3 February 2017
Maintaining the building that houses your business is important for ensuring the property is safe for customers and workers while also making sure that it is as attractive as possible. The roof of a building can be easy to overlook, but this may pose numerous potential risks for your business. If you are uninformed about commercial roofing, knowing more about the care needs of the roof and the options for improving its energy efficiency can be beneficial.
25 January 2017
Roofing repair is not commonly handled in winter for several reasons. However, roofing repair in winter can be done if an emergency situation arises or the homeowner is insistent. Here is why roofing repair at this time of year is not ideal, but it can be done. Snow and Ice Snow and ice are the two biggest factors for not doing roofing repair in winter. Heavy, wet snow can damage the wood in an exposed roof.
3 January 2017
Most people who have leaky roofs do not necessarily care why it is leaking, but more so that it stops leaking. However, knowing why your roof is leaking can help you pinpoint structural problems with the roof that need to be addressed so that you can avoid future leaking. Here are some common reasons that could explain why your roof is leaking. Plumbing Fixtures The idea that the plumbing is impacting your roof's structural integrity might seem odd, but it is not as strange as you think.
28 October 2016
With all the recent storms, your home may still be intact, but there can still be some hidden damage that you need to deal with. It is important to inspect your roof for damage after bad weather has passed. If you have found damage, you will want to protect your home from leaks while you're waiting on roof repairs to be done. Here are some things that you can do to inspect your roof for damage and protect your home from leaks:
22 September 2016
When a new roof is in order, you want to reduce costs as much as possible. If you do not feel capable of reroofing your own house, you can take certain steps to lower your final bill. One such step is to remove your old shingles yourself. However, you need to do some research before you take this step. Shingle Removal Your neighbor or another well-meaning soul may tell you to have the new shingles placed over the old ones.
15 September 2016
It's easy to think of keeping your gutters clear as a minor chore. Sure, they can become clogged and start to overflow or leak, but how much damage could that cause? Quite a lot, as it turns out. If you allow your gutters to become clogged, your gutters aren't the only thing that you may end up having to repair or replace. Take a look at some of the large home-repair problems that can be caused by clogged gutters.
12 September 2016
If you chose a slate roof for your home, you chose one of the longest lasting roofing materials there is. In fact, studies show that a hard slate roof can last up to 200 years, while a soft slate roof can last up to 125 years. While they will last for many years, they can still sustain damage. If you live in an area that experiences severe hail storms, your slate roof could be broken, punctured or cracked by large pieces of the frozen ice.