A post on the delmarvanow.com website dated October 14, 2013 details the history of early shingle producers in Delaware. The shingling industry back then was technically crude than the products we have now, but it was an honest trade that relied on the hard work of skilled craftsmen. The blog post explores the historical process of shingle-making through the eyes of the historian, Howard Pyle:
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In an article on The Buffalo News website, Angie Hicks discusses how householders can further improve their homes to be more efficient in energy usage. Switching to energy efficient products can reduce the amount of power a household uses drastically in the long run. The article lists a number of home products that the government is willing to subsidize partially so that homeowners can improve energy usage:
To qualify for the tax credits – which reimburse homeowners 10 percent of the cost of an Energy Star-qualifying home-improvement project, up to $500 – the improvement must have been made in 2012 or 2013. Here’s a list of products and appliances that may qualify for a tax credit, but keep in mind that the total credit can’t exceed $500:
• Insulation or insulating material, 10 percent of cost.
• Exterior window or skylight, 10 percent of cost, up to $200.
• Exterior door, 10 percent of cost.
• Metal roof with pigmented coating, or asphalt roof with cooling granules, 10 percent of the cost.
• Advanced main air-circulating fan, $50.
• Natural gas, propane, or oil furnace or hot water boiler, $150.
• Electric heat pump water heater, $300.
• Electric heat pump, $300.
• Central air conditioner, $300.
• Natural gas, propane, or oil water heater, $300.
• Biomass stove, $300.
Metal and asphalt roofing, accordingly, can improve energy efficiency in the home. Due to their excellent insulation properties, metal and asphalt roofs can prevent excessive amounts of heat or cold from entering the home, as well as in keeping indoor temperature from draining out.
While metal is the more durable of the two, asphalt roofing is generally more affordable. Metal is also highly resistant to fire and asphalt is immune to the expansion and contraction caused by temperature changes. Quality metal and asphalt roofing in Delaware can be installed by skilled contractors like Homecraft® Inc.
Since the federal government is offering a tax credit on home improvements centered on energy efficiency, householders should take the opportunity to install quality roofing in PA, whether it’s asphalt or metal. Look up the list of appliances and products approved by the government for 2013 deductions.
From The Buffalo News, Get tax credit for adding energy efficiency, October 20, 2013
Homeowners who want a touch of rustic elegance and timeless classic to their house tend to favor cedar shakes for their siding and roofing. Besides their aesthetic value, many dependable siding contractors in Newark, DE are also impressed by the material’s durability. However, endurance is quite often dependent on how well a thing is attended to and maintained. If you want your cedar shake siding to last a long time (and stay beautiful in the interim), here are some tips on restoring your siding, particularly when your cedar has blackened with time.
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If you are living in a community that gets a lot of rainfall, and you don’t clean out or inspect your Wilmington, DE roofing system at regular intervals, then you shouldn’t be surprised to find one day that your asphalt shingles have already been besieged by moss. Moss growth can be very harmful to the structural integrity of your roof, as fungus could significantly hasten rotting on the surface.
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Since the housing crash in 2008, more than a million homes nationwide were lost to foreclosure. Fortunately, in 2013, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has reported more encouraging numbers. Home sales are at 454,000, a significant jump from 2010’s 276,000. Listing prices are also up at $271,600, a 33% increase compared to two years ago. Houses are also staying on the market for a shorter time—just 4.1 months on average.
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A typical home balances the number of windows around it, but many homeowners take that for granted when they plan for home improvements. Upgrading your windows might not score high in features that boost a home’s resale value, not as much at least as renovating the kitchen, bathroom. or the living room. The benefits, however, in terms of comfort, energy savings, and lower power bills are far-reaching, and the options for choosing the perfect replacement windows in your home are wide.
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There are probably times when homeowners in the Diamond State take roof leaks for granted. Sure, small leaks are relatively harmless, and placing a bucket under them every time it rains is easy to do, but they should never be underestimated. Procrastinating will only bring you a lot of trouble down the road, because if there’s one thing roof leaks are known for, it’s their tendency to develop into much bigger and costlier problems.[…] Read More
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