It hasn't rained in weeks, so you know your roof isn't flooded with water, and you know you don't have to worry about ice dams since Las Vegas winter temperatures rarely drop below the 40s. So what is causing your roof leak? Chances are, your gutters are clogged with leaves, twigs, mud, or other debris. When your gutters are clogged, they are unable to catch rain water and even the smallest amount can build up on your roof and begin leaking into your home.

It's time to clean your gutters. Homeowners should have their gutters cleaned at least twice a year. This will prevent a roof leak no matter what the weather forecast.

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Your roof needs ventilation so that moisture does not accumulate and damage the rafters, insulation and shingles or trigger a mold outbreak. Avoid the need for roof repairs by allowing your roof to breathe. Proper ventilation is an essential aspect of roof maintenance.

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This is the time of year Las Vegas residents should be enjoying a break from the heat and high utility bills. If your bills have gone up, the cause could be one of many things. In all likelihood, your home is plagued by gaps, cracks and holes in potentially dozens of nooks and crannies, starting with your attic. The remedy to this loss of air may be simpler than you think, and it may come in the form of spray foam insulation in Las Vegas.

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Some of what you've heard about solar panels is probably true, especially the part about how it usually takes several years to recoup the initial investment.

In this way, solar panels are no different from other “big-ticket” items in your home, such as your furnace and air conditioner. It can take several years to recoup the initial outlay for these purchases, too.

First Quality Roofing & Insulation installs solar panels at homes and businesses throughout Las Vegas and knows that there are other, money-saving benefits, that they deliver from day one. Consider:

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If you have experience selling a home, then you probably also have experience with the return on your investment for certain home improvements.

You can expect to recoup between about 54 and 70 percent of your costs if you install a backup power generator or backyard patio or if you remodel a basement or bathroom, says Remodeling magazine. Install attic insulation and expect a payback so amazing that it took the magazine's editors – and the team at First Quality Roofing & Insulation – by surprise: a 107 percent return on investment.

Today, a new category of home improvements is clamoring for attention: solar panels, also known as rooftop photovoltaics, that soak up the sun. Whether you install them with resale value in mind or because you want to reduce your monthly electric bill by as much as 40 percent, studies show that your sunny outlook is more than justified.

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