One thing that has been inevitable in the construction and design industry for years is that we've always seen products, or mainly styles (trends), come and go. It might be an impenetrable siding material or a new 'eco-friendly' roofing installation, or even using old blue jeans as insulation (which is still around but hard to find). There's nothing wrong with taking advantage of a trend, but you have to be careful of two things – 1) is the hip trend going to have any ROI when it comes time to... Read more

The gutters on your home or business property are probably more valuable than you ever realized. Of course the first and foremost important detail is function. You want your gutters to adequately dispel rainwater so that it doesn't form around your foundation or leak behind flashing to cause wood rot. Aside from that, gutters must be durable so that they can withstand hailstorms, strong wind, etc. and not leak. Finally, products such as galvanized steel guttering provide aesthetics and curb appeal to the exterior of your building – boosting its... Read more