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Hail Storm Roof Damage
Hail causes about $1 billion in damage to buildings, cars, houses, and crops in the US every year. You may have noted damage to your car or siding, but have you had your roof checked? How Hail Damages Your Roof Hailstones are formed when...
Is a Solar-Panel Roof Right for My Home?
Is a Solar-Panel Roof Right for My Home?At Graves Bros. Home Improvement Co., we get lots of questions about solar panels. We thought it would be helpful to collect some of the most frequently asked questions and answer them here for...
Where to Draw the Line: Handyman vs. Contractor
Is there anyone out there who hasn’t heard of a handyman or a general contractor? These are pretty well-known professions, especially if you’re a homeowner. Do you know which occupation is better for one job as opposed to another, though?...
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Five Cautions Before You Try a DIY Roofing Project
Do-it-yourself wisdom is abundant in books, online, and on TV, including instructions on how to put on a roof. All of this should prove very helpful – that is, if you’re hoping to be more informed about how to do roofing and what the...
Siding for Your WNY Home
Types of Siding to Consider for Your WNY Home When properly cared for, your home siding can last anywhere from twenty to over forty years – depending on the material, installation quality, wear and tear, and other factors. It’s a good...
Post Winter Roofing Checklist
Spring just arrived, so we should all be getting ready to inspect our roofs, attic and gutters for missing shingles, wear and tear, cracks, clogs, and mold growth. Winters in Western New York bring below-freezing temperatures, heavy snow,...
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Top 5 Benefits of Hiring Local Roofing Contractors
Finding a contractor to fix or replace your roof can be a daunting task. When it comes to something as costly as a roof replacement, we want to know that we’re hiring the best of the best. Hiring a local roofing contractor has unique...
Should You Repair or Replace Your Roof?
Every homeowner at some point will experience roof damage. With regular maintenance and taking care of minor problems as they arise, replacing your roof should be scheduled, rather than needed, to solve a major problem. Not all home...
Prevent Winter Storm Damage
Winters in the Northeast can bring sudden, unpredictable weather. Freezing temperatures, blizzards, sleet, and freezing rain all have an impact on your home’s exterior and for some, their interior. Whether you are a homeowner, commercial...