Now that the cost of energy is at an all-time high, business owners are discovering more ways to reduce energy consumption. Many companies are using CFL bulbs, while others have switched to energy efficient office equipment to cut down on expenses. According to commercial contractors, for those business owners who have exhausted all of these…
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During winter, watching the snowflakes fall and turning everything to white is a pretty sight; however, once these lovely flakes begin to pile up on the top of a building, they can become destructive. Layers of packed snow can become so heavy it could cause a structure to break down, resulting in costly roofing repairs.…
More and more ways are being presented to lower energy consumption in The Woodlands. The high costs of energy as well as increased environmental awareness are two main reasons why there is a drive to lower energy consumption. According to professionals, energy consumption can be reduced through the use of skylights. Benefits Skylights are desired…
When planning to design or rebuild a roof, choices can be made between metal, asphalt, concrete, and other popular materials. There is one type of material that does not often cross people’s minds and that is “green” roofing. This type of material is probably not thought of because this type of system is not popular…
Clay is a popular roofing material in warm climates such as California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Florida. It provides effective thermal insulation and blocks the transmission of heat that is absorbed by the roof into the living space. Unlike other roofing materials, it is not easily damaged by exposure to UV rays so it…
When compared to the entire size of the roof, the gutter or eaves trough is a just one small part of the entire upper structure of a building and its importance in maintaining the overall integrity of the roof is often overlooked. Once a gutter breaks down, replacing this important component of the roofing structure…
One type of plant life that plagues many types of roofs is moss or bryophyte. According to professional roofers, although it is mostly considered an aesthetic problem, bryophyte actually poses a more serious threat than meets the eye. The following is a closer look at what kind of damage this type of plant life can…
Pressure washing is one of the many options available to clean a roof; a high-pressured stream of water will get rid of all types of debris. Yet according to professional roofers, using it as a way to clean a housetop should be given a huge “No,” as that action could potentially damage the entire upper…
Replacing or even just repairing a roof is an expensive undertaking. Hiring a building contractor to do this job takes quite a bit of money not to mention the inconvenience it causes to the occupants. The better choice is to simply maximize the roof’s service life and save money by avoiding costly expenses which is…
The flat roof is a popular design because it effectively maximizes attic space. Many commercial and some residential buildings implement this design because of the extra space benefit; however, there is one well-known drawback with a flat structure – water leakage. Due to the flat design, any precipitation tends to pool and seep through cracks…