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Lancaster Senior Softball Champions!

Congratulations to the Kautz sponsored softball team for winning the Lancaster Senior Softball National Division! The league consisted of 15 teams, playing games from May through August. Thank you to Glenn Witmer for organizing the league! Kautz Construction is located in Lancaster, PA, and is proud to be involved in, and support the community.

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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Fall is the season for pumpkin spice, apple picking and spooky Halloween fun. It’s also the perfect time to prep your home for colder weather. Taking care of any home maintenance tasks now can save you from having to pay for expensive repairs later. Not sure where to begin? We’ve prepared a handy fall maintenance […]

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Homeowner’s Guide to Roofing and Attic Ventilation

According to the latest Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS), heating and cooling account for 55% of energy consumption in the United States. Since we rely on our heating and air conditioning systems so much, it’s important to recognize the signs of poor roof ventilation and how to fix it when there’s an issue. A home’s ventilation works […]

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Common Commercial Roof Issues You Can Avoid With Regular Maintenance

While your building’s roof may be one of the last things on your mind, a quality roof’s ability to protect the people and items inside is one of the most valuable aspects of any building. However, the roofing on your commercial or industrial building is vulnerable to extreme weather and other elements. Proactive maintenance is […]

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Why Recoat a Metal Roof

Recoating your roof offers many advantages over replacing it, including affordability, speed and safety. This article will help you determine whether your metal roof needs a recoating or replacement as well as discuss the benefits of various metal roof repair coatings. Identify the Roof Issue If you’re thinking about a new metal roof coating, ask […]

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Benefits of Hiring a Local Roofer

There are many practical reasons to hire a local roofing company. Whether you are looking for help on a commercial or residential project, working with a local roofing company is the way to go. Check out the benefits of a local roofer below! Verifiable Reputation Ensuring the roofing company has a verifiable reputation helps determine […]

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Prepare Your Roof and Electric Bill for Winter

  Your commercial roof takes a pounding during the winter months from the snow, sleet, freezing temperatures and wind. The winter months are an endless cycle of thawing and refreezing which can take a toll on the roof. As a cause of insured catastrophic losses in the United States, severe winter weather ranks third, only after […]

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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Hail Damage?

Nature is unforgiving and can severely damage your property, leaving you to foot the bill. In general, hail damage is prevalent in the U.S., with over 4,600 storms reported in 2020. Even worse, hailstorms are becoming more frequent nationwide due to climate change. In most cases, homeowners insurance covers hail damage to your shingles and home, but the level […]

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Choosing the Right Commercial Contractor for Your Project

In a commercial construction project, you want to choose qualified, reliable contractors to oversee the job from start to finish. When picking out contractors, you need to consider a number of factors, including the type of contractor they are and the trades they specialize in. Below, we’ve compiled a guide to help you pick the best contractor […]

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Repair vs. Replace Commercial Roof

Should you replace a commercial roof, or just get by for a little longer with some repairs? This is a question just about every building owner faces at one time or another, especially during these times where companies are cutting costs. An entire roof replacement can be a large expenditure, but sometimes the lower-cost repairs […]

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