14 November 2016
If a hail storm has just come through your area, one of the first things you need to do when it is safe enough for you to go outside is check your roof for hail damage. If your roof has hail damage, you will want to file a claim with your homeowner's insurance company right away so that they can process your claim and fix your roof. Here is what you need to look for to determine whether your roof actually has hail damage before you contact your insurance company.
14 November 2016
If you have an interior room in the middle of your home without any windows, a skylight is a wonderful way to bring natural light into a room that wouldn't ordinarily be able to get it. Unfortunately, many homeowners still shy away from skylights because they have once had a history of leaking. Skylights have come a long way from how they used to be, with there being many ways to prevent leaks from occurring.
11 November 2016
Harvesting rainwater is becoming a popular way for people to keep their lawns and gardens watered while keeping rainwater away from the foundation of their home. Most roofing contractors will help you install rain barrels at the end of your gutter system so they look good, are safe, and can be used efficiently to collect and store rainwater. However, if you are installing the barrels yourself, here are some things you should keep in mind.
9 November 2016
Whether you own an apartment building, a warehouse, or another commercial building type, the green roof movement can be a great way to make your building more eco-friendly and demonstrate your company's commitment to the Earth. But in addition to being a great PR point, a green roof can also add value to your building and bring monetary benefits to your business. Here are five things that a green roof can add to your commercial building.
8 November 2016
Although you may not often think of your roof and the attic space under it as a great place to live, many pests find that living in or under the roof is a great way to enter a house and live out a relatively protected life (until you find and eradicate them, of course). If you want to make your roof less likely to require the services of an exterminator, try looking through these three factors and making sure your roof doesn't have them or, if necessary, simply adjusting for them instead.
8 November 2016
Birds love nesting on roofs because they give them a sturdy home and a great perch to watch out for predators and food. While you might like watching the birds on your roof or listening to them sing, when they "go" on your roof they are causing damage that can actually threaten the structural integrity of your roof and even your home. Bird Droppings Are Shockingly Damaging To Roofs It might be surprising to hear that bird droppings can actually damage the integrity of your roof, but it's true.
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.