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As the world comes alive again in spring, so do all the creepers and crawlers that can wreak havoc on your home’s roof. Beyond the obvious culprits, the destructive termites, insects like bees and small mammals like bats can also cause cause serious harm to your home if left unchecked.…

Posted on February 29, 2020August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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3 Important Factors for Roof Color Choice

Nearing the season of spring cleaning, you might be deciding to do a major overhaul on your home. If it’s time to begin again with your roof, you’ll need to make a lot of decisions. While certainly not the most important consideration for your home’s roof, the color will be…

Posted on January 31, 2020August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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5 Warning Signs of a Leaky Roof

Vigilance is often the key to home longevity. If you pay careful attention to your roof, you can spot issues often before they become too severe. Here are five warning signs of a leaky roof. If you notice any one of these issues, contact us at Vanguard. Active Drips This…

Posted on November 27, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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Autumn Exterior Maintenance

It’s time again to think about autumn exterior maintenance. Regular attention to your home’s exterior, especially the roof, can help to prevent costly damage over the long run. If you will keep an eye on and a hand to the following items, your home will continue to protect you and…

Posted on October 29, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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Sun Damage to Your Roof

While we often focus on the damage that wind, rain, and hail can do to roofs, over time that sunshine we all crave can be just as bad. Two Sources of Sun Damage The sun can damage a typical roof in two ways: Ultraviolet radiation and thermal expansion. These factors…

Posted on July 30, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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3 Reasons Not to Repair Your Roof Yourself

Vanguard has posted several articles about the importance of house maintenance, especially regular care for your home’s roof (see here, here, and here). Attention to your home’s number one line of defense against the elements will help to insure that your whole house will last a long time. Anything beyond…

Posted on June 28, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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The Importance of Effective Roof Ventilation

The calendar officially rolls over to summer in late June. That rising heat coupled with humidity can present major long-term problems for structures without adequate roof ventilation. Read on for more information about the importance of effective roof ventilation. What Is Roof Ventilation? Roof ventilation allows for air exchange: outside…

Posted on May 31, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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The Importance of Flashing to Your Home

Properly installed flashing is crucial to your home’s long life. It’s a component that is hardly noticeable, but plays a vital role in keeping damaging water out of your house. What Is Flashing? Flashing is a thin strip of waterproof material. This material is placed at parts of a construction…

Posted on March 29, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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Inspecting Your Vinyl Siding

This month we continue our look at some home maintenance issues that are common for houses. As we’ve shown in our spotlights on roofs and windows, casting an inspector’s eye on a home’s features can help you improve your home’s value if you’re an owner and can alert you to…

Posted on February 28, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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Inspecting Your Home’s Windows

Whether you’re buying a home, selling a home, or planning to remain in your home for a long time to come, it pays to think like a home inspector. Buyers who know what to look for as they tour a house on the market can save a lot of headache…

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Animal Damage: Be Aware!

Posted on February 29, 2020August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

Home Tips

3 Important Factors for Roof Color Choice

Posted on January 31, 2020August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

Home Tips

5 Warning Signs of a Leaky Roof

Posted on November 27, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

Uncategorized

Autumn Exterior Maintenance

Posted on October 29, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

General

Sun Damage to Your Roof

Posted on July 30, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

Home Tips

3 Reasons Not to Repair Your Roof Yourself

Posted on June 28, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

Home Tips

The Importance of Effective Roof Ventilation

Posted on May 31, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

Home Tips

The Importance of Flashing to Your Home

Posted on March 29, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

Home Tips

Inspecting Your Vinyl Siding

Posted on February 28, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

Home Tips

Inspecting Your Home’s Windows

Posted on January 29, 2019August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert