Tortorice’s Tips
Tortorice’s Tips is a monthly home improvement article written and republished by Bob Tortorice, our owner and head contractor. Bob has more than 35 years of experience in residential and commercial construction. He took up Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology in Newark College of Engineering, and finished his Master of Business Administration degree in Plymouth State College.
Published in the Littleton Courier, Bob now also shares his knowledge through his monthly article here.
Eliminate the Headaches
with a Professional Energy Audit
Are you a do-it-yourself kind of person? Someone who likes to save money while taking pride in the work you’ve done? Are you considering improving the energy efficiency of your home? This time, instead of figuring it out on your own, you might want to consider calling in a professional to conduct an energy audit. I guarantee it will save you time, money and headaches.
Read MoreEliminate the Headaches
with a Professional Energy Audit
Are you a do-it-yourself kind of person? Someone who likes to save money while taking pride in the work you’ve done? Are you considering improving the energy efficiency of your home? This time, instead of figuring it out on your own, you might want to consider calling in a professional to conduct an energy audit. I guarantee it will save you time, money and headaches.
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Metal Roofs
Multiple feet of snow have built up on your asphalt roof this winter, so you might be thinking about changing to a metal roof because you know that the snow “slides” right off. The blessing of a metal roof is that the snow does, in fact, slide off. The curse of a metal roof, however, is that as the snow slides off, it doesn’t do it gently, but rushes off like an avalanche, tearing off decks, crushing bushes and flattening anything else in its path.
Read MoreSnow on your Roof?
Do you treat the symptom or the cause?
Believe it or not snow on your roof can be caused by the lack of heat such as an unheated garage or a well-insulated house as well. In the past houses didn’t have much insulation and oil was cheap and firewood plentiful. The heat generated by the owner went right through the attic and melted the snow off the roof.
Read MoreIs Natural Ventilation Enough to Overcome Moisture Problems?
Moisture is the silent killer of houses.
Just as with cancer, you may not know it’s a problem till it’s too late. But, similar to many cancers, if detected early a moisture problem in your home is almost always curable. And luckily, with a lot of money your house can always be repaired no matter when the problem is discovered.
Read MoreBefore you add renewables
Are you confident in your knowledge of renewable energy options for new and remodeled homes?
I ask this question because I meet people who are building or remodeling and are very excited to incorporate geo-thermal heat, which qualifies them for a 30% tax credit. What isn’t well understood, though, is that it isn’t enough to install geo-thermal heat or another renewable energy source and think that’s all that needs to be done.
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Tortorice's Tips are written and republished by Bob Tortorice, our owner and head contractor. Bob Tortorice has more than 35 years of experience in residential and commercial construction and shares his knowledge through his monthly article.