A roofing system is the best protection for any weather conditions including heavy snow fall and frozen water. During a snow storm, common problems exist including the formation of ice dams on the ridge line, which can cause melting snow to dam and eventually penetrate the outer covering and eventually damage the integrity of the…
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The roof is one of the most important components of a house and should therefore be given proper care and attention to keep it functioning at its maximum capability. It serves as protection for a building against the harsh elements of nature and is usually the part of the structure that encounters the most serious…
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…
A roof that is leaking can be very distressful and may result in expensive repairs if the problem is not promptly addressed. Many times a leak will go undetected. Water is dripping from a ceiling in the house; however, upon inspection of the building top, there are no cracked or missing shingles nor is there…
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…
Homes are designed to be a place where the residents can rest peacefully and quietly; therefore, it is very stressful when that abode does not deliver what is expected. In a house, there are many potential sources for noise; yet according to roofing contractors, homes often have one basic source for such noise and that…
Keeping a roof in good condition is something that should be taken seriously. While it is designed to provide protection from various weather elements, repeated exposure to heat, rain and cold will eventually take its toll on the roofing material. This is true of all parts of a house that is located in areas prone…
The roof is one part of the house that gets the most damage during natural calamities such as hail or serious storms. According to a study conducted by the Insurance Information Institute, in 2008 the United States lost $28 billion dollars due to property damage. According to roofing specialists, while there’s no way to control…
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…
Often, those who own buildings or homes with flat roofs have multiple problems with their roofs. Owners of these buildings or homes need a simple understanding of what must be done to repair these roofs. Problems with flat roofs commonly begin with the pooling of water, which eventually causes the supporting structure to rot, creating…