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Guides from Ariston Construction LLC
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Pier and Beam House Leveling: Bouncy Floors, Sticking Doors, and Why the Survey Comes Before the Quote
A level reading across the whole floor tells you what the house is doing; a look at the worst corner only tells you where it hurts.
October 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Metal Roof or Architectural Shingle? Heat, Wind and Class 4 Hail Ratings in South Texas
Both materials can make a good Valley roof, and the better choice depends on how long you'll keep the building and where it fails first.
October 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Underbelly Insulation: What Animals, Water and Ductwork Do Under a Mobile Home
The belly wrap, the insulation and the ducts under your floor work as one system, and when one fails the others follow.
October 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Re-Leveling a Manufactured or Park Model Home: Signs, Piers, Tie-Downs and Storm Checks
A home on piers relies on the pier and anchor system staying where the installer left it, and in Valley clay it rarely does.
October 17, 2026 · 4 min read
What Hail Does to a Shingle Roof in the Valley, and Why a Dated Photo Report Helps
Hail can damage a roof without leaving a hole, and the record you keep afterward matters as much as the repair.