The Basics of your Roof’s Drainage System
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
The system that routes runoff from your roof and away from your home falls in a category that can be described as unglamorous yet completely essential for the long term preservation of the roof as well as the structure that sits beneath it. Here are some of basics of these systems. 1) They are made
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3 Big Roof Maintenance Mistakes
Wednesday, 04 February 2015
Studies have repeatedly shown that engaging in proactive roof maintenance and getting repairs done at the earliest stage possible can both reduce roofing costs and increase the service life of the roof. While taking the do-it-yourself route with the maintenance of your roof can save some money versus hiring a professional roofing company to do
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3 Inspections to do before Buying a Flat-Roofed Commercial Building
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
The purchase of a commercial building with a flat roof may be surrounded by numerous tasks and activities, with most of the attention going toward moving in and getting open for business. Prior to finalizing the purchase, however, you should dedicate some time to conduct an inspection of the roof to ensure that there aren’t
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3 Examples of the Freeze/Thaw Cycle at Work on your Roof
Wednesday, 07 January 2015
If you live in an area where the daily temperature range in winter runs above and below freezing, there is a good chance that one or more forms of the freeze/thaw cycle is at work on your roof. Here are 3 examples. Ice dams: The cause – Ice dams form through uneven heating of a
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Attic Infestations: The Basics of Bat Bugs
Wednesday, 31 December 2014
While the stereotype of bats is that they live in caves with colonies numbering from thousands to over a million flying animals, they are quite happy to take up residence in unused residential attic spaces as well. While this fact may be distasteful, it gets worse as bats are typically accompanied by insects known as
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Should you Install a New Roof in Winter?
Wednesday, 24 December 2014
Generally speaking, the winter season is the slowest time of the year for roofing projects, primarily due to weather related issues including low temperatures, snow, and/or rain. Despite these challenges new roofs are installed in winter under a variety of circumstances including instances where an old roof is in such poor condition that it can
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3 Steps to Attacking Roof Leaks at the Earliest Possible Point
Wednesday, 03 December 2014
There are all kinds of signs that are indicative of actual and potential roof leaks, some of which become evident long after water has started entering the structure and others that can provide warnings before breaches in the roofing system occur. Generally speaking, the later stage signs will exist on the interior of the structure
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8 Steps of a Thorough Roof Inspection
Thursday, 27 November 2014
One of the best ways to ensure a long life for the roof of a commercial building, while also minimizing damage to the interior of the structure is to conduct both regular and event-based inspections. Here is a checklist that can ensure thorough surveys that define and address potential problems at their earliest stages. Regular
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