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Painting Your Home: To Hire or Not to Hire a Pro

Home improvement projects are often easier said than done. Unless you already consider yourself a pretty handy person, there’s really no reason not to hire a professional exterior painting service when your home needs a new coat. Painting a house sounds like a pretty simple and straightforward task. For homes with simple architecture, say, a one-story box with straight edges and well-defined features, you can probably do without the help of a contractor. But when your home is a three-story Victorian with gingerbread patterns, bay windows and plenty of dormers, things can get a little bit complicated.

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Cupping Problems in Asphalt Shingle Roofs

As your asphalt shingle roof approaches the end of its life span, you may notice you’re needing roof repair visits more frequently than usual. Normal wear and tear on shingles include curling, clawing, fish-mouthing and loss of granulation. When there has been too much granule loss in the shingle, its structure will begin to buckle under its own weight. This typically starts right at the center, creating a concave crater that resembles a shallow cup, hence its name, cupping.

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How Pink Panther Became the Face of Owens Corning

Fiberglass has been a staple in home construction since its discovery right at the turn of the ’30s. This versatile material has seen usage as an excellent insulation option for both siding and roofing installation projects, keeping homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Fiberglass and Owens Corning® share a rich history together that resulted in the company’s use of a popular cartoon panther, the Pink Panther, as its official mascot.

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Creative Fence Designs to Add Character to Exterior Spaces

There are different reasons to be interested in fences for your home. For some homeowners, it’s a matter of properly securing their perimeter, while for others it’s about adding the finishing touches to complete their desired curb appeal. In any case, Masters Roofing is not just the trusted name in residential and commercial roofing services, but also your go-to company for fence repairs and installations. Want to achieve that stunning exterior aesthetic appeal with your fence? Check out these amazing designs:

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GAF’s Leak Barrier Options and Their Benefits

As one of the top residential windows and roofing contractors in our area, Masters Roofing takes great pride in being a GAF Master Elite® Roofer. This prestigious distinction is held by only 3% of all roofing contractors in the country today. It also places us in the prime position to install the GAF Lifetime Roofing System for your roof, complete with ridge cap shingles, roof deck protection, leak barriers and attic ventilation. Here’s a look at GAF’s leak barriers:

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Cleaning Your Vinyl Siding Without a Pressure Washer

When your home’s vinyl siding starts to get all gross and mucky, there are a few ways to deal with it. Many homeowners live under the impression that the only way to do this is with a pressure washer. Indeed, a pressure washer is one of the simplest solutions, but it’s not necessarily the most reasonable. Masters Roofing, your trusted vinyl siding and roof replacement contractor, looks at some other cleaning options in the absence of a pressure washer:

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How to Make Sure Your Home Is Listing-Ready

Planning to sell your house? You could sell it faster and for more money if you list it at the right time. Waiting for the best time to put your house on the market can also ease many of the strains and worries of home-selling, But while perfect timing is of the essence, not everyone has the luxury of waiting to list a house until then. That’s why Masters Roofing, your trusted roofing contractor, has put together this list of home improvement projects that can make your house listing-ready ASAP:

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6 Ways You Can Get Your Deck Ready for Guests This Summer

Summer is the perfect season for entertaining guests on your deck or patio. You can get some sun during the day and feel the cool breeze at night while doing various activities everyone can enjoy. With that in mind, it’s important you make your deck as clean and appealing to your guests as possible. That way everyone can be comfortable while mingling with each other.

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