While snow and ice on the roads are common winter hazards, another lesser-known threat associated with cold, snowy weather is ice dams. Ice dams form when warm air escapes from a home through an attic with inadequate insulation. This warm air heats the roof, causing snow to melt. The resulting water then flows down to […]
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If there’s one area of your home that’s particularly drafty, there’s a good chance there are other spots as well. You can get them fixed before they add another cent to your heating bill! Take a look at these tips on how to find and eliminate drafts in your home. Test Doors and Windows If
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Along with all the usual fall maintenance projects necessary to prepare your home for winter, another important one is to check the health of your trees. There are steps you can take to minimize the possibility of tree limbs damaging your roof. Your trees must be strong enough to withstand windy autumn days and winter
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If you have noticed strange scratching or other noises coming from your attic or roof, you may have some unwelcome small animals trying to take up residence. While birds and small animals like squirrels and raccoons may seem harmless, it’s a very bad idea to allow them to hang around. Here’s why. Sparrows and crows
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The best part of the holiday season is being able to spend more time with family and friends, especially those you may not get to see often throughout the rest of the year. While many homeowners take care to clean and declutter the house and tidy up the guest room, they sometimes neglect to prepare
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Home energy costs eat up a large part of a homeowner’s budget every month, especially in the winter. As part of National Energy Awareness Month, we would like to share some quick and easy tips that will help you save money on your energy bills this winter season. Here are five ways to save money
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Here in Ohio, we never know if winter will bring relatively mild temperatures and snowfall amounts, or weeks of ice, snow, and frigid cold. Our approach to prepare for the worst and hope for the best! One way to prepare is to prevent trees from damaging your roof this winter. A weak or dead limb
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Winter weather brings with it the possibility of extreme cold, damaging ice, and high snowfall amounts However, there are a few steps you can take to make sure your home is ready for winter weather. This will lessen the chance you’ll have to deal with problems when the weather is at its worst. Get a
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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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The best part of the holiday season is being able to spend more time with family and friends, especially those you may not get to see often throughout the rest of the year. While many homeowners take care to clean and declutter the house and tidy up the guest room, they sometimes neglect to prepare
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With winter approaching, can your roof survive another winter? Does it need a few repairs to get it in top shape for winter weather? Will it even make it through the winter? Can your roof survive another winter? Consider these warning signs from Muth and Company Roofing to ascertain if your roof needs replaced. There
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Preparing to winterize your Ohio home may take a back seat to many other preparations for the holiday season. Before you get lost in shopping for gifts and hanging lights, it’s important to winterize your Ohio home. Is your roofing in Columbus, Ohio, prepared for heavy snow? Are your windows and doors well-insulated? Here are
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Whenever we watch or hear the weather forecast, chances are there are winter weather terms we may not be familiar with. This is why we at Muth & Company Roofing, experts in roofing in Columbus Ohio, have prepared this short guide on some common winter weather terms you may want to learn about. These words
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Icicles hanging off a roof add a pretty wintry touch to a home But icicles can be one symptom of a poorly-insulated attic space and/or an inadequate insulation along the attic floor. Ice damming will leave damaging effects on your home. Icicles are often indications of this larger problem. The consequences can wreak significant havoc
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Here are Chad’s top 5 home winterizing tips to make sure your home is up to par before super-cold weather hits. As a roofing professional who’s been in business for over 30 years, company owner Chad Muth knows virtually all there is to know about preparing your home to face another frigid Columbus winter. Work
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As a roofer for over the past 30 years, Chad Muth knows quite a few tips for winterizing your home. Here are Chad’s top 5 tips for winterizing your home, and areas you should focus on when preparing for another harsh Columbus, Ohio winter. Start At The Top When Winterizing Your Home Clean all debris
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