How to Assess Your Roof for Winter Damage

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Your roof’s shingles are designed to protect your home during inclement weather. The winter months can cause major problems and detecting any issues and getting them taken care of quickly are important. Snow, heavy winds, sleet, and damaging hail storms can lead to potentially costly damage. Even if the damage isn’t immediately affecting your home and the inside of your … Read More

How to Clean Your Vinyl Siding Post Winter

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As an alternative to aluminum siding, vinyl is the most commonly used siding option in the United States. The two layers that compose vinyl siding are composed in such a way to be strong in the elements and to keep costs lower during the manufacturing process. As an exterior product, vinyl siding is constantly exposed to the elements. Whether the … Read More

The Benefits of Vinyl Siding

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Time for new siding? Adding new siding to your home can completely change or enhance the overall look of your property. At Home Evolution, we offer many different siding options for our clients, with the most popular option being our vinyl siding. Vinyl siding has many benefits that make it stand out among others. Take a look at some of … Read More

Is it Time for a Window Replacement?

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Window Replacement in Albany Are your windows showing signs that it’s time for a replacement? As February winds pick up, you’re going to want to make sure your windows are in tip-top condition. There are a few different ways you can tell if your windows are in need of repairs or replacing. Take a look at the list below! > … Read More

Choosing the Right Windows

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Are your windows under-performing? Is their appearance taking away from the overall look of your home? It might be time for a replacement! When it comes to window options for your home, there are many different selections to choose from. From different shapes, to sizes, to styles, Home Evolution will have the perfect windows for your home. We can install … Read More

Know the Benefits of Replacing Your Roof in Delmar

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Calling All Delmar Homeowners! Know the Benefits of Replacing Your Roof! Start talking about roof replacement and people start to see dollar signs in their eyes. Sure, replacing a roof is an investment, but beyond that, there are compelling reasons and benefits to doing so beyond the cost of investment. Consider these benefits of roof replacement before you decide to … Read More

Ice Dams – A Winter Hassle

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Preventing Ice Dams in Albany While the Northeast winters bring the joys of skiing and sledding, and the beautiful backdrop of snowcapped mountains, they also bring some unwanted headaches. One in particular can cause serious damage to your roof and home… ice dams. Ice dams are those chunks of ice that form along the edges of your roof. While frozen, … Read More

Winter Roofing Pros and Cons

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Should roofing be done in the winter? The simple answer is… it depends. While it’s not ideal to have workers on rooftops in difficult conditions, there are benefits and often times needs to be on the roof in the winter. A few CONs of winter roofing include: Asphalt shingles are applied with seal strips and if inappropriately installed can allow … Read More

Winter Roofing Tips for Maintaining Your Roof

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Your roof takes the brunt of Mother Nature. From the hot sun beating down on it on those humid summer days, to ice, snow, and wind from winter storms, your roof gets through it all. In the winter, there are several steps you can take to ensure that your roof doesn’t run into any issues. During times where there is … Read More

Effects of Ice Dams on Your Roof

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What are Ice Dams? Ice dams can be a nuisance to your roof and your home. They are caused when snow cannot properly melt off of your roof, usually because of gutter clogs or other issues. The trapped water pools and re-freezes, forming a mass of ice that further hinders any water runoff. What Can Ice Dams do to My … Read More