Early home designs, particularly ones constructed from the 1960’s to the late 1980’s, relied a great deal on asbestos. It was one of the most commonly used reinforcing fibers in various home construction materials. Now that its harmful effects are well known, it is no longer used in many of its previous applications. Definition Asbestos…
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Home improvement or repair projects require a significant investment in today’s economy. There are many construction firms available from which to choose and there is a good possibility that the wrong one could be selected if a consumer does not know good selection parameters. So before hiring a contractor to work on a roof, proper…
A proper roofing ventilation system for a home is one good way to save on energy costs. Ridge and soffit outlets only perform well when both have been installed; the installation of only one will usually result in high heating costs and system inefficiency. It is important to understand how both of these air intake…
A big decision that must be make at some point is choosing the right roof color which is a perfect time to increase the appeal of the entire structure since it covers such a large portion of a home’s exterior. Such a decision should be carefully made so that the result will complement the architectural…
Every house should be maintained, especially that topmost part of it that covers and protects all inhabitants and property underneath. Unfortunately, some roofing issues if not properly handled would cause a series of event that could eventually affect many aspects of a house, both inside and out. Expensive repairs can be prevented if a problem…
Roofs can deteriorate from normal wear, building movement caused by construction projects or earthquakes, severe weather conditions, and improper design. It is in the best interest of any building owner to do as much as possible to preserve this structural covering. Any repairs that are ignored when first noticed could result in future structural damage.…
After several decades of use, it can be correctly assumed the roof of a building will most likely need to be replaced. Regardless of how durable or how well-built a roof may be, it will eventually begin to deteriorate, causing leaks that no amount of repair can completely stop. Therefore, it is important to plan…
Leaky roofs are a major problems to most homeowners. It is a dreadful problem that can have both visible and hidden signs; some of them may be quite easy to see and others can be very difficult to detect. Unfortunately, it is an issue that must be addressed before water begins to leak into the…
There are several parts of the roofing system and exterior walls that are prone to leaks and water penetration. These components are generally made up of valleys, drip edges, skylights, vent pipes, dormers, deck intersections and chimney perimeters. Locations such as these require an added protective layer that only properly installed flashing can furnish to…
Many people are concerned about the devastating effects that ice can cause after a heavy snowfall. Such damage is basically caused by the damming of ice that forms through the uninterrupted warming of standing snow on the upper portion of the roof causing water to run down to the eaves and then refreeze. As a…