Blog: All County Exteriors Team

Windows are an integral part of your home. They provide you with natural light. They improve the ambiance and aesthetic both internally and externally. Plus, they can dramatically improve the energy efficiency of your property.

Can you feel a breeze through the gaps in your windows? Does your current set look old and outdated? Or is it time for a modern upgrade? The first step before installation is measuring. Learning how to measure for replacement windows is necessary. As the old adage goes, measure twice, cut once.

As a DIY enthusiast or a budding roofer, you’ll want to learn how to shingle a roof. The first step you might have already taken is a roof inspection. During that inspection, you may have noticed some deterioration in the quality of your shingles.

Your roof is often overlooked. It’s up there above you, doing its job day in and day out. People tend to forget that it’s even a part of the house to worry about. They tend to focus on the interiors and lower-level exteriors. The thing is, without your roof, your home is not much of a house.

Roof cleaning is rarely at the top of anyone’s list of household projects. It’s often a case of “Out of sight, out of mind.” Stroll through your neighborhood, and it’s clear to see which roofs are looked after and which are suffering from neglect.

It used to be known as global warming. Now it’s called global boiling. World temperatures are soaring uncontrollably, and it's our cities that are facing the brunt of it. Built with concrete and asphalt, “urban heat islands,” as they’re known, can face sustained temperatures never faced before.

Looking to flip a house, rent it out, or plan a house addition? There’s a lot you can do to increase your property’s value. Factors such as location, accessibility, and security, determine a property’s overall value. But well-thought-out renovations can significantly increase its price tag.

Solar panels mounted on roofs around the neighborhood are a common site. People quickly jumped on the bandwagon and installed solar panels to enjoy lower electricity bills and tax credit returns. But the bulky solar panels mounted on the roof lacked attractiveness. Enter solar roofs.

Imagine a regular day at home, appliances humming along, lights switched on at dusk, and perhaps an air conditioning unit working overtime during the afternoon. Now imagine a roof that doesn't just shield you from the weather but also powers all these activities.