Author: Mike Damora

Most people think a roof is a roof. Actually the roofing material visible on a house—the shingles—is the tip of the iceberg, the visiblepart of a mostly invisible system. That system is made up components— layers and accessory elements—working together to protect the house from weather. These include the roof decking (or “sheathing”)—plywood or oriented…

Take a look at the house above. Do you get a sense of grandeur when you view it? Perhaps the feeling that whoever is living in it is more affluent and successful? What is it about the house that triggers that in you?  While it is the excellent siding work and windows that certainly help…

Snow is beautiful, there’s no denying that. It’s fun to watch it fall and accumulate on the ground, eager to go outside and enjoy the snow. Only to find that once you step outside, you are instantly hit with biting cold temperatures, strong winds, and water soaking into any exposed crevice. This is the reality…

If you have been on the hunt looking for good siding to install into your home, then you probably have run into the name James Hardie at least once, if not several times over. This is not surprising, considering they are one of the biggest names in the housing materials industry. But what is it…

Your roof is one of the biggest investments you will make in a home. So it makes sense to install the best and most durable roof shingles for the job, such as Atlas and Tamko. However, there are still plenty of ways to extend your roof’s lifetime, and get the most out of your money….

Doors are often an overlooked part of exterior and interior design. When people compliment your home, they often mention how well-cut the bushes are, or how well-coordinated the color scheme of your living room is. Rarely do people mention the door. Which is a shame because doors are arguably one of the most important elements…