Roofing & Exterior

What’s up with roofing? Most people don’t think about their roof until it leaks or the home inspector tells the buyer there are problems! Properly done, a roof in Arizona (This varies greatly by climate.) can last 30 – 40 years with proper maintenance. Check for cracks or other damage every year and repair when necessary.

What to do with those old rotted railroad tie steps?  Here is a great option that I completed with the help of Felix, my trustworthy tile installer. You frame the steps, pour concrete and add the pavers!  Voila!  A new look replacing a dirt pile and concrete blocks!

Home maintenance is time consuming. It helps to know a good handyperson or several different ones depending on the job.  My clients routinely have painters, floor finishers, etc. for a continually well maintained home.  Make a list, set a date and go for it!

These pictures show flexible duct running through the crawl space in a remodel.  If there is enough room for the duct, the low ceiling areas can be raised.  If you want higher ceilings than this allows then the roof in those sections is typically removed. Most homeowners start with the living area or a new addition.  All of the electrical lines coming from the main breaker box or boxes are extended to the new height and the new duct work added.  During the recent recession, it was typical to “make do” but with the improved economy more homes are being totally remodeled or torn down.  Building permits are needed for this extensive work.  A contractor oversees the work with drawings from an architect or architectural designer.  Interior designers do the best space planning with furnishings in mind and colorization!