When building a home, choosing the right kind of roof can be stressful. Last month, we wrote a blog about the different types of roofs and each style. Now, we want to highlight the most structurally sound ones that will be worth the investment. In the United States, hip roofs and gable roofs are among the most popular style of roof that homeowners have. In this blog, we will be focusing on those two types since they are the most common.

Choosing which type of roof for a new home or to replace your current one can be a daunting task. With so many products and materials out there, it can be overwhelming to decide which roof will be best for your family home; that’s why we broke down the two most popular roof types (asphalt and metal) and discussed the pros and cons that come with each. We hope this list will help you make the right decision!

Believe it or not, the holiday season is once again approaching. Before we get into the Thanksgiving and Christmas craziness, Halloween needs to be celebrated! What’s more fun than putting away the summer decorations and bringing out the harvest and Halloween decorations? I’ll wait… there’s nothing! Just like any other homeowner, we love creating a beautiful fall porch that makes a warm and inviting entrance into our home. Unfortunately, some holiday décor can leave your home with lasting damage that could have been avoided. Today, we will give readers ideas for decorating their own home while avoiding damage to the exterior.

As a roofing company, we have had many clients building homes who are unsure what style of roof they want, or they have seen a roof on another house and like it but aren’t sure of the name. That’s why we wrote a guide to help homeowners decide on the perfect roof for their home. Picking a roof style is a huge deal! It can alter the exterior image of a home, which is why you'll want to be extra cautious when choosing which style and color to go with.

Have you seen our latest video yet? In it, New Look Roof owner, Julian West, explains one of the services New Look offers to clients: installing the soffit-fascia-frieze-board wrap. Clients highly request this service because it's virtually maintenance-free and dresses up the exterior of any home. This blog will discuss what a frieze board is, why it's useful, and the common materials frieze board is usually made of.

Did you know that the roof accounts for about 25 to 40 percent of your home's exterior? When picking a color for your shingles, it's important to remember that it plays a vital role in how your home is perceived from the curb (no pressure). Knowing how to pick the right color for your roof can enhance the overall curb appeal, hopefully increasing your home's value as well.

The month of September is a reminder for homeowners to get ready for the upcoming winter weather. Hurricane season brings storms that are blown up from the south into the Louisville area. Preparing for these storms should be an annual chore. Below, we will discuss steps to prepare your home and save you money in future repairs. Following our guide can be the difference between having a damaged, leaky roof this winter and a solid, dry roof.

Back when homes were explicitly meant for shelter and staying alive, the roof was vital in keeping people warm, dry, and safe from the elements. Today, different roofing materials are a design aspect of the exterior of a home. We've done some research and discovered what roofing trends were popular from the 1920s to today, 2021. Learning about why a roof type was popular in its time is unique because trends come and go, but some of these trends are still seen on newly constructed homes to this day!

Gutter guards are a protective cover installed on top of gutters to stop leaves and other debris from getting in and causing blockages. Many different types of guards can leave homeowners wondering which one is best for them. Most gutter guards are made up of vinyl, PVC, steel, aluminum, or copper. With all these options, homeowners are guaranteed to find the right look they want for their homes. Below, we share some benefits that make the effort of getting gutter guards installed worth it.

Over time some homeowners often notice a green hue that keeps spreading across the roof of their homes. That green fuzzy-like substance is most often moss. Mildew, mold, and algae all have the potential to grow on top of roofs due to the moisture that is typically present, but moss has an easier time growing because it isn't picky about the conditions of its spot. Moss can grow upward with hair-like fuzz about half an inch to two inches tall, making roofs a prime location to cling on to.

We don't blame people for having this question; it's a valid concern. The short answer is yes; you can stay in your home while installing your new roof. We understand that no one wants to replace their roof; it can be expensive and time-consuming. However, most homeowners are unable to avoid replacing at least one roof in their lifetime. When it comes to scheduling the new installation, you may be wondering what comes next. Can you stay in the home while they're working? Should you be home during installation? How loud is the installation? In this blog post, we will be answering all the questions that come with a new roof.

If you’re reading this blog, you are probably considering getting a new roof. Not quite sure if your roof requires replacement? Consider reading one of our past blogs that talks about when you need to get in touch with professionals about a new roof. Roof installation is something that can’t happen year-round due to the ever-changing weather. The best time of year to schedule a new roof installation typically falls between April and October. These months are usually the prime time because of the appropriate weather conditions present.

We all know how warm Louisville can get during July, making you want to reach for the thermostat to turn on the air conditioning. When turning the air on, it is expected that the energy bill will skyrocket for the month. What if I told you that there is a roofing material out there that can save you money by keeping you cool in the summer? Metal roofs have been around for years but what you probably didn't know is that high-quality metal roofs provide consumers with a modern way to keep air conditioning costs low. This type of roofing is one of the most efficient materials available today, making them a sought-after product when putting a new roof on.

Choosing the right style of window for your home can be challenging, especially if you don’t options exist. Casement and picture windows are two popular options that create a classic look. These windows any house into a home. While there are multiple advantages to each window style, there are some drawbacks to each that should be addressed.

With ever-changing home trends, it’s almost impossible to feel that your home is “up-to-date.” As trends come and go, a few have caught our eye as long-term timeless designs. Not only does New Look Roof offer multiple roofing styles, but we also provide customers with endless options of different siding, windows, and gutters.

As it becomes time to replace your roof, you may be wondering what materials are used to protect your home. Asphalt roof shingles are the most popular type of product used on houses. It’s reliable, stylish, and durable for many years to come. New Look Roof uses shingles that are made using fiberglass, which sandwiches asphalt between the layers and then is coated with ceramic particles. Each component of the shingles is used to weather-proof your home to protect every valuable inside.

Fireworks can be hazardous to your home. The color we see falling in from the night sky, beautiful as it may be, is a spark that can spell disaster for your home. In addition, all roofs are considered to be just as susceptible to flame no matter the material they are made of (asphalt, wood, or shake shingles). So how can you protect your home from run-away sparks this coming holiday?

Style means everything in the home buying/selling world. Many homeowners choose to renovate various areas of their home before putting it on the market in hopes of increasing the value. So much can be said for interior renovations, but it is proven that the number one renovation to add value to a home is simply adding to the exterior eye appeal of a home. The housing market is exploding right now! Buyers can't keep up with each other and are already over-bidding the asking price by drastic amounts. Extend that asking price even further with these exterior renovation projects.

Safety is our absolute highest priority! Before anyone takes a step onto a roof, a member from our crew goes to the client’s house, examines the jobs, and reviews the best product and safety measures needed to keep our team cared for. In addition, we spend countless hours reading manuals, staying up to date on the latest information/trends; there is even a Roofing University. But what other steps are taken to keep roofers safe once they are at the job site?

Nature-colored siding is a thing of the past. Instead, the most prominent emerging trend thus far in 2021 is colored siding. Having color attached to the outside of a home gives it pop and personality. Throughout the past decade, it was common for homeowners to choose white, gray, or a form of tan/brown as their siding color. However, now any color ranging from deep black or vibrant yellows, greens, and blues are becoming much more common.

Here is a list of siding colors to keep a lookout for in the oncoming months and years: