Roof Snow Removal: When It’s Necessary and When It Causes More Damage
QUICK ANSWER Depth is a poor trigger for clearing a roof. Wet settled snow can weigh three to four times what the same depth of dry powder weighs, so what matters is load, not inches. Clear when accumulation approaches a meaningful share of the roof’s design snow load, when drifts have piled against parapets or […]
Vinyl, Fiberglass, or Wood Windows: What Holds Up in Pennsylvania Weather
QUICK ANSWER Quick Answer For most Pennsylvania homes, fiberglass windows hold up best. Fiberglass expands and contracts at nearly the same rate as the glass sealed inside it, so PA’s constant freeze-thaw swings don’t work; the seals loose the way they do on other materials. Vinyl is the best value and performs well in mid-range […]