by Hoffman Weber Construction, on February 16, 2014
Ice dams don’t just happen. Attics warm from air leaks, poor ventilation and inadequate insulation while the area over soffits and gutters stay cold. As rooftop snow melts, it refreezes …
Read Storyby Mike Kennedy, on February 10, 2014
Winter is the best time to increase and improve attic insulation because problems are easiest to spot and benefits begin as soon as the project is completed. It starts with …
Read Storyby Mike Kennedy, on December 08, 2013
If you are among the many homeowners who install holiday lighting or rooftop heat cables, we hope you got the high stuff up before the winter cold set in. This …
Read Storyby Hoffman Weber Construction, on May 30, 2013
Many Midwesterners have a love-hate relationship with their homes’ rain gutters. They recognize the importance of moving rainwater off the roof and away from the foundation to keep basements dry …
Read Storyby Hoffman Weber Construction, on May 01, 2011
There has been a lot of wet weather across the US in recent weeks. In general, for every inch of rainfall, a 1000 square foot roofing area processes approximately 600 …
Read Storyby Hoffman Weber Construction, on December 19, 2010
The Midwest has been walloped by snowstorms these last few days. In the wake of these monster snow falls it is important to keep an eye on your roof as these extreme …
Read Storyby Hoffman Weber Construction, on July 08, 2010
A properly installed gutter system can save a home owner a lot of heartache. The routing of rain and snow runoff away from the roof and house can prevent water …
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