Season’s Greetings From Bluebird Construction

Christmas is almost a week away and we know the last thing on your mind is home repairs. Rather than to keep stressing how dangerous it is to leave your home and roof in bad shape, we are using this opportunity to inform you about how much you should be thankful for the roof and walls that are protecting you from crime, the outdoors, and the weather. Even though this year’s winter season has started out pretty warm and tame, let’s not take it for granted. Instead, take a moment or two out of your busy holiday schedule to double check your home to ensure that it’s ready for when Mother Nature finally decides to get down to business and grace us with a cold and snow-filled winter.

It’s Crunch Time

It’s time to get those last minute gifts and stocking stuffers out of the way. If you have a family member or friend that is pretty hard to shop for because they have everything or they happen to have discriminating tastes, do yourself a favor so you don’t end up waiting until Christmas Eve to decide that you can’t find anything suitable to give them except a card. Remember. Most business offer gift cards and gift certificates for a reason. Why not give someone you love and care about a gift that will continue to pay for itself long after it’s been open and used? 

At Bluebird Construction, we understand how sometimes it’s the little things that count. By giving the gift of roof repairs and home repairs and construction in Tennessee for Christmas is an excellent way to help someone keep their home up to code and in great shape. It doesn’t matter the denomination, it’s the thought that counts and the recipient will be forever thankful that you took the time to give them something so thoughtful and considerate.

Get a jump start on your last minute holiday shopping by contacting Bluebird Construction at (615) 758-9101 now.

Winterizing Your Home: Part 1

It’s the start of the holiday season, and soon before you know it snow will be on the ground and on your roof tops. If you haven’t given much thought about your roof lately, now is a good time for you to do so. Because the winter season is one time of the year where your roof should be in great shape. Bluebird Construction is encouraging TN area residents to be a bit proactive this season with these handy home winterization tips.

Change Out the Furnace Filter

Change your furnace filters often to prevent it from working much harder than it needs to. A hard working furnace with a dirty air filter is more likely to conk out in the dead of winter than one that has a clean filter. It is also a good time for you to schedule a furnace inspection to ensure that your appliance is in peak operating condition for the rest of the winter.

Insulate Your Windows

If you can’t remember the last time you had your windows replaced, or you know for certain your windows are not energy efficient, cover them in plastic. If you don’t want all of your heat and hard earned money to escape outdoors, then now is a really good time for you to either have them replaced or insulate them with plastic to keep cold drafts outdoors where they belong.

Get a Roof Inspection

Unlike the siding on your home, you can’t necessarily look at your roof and know when it needs to be repaired or replaced. The roof on your home could be in dire straits and you not even be aware of it. To keep yourself from having to play with thermostat every 30 minutes to stay warm, schedule a roof inspection so you can find out what’s going on with it. The sooner you know what condition your roof is in, the sooner you can get it fixed and save money.

For more information on how you can get your home ready for the winter, contact us at Bluebird Construction now. Dial (615)-758-9101, we are waiting to speak to you.

Holiday Decorating Tips to Keep Your Home Safe

When putting up your holiday lights and decorations this year, try to remember that being cheap and using shortcuts to hang those displays aren’t necessarily the brightest, nor the safest thing to do. The roofers and builders at Bluebird Construction genuinely care about your safety. We want you to exercise extreme caution and good judgment when hanging your holiday decorations. To keep your risk of accidents and damage to your home down to a minimal, here are some safety tips you can use. 

Christmas Trees

If you’re putting up a tree this year, do not set it up near any heat sources, such as by the fireplace or heat vents. Any artificial tree that you purchase should be fire resistant. If you are putting up a live Christmas tree, don’t forget to add water to the stand to prevent it from drying out and becoming a fire hazard.

Outdoor Lights

Make sure any Christmas lights you hang on the outside of your home are designed for outdoor use. They should have a label on them to indicate they have been tested by a third party lab for safety and compliance.

Visually inspect and test each string of lights prior to hanging them, regardless of how old or new they are. Also, avoid using more than three strands of lights per outdoor extension cord to prevent electrical shortages and fires.

Always use a ladder that is made to hold more than your weight when hanging up ornaments, decorations, and Christmas lights. The ladder should extend at least three or more feet above your home's roof. Make sure the ladder is planted firmly on the ground with the levelers in place, especially if you are on an incline or slope.

Always plug your exterior lights into a GFCI outlet. This type of outlet offers your home more protection because it immediately closes the circuit, cutting off the flow of electricity if the circuit become overloaded.

Roof Decorations

Instead of relying on staples, nails, and other metal items to secure your roof decorations, start using plastic clips. Plastic clips may cost a little more money, but they are very inexpensive when you compare them to the amount of expense you’ll encounter when repairing roof damage from using metal objects.

For more expert holiday decorating and roofing advice, give Bluebird Construction a call at (615) 758-9101.