Residential

It is easy to forget about the upkeep of your home’s roof after installation. A residential roofing maintenance checklist ensures your roof stays functional and keeps your family safe. It also extends the life of your roof, saves you money, and protects the value of your home. Below is a look at 11 essential maintenance …

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Successfully Navigate The Homeowners Insurance Discount & Tax Credit Requirements In Florida, the threat of hurricanes and high winds routinely affects your home’s safety and security. For this reason, insurance companies place significant expectations on homeowners to meet stringent requirements for impact resistance to their home’s foundation, roof (including hurricane straps), windows, and doors. By …

Hurricane Straps: What You Need To Know About Codes, Insurance & Tax Credits! Read More »

The most popular residential roofing materials today are metal and asphalt. As a homeowner, picking the best between the two can be challenging. After all, both have their fair share of perks. For starters, metal roofs are durable and eco-friendly. Conversely, asphalt shingles are affordable and easy to install. Asphalt and metal roofs are quite …

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Asphalt shingles are the go-to roofing material choice for many homeowners. There are a number of reasons for that, including versatility, lower cost, and easy installation. While getting the best shingles for your home isn’t too complicated, your decision will involve more than just considering the colors and styles.  Shingles come in a variety of …

Shingle Shopping Strategy:  How To Choose The Best Shingles For Your Home! Read More »

When it’s time for a new roof, choosing the right roof system can be difficult. Tile and metal roof systems are among the options you’ll find. Comparing tile roofing vs metal roofing can help you decide which roof system would be a better fit for your home.

Once upon a time, homeowners sadly looked up at their plastic-domed skylights and could almost see their hard-earned energy dollars drifting skyward. No longer! Improvements in technology and manufacturing make skylights a great way to enjoy natural daylight, fresh air, and lower energy bills. Just how are skylights energy efficient? We know at least five …

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You can answer the question, “How are seamless gutters installed?” in two ways. You can say, “Professionally, by highly skilled technicians,” or you can review the five steps needed to ensure beautiful seamless gutters stay firmly attached to your Tampa Bay or Sarasota home. 

You can finance a new car or a new house. Someone once used a 1969 Kentucky Derby Winner’s Trophy as collateral for a loan. But can you get a loan for a complete roof replacement? Sure, when you wisely finance through your local, reliable roofer! 

SFC Manatee-Sarasota does not offer a class in “How to Own a Home.” That is a pity; most homeowners instead learn by trial. For example, what is the process for a roof estimate? You cannot easily find out until you are actually in the process of getting a roof estimate. Until now, that is.