Quality Built Exteriors' Blog
The Quality Built Exteriors Blog is your go-to for exterior home improvement tips! Check back for more articles on maximizing your curb appeal, what to ask potential home contractors and great ideas from easy DIY to projects where you'll be happy to use a quality professional.
If you’re planning to age in place or to welcome mobility-challenged guests into your home, modifications to your home’s exterior matter… and accessibility can also be attractive! Check out these ideas before you call your contractor.
Read MoreNow is the perfect time to start planning for that backyard luxury you’ve always wanted. Dreaming about an outdoor kitchen, firepit or shower? Maybe a new pool or hot tub? Here’s some inspiration for your new outdoor feature—it could finished by spring!
Read MoreAs trusted roofing contractors in Hampton Roads, we’re often asked how to care for your roof throughout the year. While the summer months in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake are mostly about sun protection, and early fall about hurricane readiness, the harsh temperatures and ice of winter months can leave your roof vulnerable to significant damage.…
Read MoreWe’re always excited to see media within the home industry take notice of Quality Built Exteriors and the expertise they have to share. Owner Mike Reedy was a featured expert in the December 2023 article “The Absolute Best Flat Roof Materials and Their Pros, Cons, and Costs” on Fixr.com. Below are the article and then…
Read MoreIf you’re considering a roof installation in Norfolk, VA, or anywhere around the Hampton Roads region, you might be worried about timing it to the season and unpredicability of weather. While it’s true that weather can be a factor on whether the scheduled roof installation can proceed, you’d be surprised how many conditions in which…
Read MoreYour home’s exterior protects everything else inside! Stay warm this season by taking care of any issues on your home now, before extreme weather arrives in full force. Check out these tips to keep your home exterior in tip-top shape this winter.
Read MoreKeeping your roof in good shape is both an aesthetic and a functional need. Often, homeowners don’t call us until the roof LOOKS bad (aesthetic need). But sometimes there are problems you might not immediately connect to your roof. If your roof is nearing the end of its life expectancy (30 years for the average…
Read MoreThis fall, embrace the Danish concept of Hygge in your outdoor hangouts. How? Create ultra cozy spaces that bring people together and encourage connections. Check out these ideas for creating the ideal hygge hangouts to connect and relax… before the harsh winter weather arrives in full blast.
Read MoreWhile it’s impossible to completely hurricane-proof your home, there are steps you can take to mitigate the risk of major damage. Check out these tips from Mike Reedy, Quality Built Exteriors owner and Wavy TV10 Expert On Your Side.
Read MoreInstalling a fence is a significant investment that requires many decisions and considerations along the way. From materials, styles, colors and heights, to property-lines, utilities, and HOA rules, it can quickly become overwhelming. Check out these considerations to think about before you embark on a fencing project.
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