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Cold Weather Roofing Installations

There are several home improvement projects that can be done in the winter, and some of them are even preferred to be completed during colder months. However, roof installations and repairs are a different story. Most people wait for the spring, summer, or fall when temperatures are warmer to have a new roof installed. But…

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What Homeowners Need to Know About Removing Ice Dams

If you’re a homeowner in the Indianapolis area, there’s a good chance that you’ve had to deal with ice dams over the winter. This can be especially true if your home is older and the roof hasn’t had a professional inspection in a few years. In an ideal situation, ice dams wouldn’t develop in the…

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Top Myths About Metal Roofs

Asphalt roofs are by far the most common type of roofing material because asphalt is affordable and durable. But because asphalt is so common and a popular choice for homeowners and roofing contractors alike, it has led to a few misconceptions about other roofing materials, such as metal.

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Ice Dam Prevention

Indiana definitely gets its fair share of cold weather and snowstorms. While the snow may be pretty to look at sometimes, it can cause a variety of issues for your home, including ice dams. Ice dams can be difficult to recognize but can be incredibly harmful to the structure of your roof, causing damage to…

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Roof Inspection: Wind Damage

Even though a majority of the time wind is simply a gentle breeze with a small gust every once in a while, it can be an incredibly dangerous force. The state of Indiana doesn’t often see heavy winds that can occur during hurricanes or tornadoes, but the area has experienced remnants from hurricanes and has…

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Top 4 Benefits of Using Asphalt Shingles

If you want to learn more about asphalt shingles or what the cost of installation or repairs would be for your home, get in touch with the roofing contractors at Big Boy’s Construction. We offer free inspections and our team is committed to answering all of your questions so that you can make an informed…

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5 Steps to the Roof Insurance Claims Process

Even though the insurance claims process can seem overwhelming, having an experienced and qualified roofing company on your side can be an immense help. If a storm has caused any kind of damage to your home, start by calling the roofers at Big Boy’s Construction. You can rely on us for quality workmanship and materials…

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Are Copper Gutters Really Right For Your Home?

Gutters and downspouts are incredibly important components of the entire roofing system, so selecting a material for the gutter system may not be as easy a choice as it sounds. While gutter companies or roofing contractors may push for aluminum gutters because they are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and affordable, there are other options to choose from…

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What is Roof Flashing?

Schedule a Roofing Inspection With Big Boy’s Construction Since the roof flashing protects various corners and edges of the roofing system, you can see how important it is for the material to be installed, working, and maintained properly. Any minor damage, cracks in the flashing, or space in between the flashing and the opposite surface…

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5 End of Summer Roof Maintenance Tips

Schedule a Roof Inspection With Big Boy’s Construction Many of these roof maintenance tasks should be done by a professional roofing contractor. They will thoroughly inspect the roofing structure, the attic insulation and ventilation, look for areas that may be damaged, and can even offer advice on whether or not a tree branch should be…

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