This week on the Around the House Show, we delve into the often-overlooked importance of roofing with expert Matt Spanton. Many homeowners tend to focus on visible damages like windows and siding after a storm, but Spanton emphasizes that up to 40% of a home's exterior is its roof, which can suffer significant damage that's easily missed. He shares insights on the risks of ignoring these issues, including potential loss of insurance coverage and warranty. Joining the conversation is designer Wendy Glaser, who brings a unique perspective on home aesthetics and maintenance. Tune in for valuable tips on keeping your home safe and stylish, and discover how to access the latest episodes early as an Around the House Insider.

Saturday's Around the House Show dives deep into the often-overlooked aspects of home maintenance, with a particular focus on roofing. The host welcomes roofing expert Matt Spanton, who sheds light on the importance of inspecting roofs after storm events. Many homeowners tend to overlook their roofs, focusing instead on visible damage to windows and siding. Spanton emphasizes that 40% of a home's exterior is comprised of the roof, which plays a critical role in protecting the entire structure. He shares insights on how failure to address roof damage promptly can lead to exacerbated issues years down the line, potentially resulting in loss of coverage and warranty. This urgent call to action serves as a reminder for homeowners to maintain vigilance not just over what is immediately visible, but also over those parts of the home that are out of sight, yet crucial for long-term integrity.

The second hour introduces designer Wendy Glaser, who discusses transforming a house into a home. Glaser brings a fresh perspective on aesthetics and functionality, encouraging listeners to consider how design impacts their daily lives. This segment contrasts the technical side of roofing with the creative side of home design, appealing to listeners who may be more inclined towards decor than maintenance. Her engaging anecdotes, including a humorous incident involving a windstorm and a makeshift solution for a skylight, illustrate the intersection of practicality and design. Together, Spanton and Glaser offer a comprehensive look at home care, blending the technical with the artistic, and equipping listeners with the knowledge to protect and beautify their spaces.

Takeaways:

• The upcoming episode features discussions on roofing and home design improvements.
• After a storm, homeowners often overlook roof damage which can lead to bigger issues.
• It's crucial to address roof problems early to avoid losing coverage and warranties.
• A significant portion of a home's exterior is the roof, yet it's often neglected.
• Listeners can gain early access to episodes by becoming Around the House Insiders.
• The show includes insights on home improvement and maintenance from industry experts.

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We start out the show talking roofing with Matt Spanton.

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But very few people realize that after a storm passes through, they might see their windows, they might see their siding, but they don't think about the roofs.

It's just something that seems to pass a lot of people by.

And so we're out there to let them know, hey, 40% of the exterior envelope of your home home is above your head where you really don't see it much.

And if we don't handle those problems, what happens is we can fall out of that claim, period.

And then the exacerbated damages occur 2, 3, 4 years and then we're out of coverage and we've lost warranty in our roof.

Absolutely.

I just had an email come in this morning with pictures and a video of somebody that had a windstorm last night wherever they were located.

And then they had the old, the old stockpot sitting over the upside edge of their skylight.

And I'm like, well, you could have lost shingles.

You could have had a bad flash skylight.

This has never happened.

Where you and I have been in a podcast episode and we have ever differed, this has never happened.

This is probably the only time this is ever going to happen.

Here's the thing.

I love it.

You're a dude.

Guy.

I am guy.

You like guy stuff.

Cool masculine stuff.

Wood and brick and rock and it's cool.

And I totally respect that.

Every guy I've ever worked with in my whole life, on every job ever in my whole life, doesn't want to paint the brick of the stone.

Does not like.

It's a vehement opposition.

We are not.

Who are you?

You have no value of any girl.

What that is what I resemble that.

Yes.

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