Couto Construction blog

It’s our goal to arm you with the information you need to make the best home improvement decisions for your family. To that end, we’ve put together the following blog posts to keep you informed and up-to-date on the latest trends in roofing, siding, windows and doors.

Massachusetts and Rhode Island Roofing Blog

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Why Flashing And Ridge Vents Are Important For Your Roof

April 11, 2022

It shelters you, your whole family, your pets, all your prized possessions. It is the roof of your southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod or Rhode Islan... Read more
Couto Construction Earns 2021 Angi Super Service Award

April 4, 2022

New Bedford, Mass. – Couto Construction is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angi Super Service Award (SSA). Th... Read more
Learn More About Your Roof's Underlayment & Ice and Water Shield

March 14, 2022

Your roof goes beyond the shingles you see. It is a complete system of different components working together to keep your home dry and protected from ... Read more
Why A Roof Deck Is Important For The Integrity Of Your Roof

February 21, 2022

Today’s pop quiz has only three questions, but you must get them all correct. Ready? 1 — Guess your age. 2 — What are your initials? 3 — What is a roo... Read more
How Proper Ventilation Extends The Life Of Your Roof

February 14, 2022

No house comes with a parts manual. What are hip jacks? Cripple rafters? What is roof ventilation? You can get away with not knowing the structural wo... Read more
The Part Insulation Plays To Protect Your Home

February 7, 2022

Most homeowners in southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and Rhode Island are grateful to their roofs for protecting their families from Mother Nature... Read more
4 Things To Know When Considering Roof Replacement Or Repair

January 17, 2022

Patriots vs Colts; Toll House cookies vs Boston Cream Pie. Life is all about choices, and homeowners in southeastern Massachusetts have one more: roof... Read more
How Your Roof's Framing Helps Protect Your Home

January 3, 2022

Remember the kids’ game with your fingers, “Here is the church, here is the steeple?” When you held up your index fingers, that was not the steeple. T... Read more
Your Best Roof Replacement Financing Option And How It Works

December 20, 2021

Does your roof know how much money you have in the bank? Of course not, which is why your roof chooses now to finally fail. You know you need a comple... Read more
How Long Will My Roof Replacement Take?

December 6, 2021

Which orange came first, the fruit or the color? How far up do bald people go when they wash their faces? How long will my roof replacement take? Let’... Read more
How To Know If You Should Finance Your Roof Replacement

November 22, 2021

Knowing you need a roof replacement and paying for a roof replacement are two different issues. After deciding on roof replacement for your southeaste... Read more
Can You Finance A Roof Replacement And What Are Your Options?

November 8, 2021

A roof replacement is one of those projects most homeowners dread having to pay for. Whether your roof has been damaged by a natural disaster or wear ... Read more
6 Things That Affect The Cost Of Your Roof Replacement

October 11, 2021

This homeowner question is so common it often autocompletes when you search on the internet: What are roof replacement costs? More important than gett... Read more
Should You Get Your Windows Replaced When Getting New Siding Installed?

October 4, 2021

When having your siding replaced, other components of your home are affected, including windows. Since you probably installed your existing windows an... Read more
How Much Can You Expect Repairing Or Replacing Your Siding To Cost?

September 27, 2021

Earl Scheib, the auto body dealer, once advertised a $49.95 paint job on any car. Imagine the quality of a paint job for less than fifty bucks. With h... Read more
What Is The Best Siding To Choose For Your Home?

September 13, 2021

You've probably seen the film credit, “Best Boy,” a thousand times but probably had no idea what it meant. In films, the “Best Boy” is the main assist... Read more
When Do You Need To Have Your Vinyl Siding Replaced?

August 30, 2021

Vinyl siding is a popular exterior home covering, thanks to its durability and ease of maintenance. Unfortunately, no siding material lasts forever. Y... Read more
How Will Your Fiber Cement Siding Be Installed?

August 16, 2021

The process of installing fiber cement siding is very similar to vinyl siding. Other than the extra weight of fiber cement siding, the process is gene... Read more
How Do Contractors Work With Insurance Companies?

August 2, 2021

A homeowner familiar with an insurer is a homeowner with a streak of bad luck. As a homeowner in the New Bedford area, you are not expected to know ho... Read more
Can You Have Your New Siding Installed In The Rain Or Winter?

July 19, 2021

When preparing for siding replacement, you control many factors, including preferred materials, contractor selection, budget, and project timeline. Bu... Read more

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