Vinyl Siding Repair Tip #1: Understanding When to Repair & When to Replace Vinyl Siding

As long as it’s a quality product, vinyl siding can last 20-40 years in climates like we experience here in Wisconsin. That said, if you wind up with damaged siding you might be faced with the question of whether you should have it repaired (or attempt repairing yourself), or if your siding needs replacement. This article will help you be in-the-know as to how to proceed if your vinyl siding is damaged. Let’s begin with a brief discussion on how to inspect your siding to assess the damage level … INSPECTING YOUR VINYL SIDING Whether it’s from hail or debris, pest infestation, warping, or a wind storm that’s caused missing or bent vinyl siding panels, it’s important to accurately assess the extent of damage. Here’s how: Perform a visual inspection of your home’s siding. We recommend a thorough walk around the entire home, as damage may not be limited to a particular side. What you’re looking for is siding that shows any signs of: Wear Cracks Holes Warping, which tends to occur in areas that

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Asphalt Roofing Repair Tip #3: When is it OK to Replace Missing Shingles vs. When You Need a New Roof

Welcome back to our series on asphalt roof repair. In Part 1, we focused on replacing damaged shingles, and in Part 2 took a look at curled shingles — specifically fixing vs. replacing them. In Part 3 of our asphalt roofing repair series, we take a look at when it’s appropriate to replace missing shingles, as opposed to when you might need a new roof. Before we begin, it’s important to mention that unless you are experienced with roof repair we strongly recommend having an experienced, insured roofing contractor do the work to ensure your safety. It’s also important to get your roof inspected to identify if it looks like a straightforward repair, or if there are other things going on with your roof that need attention. And if you do have a roofing company inspect your roof, there are a few recommendations we’d like to share: You should never have to pay for a roof inspection. If a roofing company wants to charge you for inspecting your home — move on immediately. Make sure

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Asphalt Roofing Repair Tip #2: Fixing vs. Replacing Curled Shingles

Welcome back to our series on asphalt roof repair. In Part 1 of the series, we covered replacing damaged shingles. Now, in Part 2, we’re taking a look at curled shingles — specifically fixing vs. replacing them. Before we begin, we’d like to mention that unless you are experienced with asphalt roof repair we highly recommend having an experienced, insured roofing contractor do the work to ensure your safety, and that an attempted repair doesn’t make matters worse for your roof. That said, even if you’re planning on contacting a roofing contractor, it’s still a good idea to read this article and educate yourself beforehand as to what’s going on with your roof, why some of the shingles may be curling, and if it looks like repair or replacement of shingles is likely. If you do have a roofing company come out to take a look, there are a few things we recommend: You should never have to pay for a roof inspection, so if a roofer wants to charge you for inspecting your home

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Legacy Exteriors is Now a FORTIFIED™ Certified Service Provider for GAF Roofing

In August, Legacy Exteriors became Madison’s first FORTIFIED Certified Service Provider — and we couldn’t be more excited. Here’s how it works … A GAF FORTIFIED Roof adds an additional layer of strength to GAF’s already robust, durable asphalt roofing systems. One of the benefits of a FORTIFIED roof is the fact that it helps to further protect against severe Wisconsin weather. Plus, FORTIFIED roofing may be eligible for insurance discounts (check with your homeowner’s insurance agent to verify). Since we’re already GAF Master Elite asphalt roofing installers, this certification helps us bring even more value, quality, durability and dependability to our roofing installations. WHAT IS A FORTIFIED ROOF In short, it is a designation that has been developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) that focuses on improving roof strength. The FORTIFIED program has partnered with GAF — America’s leading asphalt roofing company — to offer “a voluntary construction and re-roofing program designed to help protect homes against severe weather. In line with our commitment to help protect your home,

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Asphalt Roofing Repair Tip #1: Replacing Damaged Shingles

The roof of your home is one of its most important components, so it’s important to keep it in good shape so you don’t wind up with damage on the interior of your home. That said, unless you are experienced with asphalt roof repair we highly recommend having an experienced, insured roofing contractor do the work. The reasons for this are simple: First and foremost, your safety. If you’re inexperienced with this type of work, an attempt to repair may make matters worse and more costly. If you choose to have a roofing company come out to take a look, there are a few things we recommend: Make sure they are a reputable company. Make sure they are insured. Make sure to get a written estimate on all proposed work, which should include actual photos of damaged shingles. You should never have to pay for a roof inspection, so if a roofer wants to charge you for inspecting your home — find someone else. Get at least two estimates. These recommendations are important, no matter

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