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Stone ramp

Yes, your home can be accessible AND attractive!

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast | March 28, 2024

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.

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Backyard Luxuries

Backyard summer luxuries to start planning now

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast | February 21, 2024

Now 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!

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Winter Roof Care: 5 Mistakes To Dodge This Season

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast | January 17, 2024

As 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.…

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Quality Built featured in Fixr article on flat roofs

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast | January 11, 2024

We’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…

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norfolk roof installation

How Does Weather Affect Roof Installation in Norfolk, VA?

By Quality Built Exteriors | December 15, 2023

If 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…

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House wrapped in scarf

Don’t have a blue Christmas—winter-proof your home

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast | December 8, 2023

Your 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.

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norfolk roof repair

Common Signs You Need a Roof Repair in Norfolk, VA (or anywhere in Hampton Roads!)

By Quality Built Exteriors | November 30, 2023

Keeping 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…

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Movie Magic

Cozy Gathering Spaces with Fall Spices

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast | October 26, 2023

This 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.

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Hurricane Damage Tree

Ask the Expert: Hurricane-Proofing Your Home

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast | September 21, 2023

While 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.

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Vinyl Fence

9 Things to Consider Before Installing a Fence

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast | August 25, 2023

Installing 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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