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Spring cleaning is a great way to get outdoors and take advantage of the beautiful weather. That’s right–it’s not all about staying stuck inside cleaning out your closet. Exterior spring cleaning gives you a chance to prepare for summer, assess your property and make repairs before hurricane season. Plus, spring cleaning your yard makes it

Unpredictable Wilmington weather and erratically fluctuating temperatures can only mean one thing: it’s time for spring cleaning. You’re emerging from your winter hibernation, and the 70-degree days dotted between frosty mornings are motivating you. Using this spring cleaning checklist can help you direct that motivation toward a productive outcome.  Surprising Reasons for Spring Cleaning Thinking

What’s new in exterior trends for 2022? Warmer colors. Natural lighting. Earth-friendly materials. And a lot more. The prognosticators predict that 2022 will blaze new paths toward making residential and commercial buildings more attractive and efficient. WARMER COLORS—Few things change a building’s appearance as quickly and dramatically as a fresh coat of paint. The colors

Have you heard about a “Chuck in a Truck?” That’s a name often given to an itinerant contractor who may not be licensed and probably lacks insurance, but who may knock on your door and offer to do repairs. “Chuck” may stop at your home, especially after a major storm offering to repair your roof.

Labor Day Appreciation From the roofer standing atop a house hammering in the hot sun, to the carpenter double checking her measurement before sawing the board, to the landscaper planting bushes in the yard, we pause this Labor Day to say thank you for all the hard work. History and Celebration Initially the different trade

Lien Basics Anyone who has worked in construction in any capacity has probably heard of a lien but few people know what they are and even fewer people understand what they do. We occasionally have to lien properties to protect payment. We’re glad to say it doesn’t happen a lot, and many times it is

Metal Roofing Basics Known for their durability and beauty, metal roofs are a perfect choice for many homeowners, and the variety of styles and colors allow them to resemble other roofs in the neighborhood. A residential metal roof can look like a shingle, tile or slate roof, an investment that will pay off in its

Three-Tab vs. Architectural Shingles Here at Patriot Roofing, we love shingles and we love to talk about the different kind of shingles. We can totally nerd out about shingles. Just ask our salespeople their favorite style and color and you might be in for a two-hour debate. We realize not everyone shares our enthusiasm for