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What Is A Roof Cricket? Before installing a roof cricket you first should understand what it is, and why it is important. A roof cricket is a ridge structure, designed to divert water on a roof. Roof crickets are found on the high side of a chimney, or when one roof meets another. The roof…
How To Prevent Ice Dams What is an ice dam? An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a home and cause damage to walls, ceilings,…
Adding A Mudroom Addition We recently decided to add a 8 x 16 mudroom onto this house. The client went back and forth on whether to install a full basement or just a crawl space. Benefits of a Full Basement The benefits of a full basement can be looked at from a storage and…
Cupola Renovation Project Organizing my computer pictures the other night I came across a file containing these photos of us Repairing A Cupola. I posted on this project but did not use all the photos. [click on photos to enlarge] There are a few lessons learned here. This is the cupola at 57-59 Main Street above…
Whole House Tune Up for Fall Efficiency! Here in New England during the late Summer and early Fall we experience an overall mild temperature, slightly chilly in the morning, very comfortable during the day, and slightly cool in the evening. You can manage a comfortable temperature in your home just by opening and closing windows,…
Air Leaks Rob Heat-Retaining Efficiency Adding insulation in your attic can drastically help reduce your heating and cooling bills each month. Lack of attic insulation and air leaks are usually the biggest offender for heat loss in a home. This article will teach your how to seal attic air leaks and save money on your…
Pre-Construction Tree Protection Plan: Many homes in Concord have irreplaceable ornamental trees, or trees that are a hundred plus years old and are impossible to replace. Protect Trees: Take the time and effort to learn how to protect trees during construction and work this plan into your remodeling plan. By developing and implementing a pre-construction…
Jeld-Wen Windows I live in the Northeast where the cold and snow are a part of life and something to keep in mind when selecting the right window for home construction projects. Energy efficient windows are crucial to maintaining your home’s comfort all year long and essential in reducing heating and cooling costs. Contractors Want…
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