One of the most common roofing methods is shingling. Using individual shingles, roofers can provide simple, cost-effective, and stylish roofing solutions for homes and businesses. Here’s everything you need to know about roof shingles before you opt for this roofing material. What Are Roof Shingles? Roof shingles are a roof covering that roofers lay in an overlapping style for maximum …

Winter in Rochester, NY can be hard on your home or business’s roofing system. From fallen tree branches to snowstorms, your roof must survive a variety of seasonal hazards. Failure to schedule a pre-winter roof inspection could cause a roof ill-equipped to survive the cold months. Review this list of problems your roof could encounter this winter. Then, schedule roofing services in …

Children playing outside is common in many neighborhoods in Rochester, NY, as well as in pop culture. However, these outside activities can place the windows of neighbors at risk – a baseball flying through a window is one of the most common tropes in literature, movies, and TV shows. Here are some of the most famous scenes where kids broke …

Whether you’re planning on hosting plenty of summer parties, need to make some overdue repairs, or simply looking to change the appearance of your house, Summer is a great time to tackle those home remodeling projects. And if you’re like most homeowners, there’s usually more than one project lingering on your to-do list. Maybe you’re thinking about having new windows …

Whether you’re a small operation working from a standalone building, or a large corporation based in the Rochester NY area, making the decision to remodel or renovate your facility is one that will echo for years to come.  And when it comes to updating the look of your building’s interior or exterior, it’s of the highest importance that you partner …

Regardless of whether you just moved to Rochester and want to change the dynamic of your home, or have been here for years and are ready to take on that long overdue renovation, it’s vital to choose a home improvement company with proven experience in your specific project.  Not only will the quality of the work positively affect your day …

Considering how little time the average family spends in their attic, it can be easy to forget that they even exist.  But they do, and they play a more important role in the comfort and energy efficiency of our homes than we often give them credit for.  Additionally, they can have a significant influence on the integrity and lifespan of …

A properly functioning gutter system is essential for both homeowners and businesses alike, and knowing which service best suits your needs can save you a great deal of time, stress and money.  Ignoring them, however, can result in damage to your structure, which may result in more costly repairs down the road.  At Five Star Improvements, our team has many …

When you’re building or remodeling a home, it’s important to give serious consideration to the type of replacement siding that best suits your realistic needs.  Are you working within a restricted budget?  Renovating the home for resale?  Or perhaps you’re most concerned with things like energy efficiency, aesthetics and protection against the elements?  Whatever the reason, siding has come a …

Regardless of whether you’re replacing your roof, repairing it, or building a new residential home, you simply can’t overstate the need to choose a roofing system that’s capable of withstanding the elements over the course of many years. Some of these roofing systems include flat, metal, and asphalt shingle roofing systems. A new technology developed by Owens Corning offers an …