8 November 2016
Every couple of years, you should climb a ladder and take a look at your roof. If you clean your gutters every fall, then you can check out your roof while you are up there. Chances are, there are a couple of shingles beginning to peel up. Corners peel up first, and then the shingles will peel halfway back or curl under, creating weird little shingle pockets that only squirrels and small birds love.
8 November 2016
If you've been evacuated from your home due Mother Nature unleashing her fury with a hurricane or other type of severe storm, you may be wondering when you'll be able to return home so you can start cleaning up and getting back to normal. Before you do anything, here's some important information to know. Monitor the correct sources for reentry information Other than worrying about how your home holds up to the ravages of a hurricane, you're also likely wondering about how soon you'll be able to return home to assess the storm damage and begin cleaning up.
7 November 2016
If your kitchen has a skylight that has developed a water leak when it rains, then it is important that you understand how to successfully fix the leak. If you don't fix the skylight correctly, it will continue to leak and will lead to damage in your kitchen's ceiling's sheetrock and can lead to problems with mold growth. To this end, here are the steps you need to take to fix the water leak:
7 November 2016
Flat roofs are common in commercial buildings. And while these roofs offer better wind resistance, are easy to maintain, and are cheaper and generally more durable than sloped roofs, they are usually susceptible to ponding. This is a major source of concern since the pool of water can weigh heavily on the roof, causing it to cave. There is also the fact that collected water encourages blistering, mildew growth, and roof discoloration, and it generally accelerates the rate at which the roof deteriorates.
4 November 2016
Having proper signage on your business is important, if you want potential customers to be able to easily find it. There are many people who make the mistake of thinking that they can place a large sign on top of the roof of their business right away, but that is not the case at all. The guide below walks you through a few things you need to do to prepare your business for signage.
3 November 2016
As the holidays swiftly approach, you may be wondering what you can and should do to get your home and family prepared for the celebratory season, especially if you are planning to have any of those celebrations at your house. There are many steps that you can and should take to get your home prepared for the holidays, including numerous different home repair tasks. Get to know some of these home repairs that you should get done when you are trying to get ready for your holiday gatherings so that you can get started on them as soon as possible.
3 November 2016
There is no secret about the fact that roofing leaks are bad news for the structural integrity of your home. Unfortunately, that fact doesn't make the source of leaks any more easy to diagnose. If you would like to increase your ability to pinpoint the source of a roofing leak, read on. This article will discuss two locations where roofing leaks frequently occur. Step Flashing Anywhere a section of roof meets a perpendicular wall, you will find step flashing—or at least you should!