Asphalt shingles:

Top-quality asphalt shingles combine a fiberglass mat, modified asphalt, and tiny weather-resistant granules in various colors. They laminate multiple layers to add durability and texture for visual appeal. Weighing as much as 400 pounds per 100 square feet, the best shingles have received Class A Fire Ratings and even achieved a Class IV hail rating (the highest possible). Lifespan: 30 to 50 years (by warranty).

Wood Shingles:

Colonial settlers used hand-split wood shakes on their roofs. Wood Shingles: Colonial settlers used hand-split wood shakes on their roofs. Today, saw-milled cedar shingles remain a popular choice in some regions. Cedar contains natural oils that inhibit plan growth and repel moisture. With some maintenance, wood shingles can last for decades. Western Wood Preservers Ltd., for example, warrants its red shingles and shakes for 50 years.

Slate Shingles:

Natural stone shingles are beautiful Slate Shingles: Natural stone shingles are beautiful and have been a favorite for sloped commercial roofing on churches and historic buildings. Neither fire nor hail nor wind will disturb a strong slate roof. Occasionally, ice or weather damage can dislodge one or two tiles. Slate has been used for at least 500 years. In the Northeast it’s not uncommon to see nineteenth-century homes proudly displaying original state roofs.

Metal systems:

Once the domain of commercial roofing, steel and aluminum roofs are gaining ground in residential designs Metal systems: Once the domain of commercial roofing, steel and aluminum roofs are gaining ground in residential designs. Never “shingle-style” metal products now offer texture and shadowing similar to traditional roof shingles. Metal roofs are fireproof, bug-proof, and can withstand hail and hurricane conditions. Modern aluminum shingles are light-weight and could last for centuries.

It is fair to compare asphalt-based shingles to more expensive roofing materials? Not really. Fiberglass-based asphalt shingles dominate the US home roofing market. Why? Because the familiar shingle in all its permutations remains available and affordable. Installation is fairly simple and rarely requires specialized tools. Other roof materials can’t compete.

Exterior Painting

Exterior home painting is an aesthetic decision as well as a practical one. Many homeowners will delay painting their house without realizing the harm they are causing to the integrity of their home. Damage from the sun, rain, and snow can severely deteriorate your exterior surfaces. Chipped and peeling paint will allow moisture to penetrate the substrate, resulting in rotted siding, window sills, and door frames. To minimize any serious damage, we recommend you paint your home every 5-7 years.

Interior Painting :

Interior house painting is a cost effective way to transform any room in your home. The appearance of your home is important not only for yourself, but for your guests and friends. The painters in our network are perfectionists at heart and you can be assured you are getting the best painters for your project.

Texture :

A variety of wall treatments are available for any of your interior painting projects including: orange peel, knockdown, popcorn, and smooth. Our painters can apply texture to new, clean walls or repair old, damaged patches.

Textures give walls and ceilings an engagingly tactile, touchable surface. It not only creates visual interest, it’s a great solution for walls that have surface flaws. A textured surface will conceal rough, damaged walls and ceilings.

Whether you love the rustic feel of these textures or have a stubborn wall or ceiling whose flaws are only highlighted by a plain coat of paint, our expert contractors are on hand to help you achieve the look you want.