Windows play a key role in your home’s aesthetic and its energy efficiency. Because they open and close to the outside, they are also a big part of your home’s security system. With this in mind, it is important to have the right locks on your windows.
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As the eco-friendly movement continues to move forward, many homeowners are considering adding solar panels to their roofs. Solar panels are a great way to reduce energy bills while helping preserve the earth’s natural resources. But one thing that might keep a homeowner from making this important
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Home owners insurance covers many repairs you may not have realized it does, and in some cases, it covers damages to the interior of your home and necessary remodeling costs. Borders Construction completes interior repairs, too, and would like you to know how to work with your
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Winter provides scenic snow falls and weather for sledding and skiing. It also offers up an opportunity for ice dams to form on your roof unless you take preventative measures. The term ice dam refers to a band of thick ice that forms on a roof’s edge,
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Impact Resistant Roofing and Why You Need It If you’ve ever had a car or roof damaged by hail, you probably wished for a hail resistant roof. That product now exists for homes, called impact resistant roofing, and Borders Construction can install one for you year around.
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As winter progresses you might notice the cold even more when indoors. If it seems you need to set the thermostat higher than you once did, check your home’s window health. While we discussed in the past how to make your windows last longer, at some point
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Roofs kindly provide a homeowner signs that they need replacing. You can save money by seasonally checking your roof for damage. Also, check after each storm. Although it’s not the only cause of damage, storm damage can quickly change a roof’s health by causing leaks and sags.
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How do I know if insurance will cover damage from a storm? Storms cause damage in the Chicago metropolitan area frequently. More than half the damage incurred on homes comes from storms. Wind, hail and other weather events cause 51 percent of the damage resulting in home
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