Top Three Amateur Repair Mistakes

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Most people these days like to receive cheaper products and services. Understand that cheaper isn’t necessarily better but sometimes worse. We all know that in today’s economy saving a bit on repairs/replacements is helpful. In today’s post we’ll show you some of the amateur mistakes that cheap contractors make. After talking with roofing specialists in Gansevoort NY, we know the … Read More

What to Look for in the Roof When You’re Buying a Home

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Share this Post The time has come and you’re looking to buy a home in the Gansevoort or Greater Albany, NY area. It is key to properly inspect any potential property that you are looking to purchase. That might include checking the foundation, structural integrity of the house, quality of the ceilings, if there’s mold, and of course the roof. … Read More

Is your home ready for winter?

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It’s officially the end of summer, kids are going back to school, the weather is getting colder and soon winter will be at our doorsteps. With winter comes great memories, like building snow men, drinking hot chocolate, and gathering with friends and family for the holidays. Winter also brings a little frustration, snow and cold weather conditions could bring the … Read More

Roof Maintenance in Schenectady, NY

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Every now and then people try to take better care of themselves, whether it being exercise, or eating healthy. Your roof, like you needs the same attention to keep it healthy and clean. A roof should be inspected at least once every six months to make sure nothing wrong has occurred. A roof inspection can take up to about 5 … Read More

Roofing Repair | Felt vs. Synthetic

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When in the process of replacing your shingles, one of the first thing to always have in the back of your mind is safety, and protection of your roof. Part of that is underlayment, which acts as secondary protection if water ever seeps through a shingle or two. Roofing Shingles Underlayment In almost every home throughout the states, there are … Read More

The Signs of a Leaky Roof

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Time is of the essence, locating the root of a leak is the most essential part to getting your roof back in good health. By finding the leak you will be able to determine what kind of repair is going to be needed and the amount it will cost. Most times a leak from the roof is caused by ruined … Read More

Was My Shingle Roof Installed Correctly?

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Was my shingle roof installed correctly? Shingle roof installation is a process that requires patience and experience. Some contractors like to cut corners and when corners get cut, your roof gets hurt. We at Home Evolution Strive to exceed the rest and treat every shingle repair as if it was on our own home. In this blog we talk about … Read More

Why You Should Leave Roof Repair To The Professionals

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Many times when signs start to appear of corrosion and wear to your roof, you look and see if there’s a chance you could do it yourself. In this blog Home Evolution will explain why doing things yourself isn’t always the answer. Roofing Repair Requires Safety All professionals know that when repairing a roof, you need safety equipment to prevent … Read More

The Benefits of IKO Roofing

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We take pride in using the best products for our customers. That is why we offer IKO Roofing Systems and shingles. From shingles to entire roofing systems, complete with eave protection, underlayment, and roof starters, IKO is setting the bar high when it comes to protecting your home. There are many benefits to choosing IKO for your roofing needs. We’ve … Read More

The 5 Important Questions to Ask Your Contractor

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When meeting with your contractor, there are crucial questions that are very important for you to ask. This way, you’ll ensure that you have as much information as possible about what is being done and be able to make the best decisions possible for your situation. Here are the top 5 questions you should be asking your contractor: 1. Is … Read More