June 2020 Newsletter

Marshall Roofing, Siding & Windows

7220 Telegraph Square Drive

Lorton, VA 22079

www.marshallroofing.com

703-550-0055

We are very proud of our home improvement projects!

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Summer Home Improvement To Do List

Each season requires a different look into home maintenance. We have some summer maintenance projects below to protect your roof and home for years to come!

1) Ventilation Systems

In summer months, it is important for your roof to have proper ventilation. Attics become very hot because of direct sunlight hitting the roof. Roof temperatures can reach up to 170 degrees!

With ventilation system products by our partners at Air Vent, your roof can have lower temperatures and less moisture. This extends the life of your roof, and provides energy efficiency for your home.

Interested in learning why attic ventilation is so important? If so, check out the Air Vent video below.

When you have a new home built, or you’re replacing a roof, then installing a ridge vent helps to balance out the transfer of hot and cold air. You’ll always find the upstairs and attic to be warmer in the summer months, no matter how strong your air condition systems are, because of how hot air rises. Because there are vents installed in the roof, the warmer air can escape the home naturally, which balances out the temperatures below.

Ridge Vent Benefits:

Works year-round
Provides evenly distributed ventilation along the entire underside of the roof
18 square inches of net free area per linear foot (depending on type and model)
Slim design, visual appeal
Provides a higher volume of airflow per square foot of attic area than any other fixed-vent system
Design maximizes airflow across the entire underside of roof sheathing
Changes in wind direction have no significant effect on vent performance

2) Attic Fans

Attic fans also provide a way to cool off hot attics, and further extend the life of your roof. This is a cost effective way to counter intense heat in your attic.

A smart alternative to conventional roof vents, the Solar Powered Attic Vent operates during the day and collects power from the sun to convert into electricity. In turn, this energy operates a high efficiency motor inside the power vent, so there’s no added cost for electricity. That saves energy, which is better for the environment.

3) New Windows & Doors

Many of our customers know the benefits of replacing drafty windows before winter. But replacing windows can help significantly reduce your energy bill in the summer months. It can also reduce pesky ants and insects from making their way indoors. Yikes! We offer Paradigm, and Pella Windows.

Our doors are energy efficient and curb appeal approved. Below is a recent before and after door installation.

4) Wood Trim and Shutters

Replacing dry rotten wood, and changing the wood trim color can renew the look of your home. Our carpenters can replace wood trim around windows and gutters, replace gutters, shutters, and more. Updating the wood trim can beautify your home and offer beautiful curb appeal.