Reyes Group General Construction Renovation and Roofing Contractors

December 21

Renovations on a budget
Hello Broward and Miami!   Renovations can be done inexpensively if you have time to look for bargains   Items can be found at Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. Paints,Windows, Doors , Electrical , are all items that can be found at a re-store If cabinets are different colours, remember they can be painted to match [...]

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Roof Coating- can it extend the life of your roof?
Happy Holidays!! Broward and Miami -Dade! Roof coatings provides preventive maintenance and repair for existing   roof surfaces. The two  main reasons to apply   white coatings are 1. to protect roof membranes, resulting in longer roof life cycles, 2.reflect solar radiation, resulting in lower energy costs (these coatings typically reflect 70 to 80 % of the sun’s [...]

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December 13

Roof Rebates
A cool roof can cut heating cost. Normally homes with dark coloured flat roofs or concrete tile roof absorbs more of the sun’s heat , resulting in higher electric bills.If the roof is reflective and emissive it can provide a range of benefits. A reflective roof can reflect 73% of the sun’s rays. Cool roofs,  offer [...]

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December 10

Roof Maintenance can extend the life of your roof!
By adopting a roof maintenance plan many issues can be addresed before turning into a need for costly repairs or replacement.Many roofs need to be repalced prematurely because of poor design or poor installation. Pro active roof maintenance can often times detect early signs of failing roof components and fix issues and increase the roof’s lives. [...]

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December 05

Kitchen Inspection
Hello Miami and Broward! The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, when doing the kitchen inspection the best place to begin is the sink.     Check to make sure the sink is securely attached Check basket strainer that it isnt leaking under the sink Sink drains reasonably fast No leaks from [...]

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August 22

Get Prepared for Hurricane Irene
Here are a  few tips to prepare for Hurricane Irene Have at least a gallon of water per person for 7 days Have enough flashlights and batteries of different sizes Canned food Get your prescriptions filled Have enough “special needs” items on hand , eg; pet supplies,baby supplies, etc Hope this helped Now may be a good [...]

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August 12

Need a New Floor ?
There are many types of floor options available. A lot will depend on the use of your space. Is this an investment property ( purchasing to rent ) then durability may be a high priority. If this is your home then aesthetics may trump durability… Here are some positives and negatives of each flooring type… [...]

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July 28

Renovating,Repairing,Painting
This Applies to ALL Contractors*** Contractors are facing harsh penalties of up to $32,500 for each violation of the EPA Lead Renovation Rule All contractors must be lead certified before working on homes built prior to 1978. Read EPA’s pamphlet on renovation, repair and painting: Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care [...]

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July 25

Are All Roof Estimates Equal?
When comparing roof estimates,what you think is a huge savings , may actually cost you more in the long run. An estimate may seem lower in the front end but extra charges may be added in the back end.Example Contractor A was $800.00 cheaper than contractor B. However contractor A did not charge for a [...]

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October 12

Flipping Properties
The climate is perfect for purchasing foreclosed properties , making improvements and selling them. Florida with its warm climate and never-ending flow of tourist is a great location to begin your real estate investment career. I don’t know much about purchasing and flipping properties but what I do now is how important it is for someone [...]

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