Roofing Costs — Upfront Costs are Only One Factor to Look at

Roof replacement projects require a substantial investment, no matter how large or small your home. It helps to understand all of the costs associated with the project, in order to make the most economical decision about materials, contractors and timing. Roofing costs vary from home to home, but you should consider a variety of common cost factors before making a final decision on this project. Read more…

Do You Really Want to go With Asphalt Shingles?

Asphalt shingles are the most popular materials for roofing a home in North America. With thousands of asphalt roofing companies here in the United States alone, asphalt shingles make for an easy to install, attractive and affordable addition to any smaller home. But do you really want to go with asphalt shingles? Check out these other roofing materials… Read more…

Exterior House Siding

When choosing exterior house siding for your small house there are several factors to consider which will help you determine your choice. First of all, the architecture of your small house and the outside surroundings help in determining what design of siding would look appropriate. Read more…

Finishing the Roof

There are many types of roofing material that you can use for your small house. The most common type, in the U.S. at least, is asphalt. Other types include wood shingles, cedar shakes, real slate, metal, fake slate, ceramic tile, thatch, clay tiles, and concrete. You will want to consider selecting roofing that best compliments your small house and stands up well to the weather elements. Read more…