Ice Dams An ice dam is a hump of ice that forms at the edge of a roof under certain wintertime conditions. An ice dam can damage both your roof and the inside of you home. It will put gutters and downspouts at risk too. There are several things you can do to avoid getting an ice dam or to reduce the risk of damage after one has formed, but there’s really only one cure: a combination of better sealing, insulation, and venting in the attic and eaves. Weatherization contractors are professionals who can
Your Dream Home Does Not Exist…Yet! By David Kuiper - MBA, CMA, CMPS Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to build your new home, located where it will be, selected your builder and finalized your new home plans…but wait a minute! How are you going to pay for it?! While sometimes a last-minute thought, a new construction loan is an essential tool for building your new home. New construction financing differs from a traditional mortgage loan in that something that does not yet exist needs to be