Factors to Consider When Deciding on Your Kitchen Window Replacements
Whether you consider yourself to be a culinary expert or you only use your kitchen to microwave leftovers, a window replacement in your kitchen can make a huge difference in how it looks and feels. However, knowing which windows fit your kitchen can be challenge. To make your life easier—and to ensure you’re choosing the […]
Mother Nature and Your Home: How Snow and Ice Can Impact Your Roof
You may love the winter weather, but no one likes dealing with the issues that snow and ice can present you roof. At Rutter Roofing, we are here to protect your home from those troublesome winter elements. Let’s take a look at a few common problems that could affect your roof as winter weather quickly […]
How to Safely Hang Holiday Lights on Your Roof this Holiday Season
Santa may be able to walk all over your roof, but unless you’re Old Saint Nick himself, you’re going to want to take some safety precautions when it comes to hanging up the lights on your roof. Not to put a damper on your holiday jolliness, but approximately 15,000 people experience decoration-related incidents each year. […]
4 Tips on How to Care for Your Siding this Fall
Whether your siding seems to be in prime condition or poor condition, fall is the perfect season to give it a little extra attention. No matter which type of siding you have from vinyl to fiber cement, siding is meant to protect your home and be visually appealing. The siding experts at Rutter Roofing want […]
How Gutter Maintenance Can Help Prevent Costly Damage
When it comes to your home’s gutters, their importance is often overlooked. The main purpose of your gutters is to push water away from the foundation of your home. If your gutters are clogged or blocked, they will not be able to do their job of protecting your home. With Fall in full swing, it […]
Fall Roofing Maintenance Tips
Fall is upon us once again! This means that your schedule might be getting a little crazy. From the kids’ school schedule and activities to your work schedule, it can be difficult to pay close attention to the features of your home. However, one aspect of your home that you should make sure is in […]
4 ways you might accidentally void your roof warranty
Before installing that new satellite dish or skylight, make sure you can do the work without turning your roof warranty into a useless piece of paper. Homeowners sometimes neglect to think about their warranty. Roof warranties vary — what voids one may not negate another — but all homeowners should follow the same advice before […]
Top 5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Roofing Contractor
This video from CertainTeed’s Designing with Shingles series offers some tips for choosing a roofing contractor, including the top five questions you should ask. 5 Questions to Ask: 1) How long has the company been in business? 2) Does the company carry insurance? 3) Is the company a licensed/credentialed contractor? 4) Will the company provide […]
#1 Thing Overlooked in a Home Inspection
The 5 most overlooked problems in a home inspection Home inspectors aren’t guaranteed — or required — to catch every flaw in your next home. Find out what they often miss. By Megan Mollmann of Investopedia After you find a home that you like, the next step is to ensure the house is in top condition with a […]
