Roof leaks are common issues that many homeowners face at some point. In addition to creating annoying puddles throughout your home, roof leaks can also have serious consequences. Such as increasing the potential for mold outbreaks or weakening structural components. It’s important to be proactive and find ways to prevent roof leaks in your home. […]
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Your roof can do more than just protect your home from the elements. It can also help reduce your heating and cooling bills. Here are just a few of the things you can do to help make your roof more energy-efficient. Keep Up on Maintenance Regular maintenance of your roof by a professional roofing company
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Smart Home Technology has been continually evolving. The newest gadgets and technologies have begun to focus on how we interact with our homes. Unique smart home devices are not only making our day-to-day lives a little easier, but they also are making our homes more energy-efficient than ever! Here are a few of the most
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“Prevention is the best medicine” is as true in roofing as it is in healthcare. The highly trained roofers at Muth & Company Roofing are always happy to assist you with any roofing need, but we also want to help you save money where we can. That’s why we highly recommend routine fall roof maintenance
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If you have had a new roof installed recently, the last thing you expect is to have a failing roof anytime soon. Unfortunately, if you chose the wrong roofing contractor, you could end up facing this all-too-common scenario. Here are four common roofing installation mistakes that inexperienced or unethical roofers sometimes make that could cause
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While energy costs fluctuate with the seasons, for the past 10 years the overall trend has been upward. If your attic insulation is not properly installed, the cost to adequately heat and cool your home has likely gone up as well. Fortunately, Muth & Company Roofing in Columbus, OH, offers a convenient way to help
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Insulation and attic efficiency are hot topics every winter when the temperatures dip below zero. What people often fail to realize is that insulation doesn’t just matter in the winter; it’s also an important tool to combat summertime heat. Insulation Matters Year-Round Attic insulation does more than act like a blanket to keep warm air
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We’re all tired of the long winter, but the good news is snow and ice can be handy indicators of how well your home is containing heat. Walk outside and look at your roof to determine if your home needs insulation or ventilation work. Compare your roof to your neighbors and the pictures below. A
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The solid-state condition of any roof is not just determined by the quality of the roofing materials installed. Underlying factors like insulation and attic ventilation are just as critical. Homeowners usually focus on projects that will improve the aesthetic appeal of their homes. Especially those projects that may increase the curb appeal of their properties.
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You wouldn’t go out into freezing winter weather without a coat. Your home’s attic insulation is your home’s winter coat. High heating bills during the winter months can really put a strain on the budget! Not to mention holiday expenses. As temperatures continue to drop, savvy homeowners want to look for ways to make their homes
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Replacing your roof is the perfect time to replace attic insulation. If you own a home, you know that the costs of maintaining it can add up quickly. As a homeowner, it’s always a good idea to try to save money by scheduling two projects at once. Have Muth & Company Roofing replace attic insulation
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Ice damming can cause severe damage to your home. If you don’t prevent ice damming, it can tear off your gutters, loosen shingles, and cause water to back up under those shingles and drain into your home. Water that cannot drain off properly works its way under your roof covering and flows into the attic.
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Did you know that one of the biggest sources of home energy loss is above you? It’s in the attic space. To reduce utility bills, the first place to focus on is the attic. Why Attic Insulation Matters To Reduce Utility Bills Adequate attic insulation is vitally important to prevent the movement of heat between
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Attic insulation works by trapping tiny pockets of air between insulating fibers or foam, which slows down the flow of heat through a space. Because heat rises upward, the risks of not having adequate insulation in your attic is especially important. The higher the amount of attic insulation, the longer it takes heat to move
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Icicles hanging off a roof add a pretty wintry touch to a home But icicles can be one symptom of a poorly-insulated attic space and/or an inadequate insulation along the attic floor. Ice damming will leave damaging effects on your home. Icicles are often indications of this larger problem. The consequences can wreak significant havoc
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Properly insulating your attic will provide comfort and energy efficiency and help prevent energy loss. By creating an air barrier within your attic space, you can help regulate heat transfer and prevent air leaks. On average, heating and cooling your home makes up 50 to 70 percent of your overall energy usage. This means
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Take a look at these tips on how to find and eliminate drafts in your home. If there’s one area of your home that’s particularly drafty, there’s a good chance there are other spots as well. You can get them fixed before they add another cent to your heating bill! Test Doors and Windows
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Although it’s not yet officially winter, temperatures are headed downward. Snow will again be falling over central Ohio. Here are 3 ways to help eliminate ice dams from causing roof damage. Now is the time to make preparations, especially if this has been a problem for your home in the past. While a blanket of
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Keeping your home warm doesn’t need to be complicated. The weather is getting colder every day. And as the temperature drops, you want to get the most out of your heating dollars. All the while keeping your home warm and comfortable. One of the best ways to keep your home warm is with attic insulation.
