Month: February 2022

Are you thinking about getting a new roof for your home? There are plenty of factors to consider when making this decision: Cost, appearance, longevity, and more. While many homeowners quickly resort to the most popular and least expensive roofing option, asphalt shingles, if you’re looking for better value and something more unique, don’t overlook cedar roofing. 

The team at Landmark Exteriors are experts in installing and repairing cedar roofs. Here are some of the many reasons to get a cedar roof:

Architecturally Beautiful Appearance

Cedar roofing is one of the most attractive roofing materials; it has a sophisticated, natural, and eye-catching appearance. With tons of rich reds, browns, and gold, you’ll love the classically beautiful look of a cedar roof for your home. Your roof’s cedar is sure to enhance your curb appeal as well as the value of your home. 

Great Insulation

A cedar roof is perfect for the climate in Connecticut for its natural insulating qualities. This roofing type will help keep your home cool during the hot summer months and will also provide an extra layer of warmth throughout the winter, potentially saving you money on air conditioning and heating expenses.  

Durability

Cedar is regarded as one of the toughest woods, making it a naturally durable and strong roofing material — a smart investment to keep you and your home safe. With regular treatments and care, you can expect your cedar roof to last up to 50 years, which is longer than most other roofing options. 

Storm and Weather Resistant

Because of cedar’s great durability, it is also resistant to severe weather such as strong winds, heavy rain, snow, and hail. With cedar roofing, you’ll feel more confident that your home is safe during any storm and that there is much less of a chance that any repairs or a replacement will be needed.

Contact Landmark Exteriors for roofing inspections, repairs, and installations!

The experts at Landmark Exteriors are here to help ensure your home’s roofing system looks great and functions properly for years to come! Give us a call at (203) 838-3838 or visit our website to learn more.

Any homeowner knows that the winter season can leave your house vulnerable to many problems due to the frigid temperatures and heavy snow and ice. One of the best ways to be prepared and protect your home is by understanding what areas are most at risk of snow-related damage.  

Here are five areas of your home’s exterior that can suffer from snow damage: 

Roof

Snow accumulation on a roof can cause serious and costly damage. The weight of any sitting snow could, in a worst-case scenario, lead to a collapse or cave-in. Other likely issues that snow can cause for your roof are damaged shingles, leaks opening up, and ice dams that form off the sides of the roof from snow melting and then refreezing. Make sure to have your roof inspected for any vulnerabilities and potential issues before winter.  

Gutters

When heavy ice dams form off the edges of your roofing system, they can cause non sturdy or old gutters to crack and break apart, leaving you with a serious drainage issue. Clogged gutters that weren’t thoroughly cleaned before winter can contribute to ice and snow buildup that creates ice dams and leads to damage.    

Pipes

When temperatures fall below freezing, especially after a snowfall, your home’s external pipes become vulnerable to freezing and bursting. Thankfully, this is easily preventable – before winter or a snowstorm, just shut off your water that leads to outdoor pipes, make sure all the water is drained out, then remove any attached hoses and store them safely away until spring returns. For any exterior pipes you can’t simply shut off, take extra precautions to protect them, such as wrapping them with thick insulation.

Landscaping

When a snowstorm is on its way, it’s normal to have trucks come past your house dropping salt to prevent ice formation – as a homeowner, you may do this yourself to avoid slippery driveways and walkways. However, salt runoff from melting snow can leave your grass and plants significantly damaged and vulnerable to death when it gets absorbed in the soil.  

Driveways and Walkways

Repeated snowstorms can cause serious complications for your property’s driveways and concrete pathways. Like on roads and highways, melting snow and ice will seep into any cracks in the pavement and then refreeze when the temperatures drop; this causes cracks to expand and get bigger and bigger. This is why it’s essential to have any gaps in your driveways and walkways filled before winter arrives.  

Contact Landmark Exteriors for siding or roofing inspections, repairs, and installations!

The experts at Landmark Exteriors are here to help ensure your home’s roofing system and siding looks great and functions properly for years to come! Give us a call at (203) 838-3838 or visit our website to learn more.

If you’re thinking about updating your home’s roof in 2022, why not opt for something on-trend? Like with interior and exterior design, roofing design sees various trends and popularity shifts each new year depending on what homeowners are interested in. 

From the team at Landmark Exteriors, here are three roofing trends you may want to consider for your next roof replacement:

Metal Roofing

More and more homeowners are forgoing asphalt shingles when redoing their roofs and choosing to use metal roofing instead. Metal as a roofing material has gained popularity over the years for its many benefits, starting with durability and longevity – did you know metal roofs can last more than 40 years? This roofing type is also praised for its energy-saving qualities and sustainability since it’s often made from recycled or natural materials. Metal roofing can also be customizable and comes in many different colors and varieties to match your home’s exterior and get the look you want.  

Contrasting Colors

The days of one roof color are over – multi-colored roofs are in! Roofing can play a significant part in your home’s exterior design, and if you’re looking for a more eye-catching and dynamic look, try opting for a different color section of your roof. Contrasting colors are taking center stage for this trend, too; try playing with dark and light colors to make the biggest statement.  

Eco-Friendly Roofs

With climate change concerns growing each year, more and more homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes more sustainable, and the roof can be a great place to start! Solar panels added to the top of the roof as a renewable energy source to power your home are a great way to make your home more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. If you’re planning on a total roof replacement, you can also consider having your roof be made entirely from recycled materials, such as rubber, plastic, and more. 

Contact Landmark Exteriors for roofing inspections, repairs, and installations!

The experts at Landmark Exteriors are here to help ensure your home’s roofing system looks great and functions properly for years to come! Give us a call at (203) 838-3838 or visit our website to learn more.

Getting a new roof for your home may sound like a stressful time, but if you’re prepared, it can be relatively simple and potentially even a pleasant experience! If you don’t know where to start, the team at Landmark Exteriors has some tips to guide you along the process.

Steps to help you plan for a new roof: 

1. Know Your Budget 

It’s no secret that a roof replacement is a big investment, and knowing your financing options can help you choose the best roofing material and the right roofing contractor for your home. This is important to determine first, as it will help the rest of the process go more smoothly. 

2. Determine What Type of Roofing Material is Right For Your Home

There are plenty of roofing materials to choose from for your roof replacement: You can go with the most popular and cheapest option of asphalt shingles or select a material that’s more unique and durable such as metal or cedar. Whatever you decide, be sure it meets your home’s needs and matches your budget. 

3. Find a Roofing Contractor

Now it’s time to find the right team to handle the job. When looking for a roofing contractor, make sure you look for a company that has the experience, is well established in your community, and has reputable examples of past work. Don’t be shy about asking questions and getting quotes from multiple contractors; after all, this is an important investment. 

4. Speak With Your Neighbors

Save yourself some potentially cranky neighbors approaching you with complaints by letting them know ahead of time about your roofing replacement. They will be very appreciative! Now, your neighbors have time to adjust their schedules and prepare themselves for the noise and interruptions that can certainly affect them as well.  

5. Get Your Home Ready

When it’s almost time to have your roofing team come and get started on the roof replacement, take some time to get your home and property ready for construction. Outside your home, relocate your vehicles safely away and move grills, patio furniture, decorations, and more out of the work zone. Inside your home, remove your wall decorations as vibrations from the tools can knock them off and cover your attic belongings since dust and debris can fall from the roofers working.  

Contact Landmark Exteriors for roofing inspections, repairs, and installations!

The experts at Landmark Exteriors are here to help ensure your home’s roofing system looks great and functions properly for years to come! Give us a call at (203) 838-3838 or visit our website to learn more.