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Your home’s exterior isn’t just about curb appeal. Roofing, siding, paint, gutters, and windows work together to protect you and your loved ones from the outdoor elements. We call this the building envelope. We look forward to helping with your roofing project needs whether it be roof repair, replacement, siding, or windows. Home Genius Exteriors helps customers protect their homes ...
Cedar vs Metal Roofing: Advantages And Disadvantages
Ceramics. Asphalt. Terra cotta. Rubber. These are just a few of the many roofing options Pittsburgh residents have at their disposal. Today, though, we are going to focus on two styles growing in popularity: cedar and metal. Both are high-quality and practical investments that offer a significant return on investment over much of their mainstream competition. Our goal at Home ...
4 Warning Signs Your Pittsburgh Roof Is In Disrepair
Many people don't give much thought when it comes to their roofs. Often as soon as it is installed it is pretty much never thought of again. That is until it starts causing little inconveniences in your daily life. Minor leaks and spots of light in your attic are some warning signs that the roof of your home may ...
3 Expert Roofing Tips To Make Your Residential Roof Last Longer
Repairing issues for your roof here and there can be affordable but constantly having to repair it can dig quite a bit into your pockets. Replacing the roof of your home isn’t exactly the most affordable project, it is often something that one would have to save up for or hope that your insurance comes through to save the ...
4 Benefits of Architectural Shingle Roofing For Your Pittsburgh Home
Architectural shingles are definitely the more sophisticated type of asphalt shingles available today. They are distinguished by their additional layer of asphalt, making the material extra durable and less likely to curl. It does demand a bigger upfront investment but is still an affordable residential roofing option relative to many other roofing alternatives. Home Genius Exteriors has years of ...
Debunking Common Roof Cleaning Myths
When it comes to maintaining and cleaning your roof, there are certain do’s and don’ts that are important to follow to ensure that your roof can function properly. Without knowing the proper procedure, you may end up damaging your roof or worse, hurting yourself. At Home Genius Exteriors we have spent years learning the craft and skill of residential roof ...
Securing Your Pittsburgh Home From Heavy Rainfall And Hail Damage in 3 Ways
Hail causes an average of $1.42 billion in property and crop damage every year in the United States. Those icy balls of sleet can dent cars, break windows, and damage roofing. Since Pittsburgh are no strangers to heavy rains and hailfall, it’s best to be prepared for these natural onslaughts. Below we list a few ways on how you can ...
4 Most Asked Questions About Roofs
The prospect of repairing or replacing a roof can be very daunting for most homeowners. It’s undoubtedly one of the biggest investments you’ll make on your home, so you need to make sure you do all the necessary research before embarking on the job. Below we share some of the important questions people ask and should be asking about their ...
5 Distinct Advantages of Hiring A Local Pittsburgh Roofing Contractor
If you carry out a quick online search for roofing contractors in Pittsburgh, you'll find nearly 20 pages of results. With all those available options, how on earth can you go about picking the right one? Well, for starters, you should know that a lot of those contractors aren’t even local to the Pittsburgh area. Many of them are from ...
5 Key Benefits Of Cedar Roofs
At Home Genius Exteriors we believe in creating a better future, one nail at a time. We take pride in our expert workmanship and impeccable service. We believe in providing customers with the best advice when it comes to their roofing needs. It is because of this that we implore you to think about the possibility of cedar roofing ...