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Continued education is something Burr Roofing, Siding, & Windows takes very seriously. We can never learn too much!  That is why we love any opportunity to talk with our product reps, as our team becomes more knowledgeable with each conversation.

Burr Roofing, Siding, & Windows is lucky to have some of the best product reps out there!  Last week we met with Bryant Coogan, a representative of The Henry Company, to further our knowledge on Blueskin VP100 house wrap.

The Burr team loves any opportunity to get involved in the community. Woody Priest, owner and President of Burr Roofing, Siding, & Windows has been participating in the Junior Achievement program individually for years.

The United States makes up less than 5 percent of the population, yet we easily consume over 30 percent of its resources, according to the Sierra Club, a US environmental organization.  With climate change hanging over our heads, it is important to endorse green efforts and products.

When it comes time to remodel the exterior of your home, it is important to consider the effects on the interior as well, especially when installing or replacing skylights.  The interior design of a home is greatly affected by the amount of light and ventilation entering the enclosed space.

Cedar, over other types of exterior materials, is chosen for its beauty and appeal more than maintenance and cost benefits.  While cedar is durable, rich, and natural, it does need to be re-stained or painted to keep its attractiveness over the years, and the bills for doing so can add up.

Not only do your gutters need to look right, enhancing your home and complimenting your style, but they must work right for water to stay away from your house, inside and out. Gutters fail for several key reasons.

There is no question that James Hardie fiber cement is the superior siding choice, and it seems like homeowners are finally catching on.  As of August 2018, James Hardie has been installed on over 8 MILLION homes throughout the country... and this number keeps climbing.

Many people choose cedar siding for their homes because of its appearance.  When it is properly maintained, cedar siding can have a beautiful color and a rich appearance. However, it can be susceptible to mildew, mold spores, bugs, and dirt (yikes).

Hardly anyone wants to spend money on a roof replacement. Almost without exception, a new roof falls under the need column.  Often, it doesn’t become a need before there is physical evidence that your roofing system is failing, such as unwanted water leaking into your home.