About Us
Line Home Construction’s Founder and President, Felix De Los Santos, has worked in the roofing industry since 1998. A native of Peru, after immigrating to New York Felix began working for a roofing company in Nassau County and rose to the position of company manager. His background in architectural studies in Peru and passion for home construction led Felix to establish his own home improvement company in 2003.
In the early days of the company, Felix designed Line Home’s iconic logo of a man with a hammer on a roof—a symbol that has become widely recognized across the Hamptons. After its launch, Line Home quickly built a reputation for exceptional service, growing organically through word-of-mouth as satisfied customers shared their positive experiences with neighbors and friends about the company’s professional handling of their home improvement projects.
Today, Felix De Los Santos and his family run Line Home Construction, serving residential and commercial customers on the East End of Long Island, New York. Regarded as one of the region’s leading experts, all Line Home workers are fully licensed and insured to perform roofing, siding and carpentry work in both Southampton and East Hampton Towns. Line Home’s skilled team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and superior craftsmanship, all while staying within homeowners’ budgets and timelines.
Our Team
Founder And President
Felix De Los Santos
Business Manager
Alicia De Los Santos
Assistant Project Manager
Michael Caraballo
Crew Supervisor
Luis Joya
FAQ
Many things can cause leaks the most common culprits are improper installation, regular wear and tear of the material in question, and neglected. Here are a few general rules of thumb about your roofing and siding that will help you prevent leaks and excessive buildup of moisture and debris:
- For asphalt and wood shingle roofing you should trim and or cut the trees that are too close. Trees increase moisture causing the shingles to begin to disintegrate. Also to help prevent algae and mold buildup it is recommended to clean the leaves and debris off your roof at least twice a year so that it doesn’t stick to the shingles and cause problems.
- The most common leaks from your siding come from the flashing drip caps which go above all windows and doors. Every time you replace a window or door you must replace the flashing drip cap. One common fallacy is forgetting to put a flashing drip cap above the surround trim on a window; you need both one for the surround trim and one for the actual window frame. Similarly, every window or door that is longer than four feet long must have a seal pan to prevent the absorption of different elements from the outside of the door to the inside. These seal pans are most important when the house in question is facing the coast or located in an empty area with no protection from the elements.
- Other steps you can take to maintain healthy siding are to cut back the shrubs that are close to the house and to make sure the sprinkler system does not hit the house. Also, the moisture from dirt could affect the first course of shingles (the lowest line of shingles) and increase the possibilities of your home developing mold and or termites. This is why we recommend keeping the dirt a few inches below the first course.
- Last of all, we recommend never to power wash your wood shingle siding because it wears the material down and it loses its natural resistance. We recommend staining the wood shingles every 3 – 5 years if you want to keep the natural color of the material. Vinyl siding is free of maintenance.
We recommend an EPDM flat roof system. Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (or EPDM) is a high-performance synthetic rubber membrane developed in the USA over 30 years ago and designed to withstand extreme climates. It offers outstanding durability and suits all types of flat or gently sloping roofs. Originally designed for the commercial market, EPDM is now proving to be the more popular option for domestic projects when customers are considering the replacement of their flat roof. It is the safest flat roof available because the installation no longer requires the use of the dangerous bitumen burning pots with flames and fire. Also, for those seeking eco-friendly roofing, the EPDM rubber roofing system substantially reduces the carbon footprint of residential or commercial buildings in several ways. The lifespan of a rubber roof is up to 5-times longer than a felt roof and lasts as much as 3-times longer than an asphalt roof. Add to those benefits the fact that the EPDM rubber roofing provides outstanding thermal properties and is the most reliable sealant against water penetration, and you’re left with a fantastic choice in roofing systems with an eye on limiting the environmental impact.
It really depends on where your house is located and the different variables that surround your house in terms of winds and weather resistance. The most popular shingle for about 20 years and the one we recommend the most has been the architectural 30-year asphalt shingle because it is geographically compatible with Long Island in every way: they reflect sunlight to help reduce attic heat buildup, save energy, and may even qualify you for a tax credit. The shingles meet Class F wind rating—the highest rating possible, so they are resistant to wind, up to 110 miles per hour. Most asphalt shingles are class A rating for fires, the highest rating possible. Best of all, the shingles are now high definition, which means they have shadow bands which give the shingle depth and dimension, giving your home a beautiful and elegant look. The new architectural shingles also have color lock, which means the color will stay vibrant longer and weigh less, causing fewer problems with your house’s structure as it gets older. All in all, 30-year architectural shingles will give you the best bang for your buck.