For many, Labor Day signifies the end of what feels like summer. While fall doesn't officially start until September 22nd, the feeling of summer starts to disappear after the holiday. Get a jump start on home maintenance tasks for fall by finishing these improvement projects while the weather is still good. 

1. Request A Roof Inspection
Summer can be hard on your home, but scorching temperatures can be especially harmful to your roof. In addition, the spring and summer months are typically when more severe weather occurs. If you have not had a professional roof inspection yet this year – now is the time! Trust us, you don't want to wait until it is freezing outside to find out you have a roof leak or that your roof needs to be replaced!

2. Weatherproof Your Home
As the cold approaches, it is important to make sure no warm air will be escaping this winter. Keep the heat in by caulking around doors.

3. Trim Trees And Bushes
Every homeowner knows that raking leaves during the fall is a pain – but trees too close to your home can cause serious damage. Trim trees back to prevent debris build up on your roof as trees lose their leaves this fall.

4. Add Insulation
Whether it's hot or cold, proper insulation will lower your energy bills and ensure a comfortable indoor temperature. If you have noticed that your energy bills are slowly increasing it means that it is time to replace your insulation.

5. Check Your Gutters!
As with many other aspects of your home, it is important to properly and routinely inspect and maintain your gutters to ensure that they remain in complete working order. Without proper maintenance, they can become overwhelmed with ice formation that is made even worse as the heavy spring rains come in. Routine gutter inspection and maintenance can go a long way in preventing this from becoming a problem. Summer days are limited so get these home improvement projects started now. Fall brings its own list of seasonal projects, and you’ll be thankful that you didn’t let your summer to-dos pile up into the fall.

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Like all major home improvement projects, homeowners should look at a new roof as an investment. Your roof protects you and your family from inclement weather, so it is very important to have a sound roof. A new roof, which cost an average of over $10,000, is one of the more expensive home improvement tasks, but there are several ways that your new roof could put cash in your pocket.

1.A New Roof Increases Protection
In the past decade shingles have seen a significant increase in wind rating. During the 90s shingles topped out being rated for 65-mph winds. Today, shingles easily rate for 120-mph winds and can often be found rating for up to 130-mph winds. For homeowners, this means that a new roof offers better protection against the elements and can help save on minor repairs.

2. A New Roof Increases Energy Efficiency
So many different types of shingles exist today, it can make choosing a new roof a difficult task. Choosing an energy efficient shingle can help lower utility costs and keep your home comfortable all year long. Start by choosing the right shingle color. Different colored shingles reflect different levels of light and heat. This means that these shingles are highly reflective and can lower your electricity bill by reducing the amount of heat that penetrates your roof.

3. A New Roof May Offer Insurance Savings
Insurance companies will charge premiums for customers whose roofing is out of code. A new roof can bring your home up to current code and greatly reduce your insurance rates. Not to mention that it is much safer to live under a roof that follows these codes!

4. A New Roof Offers Superior Moisture Protection
There is a layer underneath shingles that adds extra protection. This layer is called underlayment. Today’s underlayment is excellent at protecting the wood underneath your shingles. This extra level of protection can save you money on your homeowner’s insurance.

5. A New Roof Gives You Peace Of Mind
The roof on your home protects your family, belongings and more. By replacing or upgrading your current roof to one that is more energy efficient and up to code, you can have peace of mind that what matters most to you is fully protected.

Have questions or need more information? Contact us today in the comments below or at 832-840-1400.

Welcome to our blog page! I am Cody Darilek. My wife and I are the owners of Mill Creek Roofing. We have learned so much since we started in this industry. We had previously worked for another roofing company and were not happy with the level of customer service and other unethical practices that were being implemented within that company. We decided to open our own company and to strive to change the way roofing is being done.
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We strive for excellence in customer service and to uphold morally ethical practices. To help us achieve this, our team came up with the idea for me to share my knowledge in a form easily digestible for people, like you, who do not have an extensive background in roofing. This blog is that outlet. I will be posting blogs about popular topics, common questions and concerns, among other things. I hope that these posts can help clear up some confusion that many homeowners have expressed to me over the years and help make your decision making process easier. 

Until next time, 

Cody Darilek 
Owner