This beautiful colonial in Marion, Massachusetts is even more gorgeous with its new GAF Timberline HD roof! There is more to a roof than shingles – in fact there are several components to a professionally installed GAF Lifetime Roofing System. Here is the anatomy of our Marion homeowner’s roof: GAF Timberline HD Shingles Marion, MAGAF Timberline HD Roof Shingles: A beautiful architectural shingle at an affordable price! This is our most popular roof shingle here at Care Free Homes! Our Marion customer selected the classic color, Charcoal. This high performance shingle features a 130 mph wind rating and highest possible fire rating. Underlayment: A felt/paper product that is installed over the entire roof deck, underlayment provides an additional layer of protection between the roof deck and the roof shingles. Ice Dam and Water Shield: After a brutal winter and unprecedented snow fall, many New England homes suffered damage from ice dams. Ice Dam and Water Shield provides added protection for eves, rakes, valleys as well as flashed areas around vent pipes, chimneys, dormers, and skylights. Whether it’s a winter wonderland or a hurricane, this homeowner will not have to worry about ice dams or driving rain. GAF Timberline HD, Marion, MA Dormers Premium Aluminum Drip Edge: Installed along the rakes, drip edge serves several purposes. It improves the efficiency of water shedding, prevents leaking from a wind-driven rain as well as movement between the deck and fascia boards. Drip edge also keeps pesky insects from infiltrating the space between the roof deck and the fascia boards. With a choice of three colors, white, brown and gray, it provides a finished look for a roof. GAF Pro-Start Eave/Rake Starter Strip: Every story has a beginning and every roof should have a starter strip. Here in New England we’ve got to have our roof be tougher than mother nature. To prevent shingle blow off, an ultra-adhered starter strip properly secures shingles in place during a storm. In contrast, the amateur roofer will often use cut-up shingles as a starter course. This weakened “starter course” lowers the wind resistance of a roof and makes it more susceptible to both wind and water damage. With straighter edges, Dura-Grip adhesive, and outstanding warranties – starter strip will provide beauty, performance and peace of mind. GAF Cobra Ridge Vent: Ridge vents provide necessary airflow to remove excess heat and moisture in an attic. It inhibits the growth of mold and protects the health of the homeowners as well as their stored possessions. A properly vented attic will also protect homes in harsh winter climates from ice damming. Why wait? Contact us today and make your house a Care Free home!

Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.

Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.

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Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.

Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.

Tim, from Marion, Iowa sends us a couple of shots of his Pro Dunk Gold Basketball system. It stands tall over his garage driveway, with a playing area measuring 30' by 30'. This is a Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System that was purchased in July of 2011. It was installed on a 30 ft wide by a 30 ft deep playing area in Marion, IA. Browse all of Tim B's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/tim-30x30-pro-dunk-gold-basketball-system-880/

Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.

Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.

In addition to building new custom-designed homes and remodeling projects, we sometimes take unusual jobs. These are jobs that sometimes require a little extra care and creativity in order to get them done. We had one such job this past summer at a home in Marion. An older couple with a very nice home had a problem with a balcony. The balcony was rotting and falling off of the side of the house. The previous builder did not use treated lumber and made the mistake of wrapping the untreated wood with aluminum. This is a mistake because instead of protecting the wood from moisture, the aluminum wrap holds water against the wood and causes it to rot much faster. In fact, even though it had not rained for a couple of weeks, we found that the wood was still wet. In some places, I could take my hands and pull the wet blackened wood apart with my fingers. I forgot to take pictures of the old balcony before we tore it off. This is what it looked like after we removed the old balcony. You can see that the balcony was originally built as a part of the second floor system. Longer joists were placed in the second floor. Those longer joists stuck out past the brick and formed the floor of the old balcony. Before they rotted and were torn off, the boards stuck out through the holes in the bricks. Photo by Shawn Jack.

Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.

This beautiful colonial in Marion, Massachusetts is even more gorgeous with its new GAF Timberline HD roof! There is more to a roof than shingles – in fact there are several components to a professionally installed GAF Lifetime Roofing System. Here is the anatomy of our Marion homeowner’s roof: GAF Timberline HD Shingles Marion, MAGAF Timberline HD Roof Shingles: A beautiful architectural shingle at an affordable price! This is our most popular roof shingle here at Care Free Homes! Our Marion customer selected the classic color, Charcoal. This high performance shingle features a 130 mph wind rating and highest possible fire rating. Underlayment: A felt/paper product that is installed over the entire roof deck, underlayment provides an additional layer of protection between the roof deck and the roof shingles. Ice Dam and Water Shield: After a brutal winter and unprecedented snow fall, many New England homes suffered damage from ice dams. Ice Dam and Water Shield provides added protection for eves, rakes, valleys as well as flashed areas around vent pipes, chimneys, dormers, and skylights. Whether it’s a winter wonderland or a hurricane, this homeowner will not have to worry about ice dams or driving rain. GAF Timberline HD, Marion, MA Dormers Premium Aluminum Drip Edge: Installed along the rakes, drip edge serves several purposes. It improves the efficiency of water shedding, prevents leaking from a wind-driven rain as well as movement between the deck and fascia boards. Drip edge also keeps pesky insects from infiltrating the space between the roof deck and the fascia boards. With a choice of three colors, white, brown and gray, it provides a finished look for a roof. GAF Pro-Start Eave/Rake Starter Strip: Every story has a beginning and every roof should have a starter strip. Here in New England we’ve got to have our roof be tougher than mother nature. To prevent shingle blow off, an ultra-adhered starter strip properly secures shingles in place during a storm. In contrast, the amateur roofer will often use cut-up shingles as a starter course. This weakened “starter course” lowers the wind resistance of a roof and makes it more susceptible to both wind and water damage. With straighter edges, Dura-Grip adhesive, and outstanding warranties – starter strip will provide beauty, performance and peace of mind. GAF Cobra Ridge Vent: Ridge vents provide necessary airflow to remove excess heat and moisture in an attic. It inhibits the growth of mold and protects the health of the homeowners as well as their stored possessions. A properly vented attic will also protect homes in harsh winter climates from ice damming. Why wait? Contact us today and make your house a Care Free home!

Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.

Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.

Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.

Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.

Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.

Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.

Morrison Midcentury | Morrsion, CO | Main Floor Remodel This remodeled mid-century home balances classic architectural character with modern comfort. Warm oak floors, brass accents, and natural textures create a refined yet inviting atmosphere.