Raccoons, squirrels, rodents, and other furry animals have been portrayed as cute and cuddly in popular movies and cartoons, but beware: these furry animals can cause some serious damage to your home. If you have any small opening in your roof, that’s all it takes to let in one of these critters. It’s important to…
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Brought about by the beauty of the forest, wildlife, lakes, streams and rivers, there has been a large increase of communities being established in the wild-lands. Along with this increased interest to live in such locations is the threat of wildfires which has in turn challenged local government officials to create programs to safeguard and…
Rebuilding a roof is one of the most expensive projects for any existing house. It will probably cost thousands of dollars and is a very serious matter with a direct affect on the safety, comfort, and finances of the residents. To avoid spending a large amount to replace this structure, it is crucial to learn…
It may not be well known but there are more causes for roof damage than just hail and strong winds. One of the powerful forces that can cause damage is temperature extremes. The sudden change in temperature whether from hot to cold or vice versa can result to a condition called thermal shock. Understanding Any…
Water leaking is very annoying because of its ultimate damaging effect. Left unattended, this can lead to serious destruction of the structural integrity of the house as well as threaten the safety and health of building residents. Such an event must be promptly addressed by inspecting for signs or evidence of water penetration such as…
One of the most expensive aspects of home maintenance is fixing the roofing system. Prevention is vital in avoiding premature failure and other future problems. Adequate maintenance is necessary to maximize the service life of both the material and other important structural components. In order to achieve this, visual inspections must be done on a…
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…
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…