The most obvious difference between vertical and horizontal siding is its orientation. However, when choosing between these two siding styles, one must look beyond this. The siding and roofing contractors at Kroll Construction share four key differences between vertical and horizontal siding.
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Foggy Windows: Should You Be Worried?
Moisture on the windows can fog the glass, which some people may be alarmed upon seeing. In today’s post, local window replacement company Kroll Construction discusses what causes fogging and why it’s not, in most cases, a cause for alarm.
Read MoreTips on How to Combine Siding Materials and Profiles
The combination of two or more different siding materials and profiles can create complex and often beautiful exteriors. In today’s post, local siding and roofing company Kroll Construction shares tips on how to achieve beautiful results with combinations of siding material.
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About K-Style Gutters
If you have been looking at gutter replacement options, you may have come across the term “K-style.” If you’re wondering about why it’s named that, read on as local gutter and replacement windows contractor Kroll Construction takes a closer look at this gutter style.
Read MoreWhat Causes Winter Roofing Leaks?
Certain house problems make themselves known during the winter season, one of which is roof leaks. One of the leading roofing contractors in the area, Kroll Construction, takes a look at the common causes of winter roofing leaks and what can be done to fix them.
Read MoreSiding Repair: Just the Affected Section or as a Whole?
Siding is an integral part of your home, in both aesthetics and purpose. It provides your home with protection against external elements such as rain, wind, ice and snow, helps with energy efficiency, and improves the overall aesthetics of your property! Though, they aren’t permanent fixtures. Sure, they can last for two to four decades, but in that timeframe, they …
Read MoreGood Practices: Creating Good Relationships With Roofers
Roofs are one of the most important parts of one of your major investments; your home. Smart homeowners value and maintain their roofs, as they know that replacing them can take a hefty chunk of their budgets (costing anywhere between $5,200 to $10,000) and that they also make up a significant part of their home’s structural integrity. Why is it …
Read MoreWindow Replacement During Winter: Is It Okay?
The importance of windows in your home cannot be overstated. They allow for visual access to the outside world while also offering ventilation, natural light, warmth and energy efficiency. In seasons like summer and winter, energy-efficiency is very crucial. In some cases, window replacement in the winter is really useful, contrary to popular belief. Will it be okay to replace windows …
Read MoreHouse Wrapping: What and Why?
Most siding materials aren’t completely water-resistant, especially when it comes to wind-driven rain. In this case, house wrapping is the best way to proceed during a siding project. House wrap is a fabric, paper or board material that protects the wall structure by covering the outer sheathing of the house walls. It is used to shed water that collects behind …
Read MoreRoofing Problems: The Threat of Moisture
Roofs are made to be tough and long-lasting, and they are intended to protect your home for a long time. With good care and maintenance, an asphalt shingle roof can last up to 20-25 years. This does not mean, however, that they are impenetrable to degradation and wear and tear. Moisture damage is one of the most dangerous foes a …
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