maintenance tasks in the winter when we are inside for the majority of the season. Keeping up your home during the winter is not as bad as it seems. There…
