If you are a homeowner living in a snowy environment, you should be concerned about ice dams. Snow melt, warm attic temperatures, and clogged gutters promote the formation of ice along the roof’s edge. Heat from your attic indicates that it either lacks insulation, has air leaks from the ceiling, or inadequate ventilation. Clogged gutters won’t allow snow …
While tile roofing is among the strongest of materials, it can still be vulnerable to certain kinds of severe weather. Clay and concrete roof tiles can sustain high winds. A tile roof’s design and construction provide high air permeability, which helps relieve wind stress. However, harsher storms could cause significant wind damage to your roof. What …
Roofing emergencies are a nightmare for both residential and commercial owners. Many roofing emergencies are inevitable since they are nature-related in many cases. Homeowners should be prepared to seek professional expertise from certified roofers when roofing emergencies occur. Common Causes of Roofing Emergencies A damaged roof can be caused by several occurrences Fallen tree limbs: …
Maintaining your home is a crucial task and it takes more than yard work and cleaning to keep your home in prime condition. Attending to the attic is a vital part of home maintenance. Many issues can arise in attics that could compromise the home: one such issue is dry rot. Signs of Dry Rot …
The roof above your head keeps you and everyone below it safe, dry, and happy. It’s easy to assume that your roofing system will last for a very long time, but without proper maintenance, and if you neglect it, then that won’t be the case. Even more common roof issues can undermine the whole system …
Putting money into your roof may be one of the largest investments that you make for your home. It’s also an investment into the safety and well-being of the people who live beneath that roof. For both of those reasons, you should work side by side with your contractor to eliminate any possible roofing defects. …
If you own a commercial property or do any work on commercial roofs, then you may have seen a number of issues arise on the rooftop before now. If you’ve never had a problem, though, then make sure that you know what certain “symptoms” are saying, should they appear; commercial roof issues can cost you …
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If a homeowner calls with a concern over blossoming, dark patches on their roof, you’ll likely be able to tell them right away that they’re dealing with algae. This isn’t an uncommon situation, but it also isn’t one that many customers will want to put up with. Though algae doesn’t do much damage, it still …
If you own a commercial building, then you need to know how to best care for its roof. Otherwise, those who work inside will have something to say to you down the road when spots and leaks turn into much bigger problems. Don’t lose their business (and a lot of money): instead, follow these steps …
The benefits of solar power are widely known by this point and are obvious. Using these panels to produce energy by more natural means is becoming a more and more viable option for property owners than ever. Keep in mind, though, that there are also some solar safety concerns when it comes to these photovoltaic …
