Dryer lint can be a more than an annoying by-product of laundry; it can also be a fire hazard. You may not know that only scooping out the lint trap after every load isn't enough. Ensure your dryer is efficient and safe by adding the below steps to your home maintenance routine.
'Tis the season to tell heartwarming stories - like the time our family room was transformed into a waterfall because of an ice dam.
The Empire State Building has one. Airline passengers arriving at the Frankfurt International Airport in Germany are greeted by one. And if the casinos on the strip keep going green, you just might see more of them in Las Vegas.
Are you one of those who love the idea of solar panels for energy efficiency, but think the panels are an eyesore? Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, is looking to change your mind – and the minds of many other people who think the same way. Musk recently announced his company’s plans to create attractive Solar Roof tiles that would cost about the same or even less than a regular roof. The tiles, made of glass over a photovoltaic substrate, are being designed to generate electricity, last longer, and look better than a normal roof.
There's that old saying, known among most homeowners, that "if you take care of your house, it will take care of you."
You might be planning to put a new roof on your home in 2017. Or you might be debating whether to add another bathroom or remodel your kitchen in the new year.
In the battle against summertime sun, your roof is at the tip of the spear.
With average high temperatures reaching triple digits during the summer months, Las Vegas can feel like an oven. And as the sun's rays bake down on your roof, your cooling costs rise.
But what if you could transform your roof into a shield strong enough to reflect sunlight? What if your roof could actually help cool your home, reduce energy consumption and cut your maintenance costs?
You can, thanks to "cool roofs."
There are certain business relationships that naturally form in life. You trust your hairstylist or barber to make you look your best each time you make an appointment. You've found a mechanic who you trust to always do what's in the best interest of your vehicle's health and well-being.
So, what about your house?
Your home is arguably one of the most important investments you're ever going to make. Thus, it only makes sense to put it in the hands of expert professionals you can trust.
Naturally, your roof is poised to incur the brunt of Mother Nature's elements, as it does its job keeping your family protected and dry in the home below. Reactive repair and maintenance to your roof can be quite costly, so taking a proactive approach is always best when it comes to keeping your home in tip-top shape.
Your home is your castle, which means your roof is the ultimate crown. It does the job of keeping your family dry while keeping the external elements at bay.
In other parts of the country, natural disasters such as hurricanes and heavy snows make the need for shingle repairs readily apparent. However, just because our Las Vegas climate tends to be pretty neutral and devoid of adverse weather conditions, it doesn't mean your roof doesn't deserve your attention.
Shingle Repairs 101
Shingle roofs last for about twenty years, but the individual shingles often need some love and attention within that two-decade timeframe.
Santa may have left you a note, but then, you know the Big Guy. He had plenty of other things on his plate, and only some of them were cookies.
If he happened to forget, allow First Quality Roofing & Insulation to act as his surrogate: If your chimney hasn't been inspected yet this season, don't postpone making an appointment. You might well need a chimney sweep. First Quality has learned a great deal about chimney safety from both the Chimney Safety Institute of America and the National Fire Protection Association, and so we know: a chimney sweep could save your life.
We can help you to determine if your roof just needs repairs, or if a replacement would be more appropriate. Please fill out the form below.
