Most Bronx homeowners think winter storms are the biggest threat to their roofs. However, summer heat is just as damaging, and in many cases even more so because the damage is completely silent. When it’s 90°F outside, the temperature on your roof can exceed 150°F. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, traditional darker asphalt […]
Your deck is more than just planks of wood bolted to the back of your house. It’s where summer happens the cookouts, the birthday parties, the lazy Sunday mornings with coffee. But if it’s been sitting through a Bronx winter, it needs attention before your first guest sets foot on it. This guide covers everything […]
Quick Answer: In New York weather, a wood deck typically lasts 10–20 years, cedar or redwood 15–25 years, tropical hardwood 25–40 years, and composite or PVC decking 25–50 years — depending heavily on materials, installation quality, and seasonal maintenance. If you own a home, rental property, or multi-family building in the Bronx or anywhere across […]
