Roof Leaking is an issue that several of us have encountered at least once in our lives. If not fixed, this problem can turn out into an outright nightmare. Leaky roofs can result in serious interior damage at your place, forming a mold, damaging the plaster or resulting in a structural failure. One of the...
Roofing has come a long way from the original sod roofs or animal skins often used in primitive shelters. These roofs weren’t waterproofed and often allowed small animals to enter the dwelling; the clay tile roof developed about 5,000 years ago was a significant improvement. Even though thatched and wooden roofs were not an improvement,...
Does your commercial building have a sloped rooftop that needs replacement? If so, you may be considering replacing it with a flat rooftop. A non-sloped roof is a popular choice for commercial buildings, but it does have drawbacks that could offset its benefits. Is a non-sloped roof right for your building? The following benefits and...
The potential flammability of the thatched (or any other natural material, e.g. wood shingles) roofing is frequently a reason why the homeowners do not decide to thatch their houses. They are right – reed is flammable… and they are wrong – we live now in times when science is able to turn any flammable stuff...
Building a shed in your backyard is a practical undertaking. Having a shed will give you a place to store things that normally would not be allowable in your home. This could be your snowmobile or motor cycle. It would be a great place to use your power tools when become involved in various construction...
Roof cleaning of asphalt shingle roofs are a fairly new niche market that many pressure washing companies have started to notice. The process of cleaning asphalt shingle roofs is fairly simple if you educate yourself on how roofs are installed, possible problems and situations to avoid, and what type of stains you need to remove....
You can’t have too many roofs in your inventory without dealing with leaks. If you rehab, you EXPECT to find ceiling stains, the tell tale sign of a leaky roof, in almost every project. I find projects without signs of past or present leaks the exception to the norm! Sometimes shingles are just going to...
There are various types of flat roof systems to choose from for your home or building. Many options are well-suited for new construction homes and roof replacement needs, making it more difficult for you to decide which style is best for your property.
