May 2010

roofing

Learn The Basics Of Roofing

The best advice is always simple, such as “if you don’t know, just ask” and today we are going to cover some roofing topics that come up from time to time. At Erie Construction Mid West, we want to make our customers comfortable and confident in their home improvement decisions.

Q: I hate the color of my shingles, can I paint them?
A: Yes, you can but it’s not advisable. Shingles lose their granules over time. What you can easily wind up with is a splotchy looking roof. Keep them painted every few years, though and you’ll be okay. Another thing, shingles are made so that there are variations in coloring. With a painted roof, there will be no variations. It will be all one color.

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siding

Vinyl Siding Receiving Help From Congress

At Erie Construction Mid West, we want to make sure consumers are informed and have nothing to complain about when it comes being knowledgeable of the different products and services we offer. Recently, a house bill approved last week to provide incentives for homeowners to install better insulation includes an amendment co-sponsored by Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy that she said would boost the vinyl-siding industry in Ohio.

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