Most homeowners start thinking about repairing their roof when the ceilings start to become soggy with leaking water or when the walls start to stain. While such signs clearly call for repair or even an extensive replacement, waiting for such signs to appear before determining if a new roof is needed may be waiting too…
Month: October 2011
Choosing the right type of material is important when building a new roof or rebuilding an old one. It is one part of the house that is directly exposed to extreme temperatures and harsh weather. A bad choice in roofing material will eventually lead to problems such as leaks or poor insulation. Shingles are one…
Recently, the manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics released its latest innovation called Ultra-Stiff Lexan Thermoclear, which is mainly designed for sporting venues. This latest invention was showcased in Los Angeles, California in April during the Stadia Design and Technological Expo. This polycarbonate sheet technology is thought to be a potential material to use for the 2014…
Residential roof construction is strikingly different from that of commercial buildings. There are some logical reasons for this difference: commercial buildings are larger and wider and they may require special ventilation, insulation, and materials to protect the roof from natural or man-made damage. There are basically two types of roofing materials that have dominated the…
Last year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) was surprised at the increased number of callers asking about specific roofing contractors. These calls were complaints about professional scam artists who were going door-to-door, offering gutter cleaning and roofing repair services, demanding a deposit up front and then never returning to do the job. These specific incidents…
When hiring roofing contractors, having some anxiety is very normal. Worries can arise when listening to the local news about problems that occur with fraudulent businesses. There are many upsetting stories about consumers who have lost thousands of dollars because a scam artist took money without ever finishing the intended project. No one wants to…
Damage to the roof is hard to avoid due to its constant exposure to numerous destructive factors. These causes might come from nature including wind, weather and corrosion; it may come from humans by way of foot traffic or improper installation. Roofing problems that may occur are impossible to prevent if all of these causes…
Recently, Debra Kendle, a resident of Colorado, claimed that she lost $4,600 because she was victimized by a contractor who was a scam operator. The victim stated that she checked with the Better Business Bureau and other consumer organizations about the reputation of this company and learned that it was a well-recommended business with great…
Rain gutters are an essential part of the entire roofing structure. They help in maintaining the roofing system by channeling rain water to the nearby drainage system. The primary function of an eaves trough is to protect the foundation of the house from water run off which in turn prevents erosion and leakage. Since eaves…
The most common enemy to a warm home during the winter season is heat loss that is due to the continuous reciprocal movement of air inside the house. The process of infiltration occurs when the cold winter air finds a way to move into the house and push the warm air out of the house.…