If you live in a Miami high-rise, you cannot shop for windows the same way a single-family homeowner does. Not because you want something “fancier,” but because the building is working against forces a house rarely feels the same way. Higher wind pressures, stronger...
If you have ever looked up and thought, “Why does my roof look dirty even after it was cleaned,” you are not imagining it. In Miami, black streaks and roof staining show up fast, especially on lighter shingles. Homeowners often assume it is soot, mold, or “just age,”...
If your garage door is suddenly louder, slower, or “catching” on the way up, it is easy to blame the opener. In Miami coastal homes, the real culprit is usually simpler and more expensive if ignored. Salt air. Even when you are not right on the sand, ocean air carries...
If your garage door looked crisp when it was installed, but now it looks dull, patchy, or “washed out,” that is not just age. In Miami, it is usually UV. Miami regularly sees very high to extreme UV levels during parts of the year. Many climate references list Miami’s...
In Miami, salt in the air, year-round humidity, and sudden storms are part of everyday life. They are also the same conditions quietly wearing down one of the largest moving parts on a home: the garage door. From the street, a door can still look presentable while the...
