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Roofing Companies

Not all roofing companies are created equal. Some are better at their jobs than others, and some will take the time to explain what they’re doing “up there” so the homeowner truly understands the work

Roof With Moss On It

So you’re a new homeowner? Congrats! It’s a major accomplishment to buy a home. If it’s a brand new one, great! If it’s an older home, when’s the last time the roof was replaced? You

Chimney Sweeps

What are some reasons to schedule a chimney sweep? If It’s Been Too Long If you don’t know the last time the chimney was cleaned or inspected, then it’s time! Oftentimes, people will schedule a

Hiring a Roofer

How do you pick a good roofer? It’s a good idea to ask friends and family members about their past experiences with roofers… this way you’ll get an idea of the roofers they liked, and

Exterior Shutters

Does the front of your home feel like it’s missing something when you look at it? If you haven’t installed them already, you might want to think about putting exterior shutters into place. Although many

Cleaning Roof

The roof that sits on top of your home is arguably the most important part of it. If your roof leaks, sags, or gives out on you completely, it could compromise the whole rest of

Roofer working on a beautiful roof

Hiring a roofing contractor to perform a roof installation or roof repair job isn’t hard. There are plenty of them out there for you to choose from. However, hiring the right roofing contractor for the

Poor Roofing Job

Are there shingles falling off your roof already even though you just had it installed a few months ago? This is an obvious sign of a poor roofing job. The shingles on a roof should

Adding Skylights to Your Home

Have you kicked around the idea of installing skylights in your home in the past? There is no better time to do it than right before the official start of summer. You’ll love how much

Summer Roofing Problems

You can experience problems with your roof at any time of the year. However, there are some problems that are specific to the summertime. You should keep a close eye out for them and call

Gutter Guards

Installing gutter guards on the gutters hanging on the side of your home can save you a great deal of time in the fall. You won’t have to worry about picking a bunch of leaves,

Damaged Rain Gutters

You may not look up at the gutters on your home very often, but you should be appreciative of everything they do for your property. Gutters are designed to prevent water from pooling around the

Cedar Shake Roofs

Are you thinking about which type of roof you’d like on your home? If so, cedar shake roofs are a great option. They can provide your home with a more rustic look and last for

The Benefits of Slate Roofing

Is it time to put a new roof on your home? If so, there are myriad types of roofs that could suit your home. From regular asphalt shingle roofs to cedar shake roofs, you’ll have

Roof Estimates After a Storm

If a major storm swept through your area recently, you should be at least a little concerned about the condition of your roof. Even if your roof is on the newer side, it could have

Window Repairs or Window Replacements

If you have newer windows in your home that are giving you problems, you should probably attempt to repair them rather than replacing them at first. There is a good chance that an experienced window

Gas Fireplace Inserts

Many area homes have traditional fireplaces. If you want to help heat your home, they’re not the best option for that– gas fireplace inserts, however, are. Inserts are heating appliances you place inside your old

Leaky Roofs in Winter

More often than not, an ice dam is likely to blame if your roof is leaking in the wintertime. But there are other things that can cause your roof to leak as well. Before you

Stucco Chimneys in Roofing by Bruce

Do you wish there was a way to bring your existing chimney back to life without spending an arm and a leg on it? Fortunately, there is a way to do so if you decide

Black Streaks on the Roof

Take a look around and notice if any roofs you see in the Poconos have black streaks on them… If so, guess what? You’re seeing blue green algae! Now most people just assume those black

Installing New Windows

The windows in your home are, unfortunately, not going to last forever. Regardless of whether you have vinyl windows, wood windows, or another type of windows, you can typically expect to get somewhere in the

Roof Maintenance

Roofing by Bruce sees myriad types of roofs. Some of them are well-maintained and in very good condition. Others, well… aren’t in good shape at all! They’ve been neglected for years, with no one checking

Ice Dams on Roof

During the winter, you’ve probably noticed some homes have lots of big, long icicles hanging down from their gutters. While this may look pleasant to the eye on sunny days, because icicles are spectacular, it’s

Regency Fireplace Products

The average high for East Stroudsburg, PA, in January is 36 degrees, and the average low is 18 degrees. On days like those, isn’t it nice to have a fire going in your fireplace? Bruce’s

Window Caulking

If you have newer windows installed in your home, you might be under the impression they’re already energy efficient. But the truth is that if you don’t have window caulking done properly around your windows,

Window Replacement services

Has it been a long time now since the last time you had the windows in your home replaced? If so, you should consider replacing your home’s windows before the winter rolls around this year.

Gas Fireplaces

Running your heating system all winter long can be very expensive. It can force you to cut back on other things you want to do in life. A gas fireplace can help you heat your

Roofing Repairs

Does your roof need to have repairs made to it right now? As luck would have it, the fall is actually the best time of year to have roof repairs done. There are several reasons

Flat Roof Installations

Do you need a new roof at the moment? If yes, you may consider going with a flat roof over a sloped one. You’ll enjoy a slew of benefits that come along with flat roof

Masonry Repairs

Do you have stone, brick, or stucco built into the design of the exterior of your home? Whether you have a stone facade on the front of your home or a chimney made from brick,