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“Supply chain issues have become a real challenge in 2021. Between the storm in Texas knocking out critical component factories, folks being unwilling or unable to work amidst health concerns and the unleashing of pent-up demand for construction services, the entire industry is grappling with long and unpredictable lead times.

  Shingle Damage           On asphalt roofs, check the shingles. Fading color, especially with darker shingles, is normal wear. However, the shingles should be lying flat against the roof and should not be cracked or warped. This kind of damage is caused by wind,...

When looking for a contractor for your project, it is important that you hire one who will maintain an orderly jobsite. Ask the contractor about their jobsite cleaning plans. Designate one doorway to be used for an entryway and exit.  When projects involve...

When are they required? A building permit is required for work on a residential building or structure that includes: Repairing or renovating an already existing one or two-family home. Building an addition to an already existing one or two-family home. Building a new...

First, a Tradesman estimator has a brief phone conversation with the customer to make sure the customer has a realistic budget goal for their project. Following that, a Tradesman estimator arrives onsite to take measurements and talk with the customer through their...

If you love it, you love it, if you hate it you hate it-there seems to be no middle ground with ceiling and wall texture. If you have texture in your house and are not a fan, there are affordable and relatively painless ways to remove it and go to a smooth surface. If...