Painting a room, changing out a light fixture, replacing old flooring … projects such as these are fairly straightforward. This makes them perfect for avid do-it-yourselfers. Installing attic insulation, or DIY insulation, on the other hand, is a project that professionals do best for three important reasons. No matter what the time of year, “insulating […]
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Investing in a new roof can feel overwhelming, especially with all the technical jargon and options available. You might find yourself wondering about terms like ice guard, hat vents, soil boots, ridge vent, and even shingle color. To navigate this complex decision-making process, we at Muth realize the importance of providing clarity when installing a
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Understanding Ceiling Stains Around Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan If you’ve noticed ceiling stains forming around your bathroom’s exhaust fan, your first instinct might be to think you have a roof leak that requires immediate repair. However, in the majority of cases, this isn’t the root cause. More likely, the problem lies in insufficient venting. When
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The sun beats down on your roof, day after day. It’s no surprise that the attic is the hottest spot in the house. Having the right amount of insulation goes a long way toward controlling the loss of heat from your home in winter. But did you know that it will also make your home
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When the upper portion of a roof is warm enough to melt snow, and the eaves below are cold enough to freeze the runoff, an ice dam is born. So What IS an Ice Dam? Ice dams are ridges of ice that form along the bottom edge of a roof due to unvented heat loss
There are several ways to extend the life span of your roof A new roof is one of the most expensive home upgrades you can make. Costing between $6,000 for a simple replacement and $15,000 for a high-quality upgrade, replacing a roof isn’t cheap. Depending on the type of roof you have, you’ll likely need
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Your roof can do more than just protect your home from the elements. It can also help reduce your heating and cooling bills. Here are just a few of the things you can do to help make your roof more energy-efficient. Keep Up on Maintenance Regular maintenance of your roof by a professional roofing company
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There is a lot of misinformation out there about how and why an ice dam forms, and what can be done to prevent them. Here are just a few myths relating to ice dams and the truths that might help you better understand ice damming. Myth #1: An ice dam is easy to spot from
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Have your heating bills seemed abnormally high this winter? Are you at a loss as to the cause? If you live in a home that is 10 years old or older, there’s a good possibility that the culprit might be an inadequate amount of insulation in your attic. An attic energy efficiency inspection from Muth
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For many property owners, ventilation is one of the complicated aspects of a house. Some don’t notice a problem in their system until the issue worsens. According to Energy Star® and many roofing contractors in Columbus Ohio, ventilation is important especially in winter, as it allows air to flow naturally through the attic. It helps
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If you have had a new roof installed recently, the last thing you expect is to have a failing roof anytime soon. Unfortunately, if you chose the wrong roofing contractor, you could end up facing this all-too-common scenario. Here are four common roofing installation mistakes that inexperienced or unethical roofers sometimes make that could cause
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We’re all tired of the long winter, but the good news is snow and ice can be handy indicators of how well your home is containing heat. Walk outside and look at your roof to determine if your home needs insulation or ventilation work. Compare your roof to your neighbors and the pictures below. A
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The solid-state condition of any roof is not just determined by the quality of the roofing materials installed. Underlying factors like insulation and attic ventilation are just as critical. Homeowners usually focus on projects that will improve the aesthetic appeal of their homes. Especially those projects that may increase the curb appeal of their properties.
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