Jamie Woodend
Sales Representative
Remax a-b Realty Ltd Brokerage
88 Wellington Street
Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L2
519-273-2821 ext 229 Office
519-949-0345 Cell
Disclose Everything?
Jamie Woodend
Sales Representative
Remax a-b Realty Ltd Brokerage
88 Wellington Street
Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L2
519-273-2821 ext 229 Office
519-949-0345 Cell
Roofing
Roofing
Spring is when many homeowners decide it is time for a new roof. If you are in the market for a new roof you have many choices to make.
There are many considerations when deciding on a new roof. How long will it last? Will it work with the slope of your roof? Will the look "fit" your home style? How much will it cost? Will it work in your climate?
There are 7 fairly common types of roofing material.
Asphalt singles - most common and usually cheapest
Metal - once mainly for farm buildings it is more and more popular each year
Plastic polymer - Recyclable and expect to last a long time
Clay tile - long lasting, but very heavy
Concrete tile - long lasting but very heavy
Slate - one of the oldest roofing material, very expensive
Wood - Usually cedar weathers with age
Each has their pros and cons. It really will depend on your roof style, location, and budget.
Jamie Woodend
Sales Representative
Remax a-b Realty Ltd Brokerage
88 Wellington Street
Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L2
519-273-2821 ext 229 Office
519-949-0345 Cell
Spring is when many homeowners decide it is time for a new roof. If you are in the market for a new roof you have many choices to make.
There are many considerations when deciding on a new roof. How long will it last? Will it work with the slope of your roof? Will the look "fit" your home style? How much will it cost? Will it work in your climate?
There are 7 fairly common types of roofing material.
Asphalt singles - most common and usually cheapest
Metal - once mainly for farm buildings it is more and more popular each year
Plastic polymer - Recyclable and expect to last a long time
Clay tile - long lasting, but very heavy
Concrete tile - long lasting but very heavy
Slate - one of the oldest roofing material, very expensive
Wood - Usually cedar weathers with age
Each has their pros and cons. It really will depend on your roof style, location, and budget.
Jamie Woodend
Sales Representative
Remax a-b Realty Ltd Brokerage
88 Wellington Street
Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L2
519-273-2821 ext 229 Office
519-949-0345 Cell
Cleaning Between Deck Boards
Cleaning Between Deck Boards
Cleaning between deck boards can be easy. Following up on my last posting about building decks I came across this great video dealing with maintenance of your deck.
Cleaning between the deck boards is important as the debris can trap moisture and lead to pre-mature rot. Watch this video about how easy it is.
Jamie Woodend
Sales Representative
Remax a-b Realty Ltd Brokerage
88 Wellington Street
Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L2
519-273-2821 ext 229 Office
519-949-0345 Cell
http://www.jamiewoodend.com/
Cleaning between deck boards can be easy. Following up on my last posting about building decks I came across this great video dealing with maintenance of your deck.
Cleaning between the deck boards is important as the debris can trap moisture and lead to pre-mature rot. Watch this video about how easy it is.
Jamie Woodend
Sales Representative
Remax a-b Realty Ltd Brokerage
88 Wellington Street
Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L2
519-273-2821 ext 229 Office
519-949-0345 Cell
http://www.jamiewoodend.com/
Do It Yourself Decks
Do It Yourself Decks
Now that spring has sprung and the weather is getting much warmer may people are venturing outdoors for the first time in months. They are looking at their backyards and thinking this is the year for the new deck.
Building a deck can be a great project for the do-it-yourselfers if you follow a few simple rules.
Keep it simple. Multi-level, multi-tier decks look great but are better left to the professional, especially if this is your first major project.
Check with your municipalities building department for your area regulations. They are a great source of information about setback and how close you can come to the neighbour’s property.
Get a building permit (if required). Most areas will require a building permit for a deck. Don’t skip this thinking “it’s in the backyard no one will see it.” They can make you remove it entirely if you don’t get permit. It may also delay the sale of your home in the future.
Building supply centers are a great source of plans and designs. Many will custom design your deck for very little or free if you purchase the supplies from them. Some plans include framing instructions, a valuable resource if this is your first project.
Don’t rush the build. Take your time and do things right. Your deck should last for many years; does it really matter if you built it fast if it doesn’t last?
Once built all decks require some kind of maintenance. Regardless of manufactures claims about their material all outdoor deck needs some care periodically.
Jamie Woodend
Sales Representative
Remax a-b Realty Ltd Brokerage
88 Wellington Street
Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L2
519-273-2821 ext 229 Office
519-949-0345 Cell
Now that spring has sprung and the weather is getting much warmer may people are venturing outdoors for the first time in months. They are looking at their backyards and thinking this is the year for the new deck.
Building a deck can be a great project for the do-it-yourselfers if you follow a few simple rules.
Keep it simple. Multi-level, multi-tier decks look great but are better left to the professional, especially if this is your first major project.
Check with your municipalities building department for your area regulations. They are a great source of information about setback and how close you can come to the neighbour’s property.
Get a building permit (if required). Most areas will require a building permit for a deck. Don’t skip this thinking “it’s in the backyard no one will see it.” They can make you remove it entirely if you don’t get permit. It may also delay the sale of your home in the future.
Building supply centers are a great source of plans and designs. Many will custom design your deck for very little or free if you purchase the supplies from them. Some plans include framing instructions, a valuable resource if this is your first project.
Don’t rush the build. Take your time and do things right. Your deck should last for many years; does it really matter if you built it fast if it doesn’t last?
Once built all decks require some kind of maintenance. Regardless of manufactures claims about their material all outdoor deck needs some care periodically.
Jamie Woodend
Sales Representative
Remax a-b Realty Ltd Brokerage
88 Wellington Street
Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L2
519-273-2821 ext 229 Office
519-949-0345 Cell
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