About Geoff Godfrey

  • 3 Facts Regarding Slate Tile Roofs

    2 September 2017

    One popular roofing material is slate. Slate tiles are beautiful and can give your home a unique and regal appearance. However, they aren't the right option for everyone. If you are interested in getting slate shingle metal roofing, check out these three facts you should consider: Slate Roofs Are Durable Slate is a stone, making it extremely durable. One reason it's more durable than asphalt and metal is that in the heat and cold, slate doesn't expand and contract.

  • 3 Tips To Care For Your Roof

    27 July 2017

    Keeping your roof in good condition will help you protect your entire house. If your roof sustains damage, you are leaving everything and everyone under your roof at risk. Roofing maintenance is so important for this reason. Read below for a few quick tips on buying a new roof replacement, hiring roofing contractors and maintaining your roof.  #1: Look into replacing a shoddy roof If you have a shoddy roof, it is both a home equity killer and a safety liability.

  • Modular Vinyl Siding Is A Great Alternative To Painting

    17 June 2017

    You're probably going to spend a lot of time and money over the years just trying to keep your house from looking old and dilapidated. Most significantly, the cost of constantly repainting your exterior walls can add up over the years. Also, if you just keep painting over old paint, it eventually starts to look crusty and the surface loses its rich texture. You can definitely tell when you look at the wall that had been painted more than three or four times.

  • Why Hiring A General Contractor Can Save You Money When Building A Home

    17 May 2017

    If you are in the process of making plans to build a home, you might be looking for ways to cut costs. One idea that you might have had is to work as your own general contractor during the building process, such as by choosing your own building crews to do the work. However, many people find that they actually save more money when hiring a general contractor. Here's why.

  • Buying Investment Property In Another City

    30 March 2017

    The best homes for sale as a real estate investment won't always be in your home city. This article discusses some of the added issues that come up with home ownership in a different city from your own. Why Buy in Another City? Buying in another city is a common thing when the real estate markets change but you're not ready or willing to move to the other city. For example, your current area might have a cold real estate market that you don't want to buy in.