How to Prevent and Repair Roof Leaks That old saying, “prepare and prevent, don’t repair and repent” can apply to a lot of things in life, including—and especially—your roof. Your roof keeps you dry and safe, but even small spots of roof damage can allow water to seep in and create a leak that can lead to […]
Continue readingDuring those hot dog days of summer, you may either find yourself sweating profusely as you try to get comfortable, or slapping your forehead over the utility bill for keeping your home comfortable. So how do you keep your home cool in summer without breaking the bank? Affordable Quality has a few summer cooling tips […]
Continue readingHome improvement projects are not all created equal. Some may seem like a good idea at the time, but may not bring home the bacon when it comes time to sell your home. Everybody’s funds are finite, so it makes sense to take some time and figure out which home improvement projects will bring you […]
Continue readingHere in Northern Virginia, we have quite a few “opportunities” each year when storm damage might attack your roof. In the winter, ice dams can be a problem. During spring, summer and autumn, we can get heavy thunderstorms with hail, wind and torrential rains. Some newer and well-built roofs can hold up to stormy weather […]
Continue readingIf you take really good care of your roof, it can take really good care of your home. In fact, it can hold up admirably for about 20 to 25 years before you need to have a roof replacement. But all kinds of unexpected events and circumstances can happen that can inflict damage on and […]
Continue readingWhat do twigs, leaves, hornets and rodents have in common? They are all things that can and often do clog up the gutters around your home. And when your gutters are clogged, you will be surprised at all the damage your home could suffer. Yet many people avoid cleaning their gutters because they just don’t […]
Continue readingSiding is a critical element of your home: it protects your home from the elements and it can either enhance or detract from your home’s “curb appeal.” Our Northern Virginia siding contractor gets a lot of questions about siding—so we thought we’d write an FAQ! Do You Have Questions for our Siding Contractor? Contact us! […]
Continue readingChances are, you hardly ever think about the roof on your house—at least not until something goes wrong with it. But think about all your roof does for you, your home and your family! It shelters you from wicked winter weather, crazy spring storms and sweltering summer heat. Here in Northern Virginia, roof repair services […]
Continue readingClean all debris from the surface of the roof. This includes debris that has gathered behind HVAC units, pipes and pitch pans, and any other roof penetrations. Debris has a tendency to hold water, and water will expedite roof deterioration, especially if your roof is asphalt based such as a built-up roof or asphalt shingles. […]
Continue readingMany homeowners do not realize the importance of installing new gutter systems. By collecting and carrying water safely away from the home, properly installed gutters protect the home in many ways. Foundation problems – Problem gutters can dump gallons of water directly onto the ground next to the foundation of a house. This water can […]
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