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…
Maintenance
Even a well-built roof can get stains; this unsightly problem can not only affect the overall look of the top of a house but can lead to costly damage in the future. Therefore, it is important to know how such discolorations occur and how to get rid of them safely in order to have a…
Close attention is not always paid to gutters and yet this important roofing element requires regular preventive maintenance. Gutters play a critical role in the entire roofing system and are essential to the exterior maintenance of any house. Eaves troughs direct rainwater off the roof and away from the lower portion of the building. This…
More often white-colored asphalt shingles change appearance from white to brown to black streaks over an extended period of time. The black staining effect has been discovered to be caused by natural pigments produce by algae. Fortunately, such discoloration doesn’t mean structural damage; however, it is an aesthetic issue and very unpleasant to the eyes…
When it comes to the integrity of a roofing system, there is no such thing as ‘infinity.’ As time passes, a roof will begin to demonstrate signs of structural deterioration, which is normal. Commercial roofs will exhibit signs of wear in multiple ways – granulation, cracking, rusting, puncturing, tears, and exposure of membranes. These problems…
The roof is designed as a shield for the home from all the elements that fall from the sky, such as hail or rain. While it is designed to take extreme beatings from the elements, there will come a time when the material will break down and fail. One thing that can cause this to…
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.…
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…