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You can benefit from an attic energy inspection if your air conditioner seems to be running non-stop this summer. It can feel like you’re throwing money out the window. One of the benefits of an attic energy inspection is lowering your utility bills. It may be like finding cash in your attic. The EPA estimates
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Go up to the attic on a hot summer day. Chances are you will be met with a blast of hot, humid air. Have you ever wondered if your attic ventilation affects your air conditioner’s efficiency? Under ventilation causes your air conditioner to work harder. This makes it more difficult to keep the upper
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An attic insulation inspection can create a more comfortable home. A properly insulated attic can create a more comfortable home by regulating heat transfer and preventing air leaks. Air flows from warmer areas to colder ones. During the winter, heated air from inside your home naturally tries to escape to the cooler air outside. During summer, the hot
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As a roofer for over the past 30 years, Chad Muth knows quite a few tips for winterizing your home. Here are Chad’s top 5 tips for winterizing your home, and areas you should focus on when preparing for another harsh Columbus, Ohio winter. Start At The Top When Winterizing Your Home Clean all debris
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Most homeowners don’t know how important attic insulation is for their home. Attic insulation makes your home as energy efficient as possible. Chances are your home doesn’t have enough. Bringing your home up to modern standards will slow heat transfer. At Muth and Company Roofing, we know the value of making sure you have adequate
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The benefits of an attic ventilation inspection can help identify opportunities to help you save money on your energy bills. When your rooms are stuffy or humid, you can tell you lack ventilation. In these cases, you can open the window or turn on the ceiling fan and your problem is fixed. Lack of attic
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If your home is lacking in the insulation department, insulating the attic should be at the top of your home maintenance to-do list, no matter the time of year. Before you know it, spring will be here, followed by the heat and humidity of summer. If your home isn’t well-insulated, you’re going to end up
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With summer wrapping up and nights starting to get cooler, now is the time to start thinking about getting your home ready for colder weather. If you’re dreading the thought of high heating bills this winter, there is a simple and relatively inexpensive way to lower them: increasing the amount of insulation in your attic.
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As winter drags on and utility bills grow ever higher, smart homeowners start to look for ways to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. One of the quickest and easiest ways to save on energy costs is to upgrade your attic insulation. The problem many homeowners run into, however, is not knowing which type
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With many regions in the eastern part of the country experiencing colder-than-average temperatures this winter, homeowners are more eager than ever to find ways to save energy in order to offset higher energy bills. Unfortunately, many people believe energy myths that actually cost them money. Here are a few that you should be aware of,
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Attic insulation is an essential component that helps determine your home’s energy efficiency. Not only does it keep your home warm and toasty during cold weather, insulation also helps keep hot air out in the summer, controls moisture levels and even helps block out noise. Unfortunately, no insulation lasts indefinitely, so it will need to
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If you’ve recently had your attic inspected, you may have been informed that your insulation is inadequate. This is particularly common in older homes (10+ years), which typically have 3-6 inches of attic insulation instead of the 18 inches recommended by Muth & Company Roofing. If it’s time to get the R-value of your attic
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Home energy costs eat up a large part of a homeowner’s budget every month, especially in the winter. As part of Energy Action Month, Muth and Company Roofing would like to share some quick and easy tips that will help you save energy (and money) in your home this season.
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Muth & Co. wants you to know about a great way to save some green while making your Columbus Ohio roofing system work more efficiently! Through 2013, the federal government is offering a tax credit for qualifying purchases of insulation. An eligible purchase between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013 qualifies you for a
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