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What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about siding? For most people, it’s the curb appeal that it adds to a property. Understandable, since siding covers a huge part of your home’s exterior. What many fail to realize is that siding also has a significant impact on the interior.  Empire Contractors LLC, one of the leading providers of residential and commercial roof coatings in the region, shares some insights on how siding makes your indoor spaces safe and more co...

The wind blowing on the roof of your home isn’t something to be worried about, especially if it’s built by trusted professionals such as the local roofers at Empire Contractors LLC. However, there are extreme weather events that make wind a force so strong that it can severely damage most modern roofing systems.  To understand how wind can damage your home’s roof, here’s what you need to know: Direct and Indirect Damage  Wind damage can be broken down into direct and indirect types. Dir...

Roof coatings are cost-effective solutions that help extend a commercial roof’s service life. Roofing manufacturer GAF offers a complete roof coating solution with the HydroStop® PremiumCoat® Roof System. In the following video, local roofers Empire Contractors LLC shares an overview of its installation process.What Is the HydroStop PremiumCoat Roof System Used For?The HydroStop PremiumCoat Roof System is a roof coating system designed for use on existing flat roofs. It works with structural co...

A roofing project is probably the single most expensive thing you’ll have to invest in, so it’s important to make the right choice when you’re hiring from your pool of local roofers. This is where online reviews come in; they’re an important tool that will help you decide if your prospective roofer fits your project. Empire Contractors discusses more. What Reviews Say Reading a review online gives you insight as to how well your prospective roofer will actually do their work. It’...

Finding reliable roofers for your project is hard enough with the number of professionals offering their services, but add storm chasers to the equation and it can be almost impossible to choose. Their attractive low estimates and promises of speedy service can sometimes seem irresistible but you are much better off selecting a local roofer. Working with a storm chaser is a waste of your time and money, as they rarely deliver what they promise. To avoid the risks of working with these so-called...