The BOLT Blog
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW
Sometimes when I take my car to the dealership to have maintenance completed, they ask me questions or point things out, and most of the time I feel like they are speaking a foreign language. While I am sure they know what they are doing, I have NO clue what’s going...
ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, YOU WILL PAY THE PRICE!
Some of us want to shop price to be thrifty. Some of us want to shop price because we think it’s all the same. Some of us want to shop price because we legitimately want the best deal. There is nothing wrong with shopping price until shopping price means sacrificing...
An Informational Comparison of Slate Roofing
Natural Slate vs Synthetic Slate Roofing Here at BOLT Construction & Roofing we are big fans slate roofing, but we know it can be a difficult decision for homeowners when faced with a slate roofing restoration project. Natural slate has so much character and...
WHAT THAT WATER STAIN IS TRYING TO TELL YOU
WHAT THAT WATER STAIN IS TRYING TO TELL YOU For many homeowners, noticing a water stain after a rainstorm is an obvious sign that there’s a problem with the roof. But what if it hasn’t rained and leaks are still occurring? Water stains occur for many different reasons...
10 TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR ENERGY BILL
10 TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR ENERGY BILL Energy bills have been on the rise and will continue to spike as the cost of oil increases. Droughts and water shortages have also added to the rise of energy costs by forcing strict water use restrictions across many regions....
10 THINGS YOUR ROOF IS TRYING TO TELL YOU
10 THINGS YOUR ROOF IS TRYING TO TELL YOU Your roof may be trying to tell you something. A roof in need of attention (repair or replacement) will show multiple warning signs that should never be ignored. Many homeowners assume that if their roof isn’t leaking it’s in...
8 THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A ROOFING CONTRACTOR
Replacing a roof can be an overwhelming process for many homeowners. There are so many contractors and material choices available and all of them claim to be the best. So how do you know who to choose or what to look for? The first step with any re-roofing process is...