"Many roof contractors are self-employed," writes the website wiseGEEK, "although some construction firms hire large numbers of roof contractors to handle major projects such as the installation of roofs on newly constructed housing projects."
Under normal conditions, brick veneer siding will last the life of the house, and requires little more than an occasional hose cleaning or power washing. In some cases, the mortar joints made need to be touched up.
With insulated vinyl siding, the insulation is made to fit the profile of the vinyl siding and then glued to its underside. The most common type of insulation material used in this type of siding is ezpanded polystyrene.
With a variety of colors and shades to choose from, you can customize the look of the siding that will go on your home, and use the variety of color options to create stylish compliments and contrasts on your home.
If your roof has been a part of your house longer than you’ve lived there, you may want to have a roofing contractor check on it periodically. This can help you discover and repair damage before it deteriorates to the point where water leaks happen.
If you have gutters, clean them regularly. Water can accumulate and back up and damage the leading edge of a roofs shingles. Curled edges along the eaves are a red flag.
