Posted under: Uncategorized by admin on October 11th, 2011 12:00 am
When you shop, you need to have an idea at least of what you are shopping for. If you measure your roof, you will have a better understanding of what you need when you go to look for your supplies. You will not be able to make any progress if you do not take the correct measurements down before hand. It may take a lot out of you to decide on what things you need if you are not sure at all. You have to be able to come to a conclusion and know exactly what you are looking Read the rest of this entry »
Posted under: Uncategorized by admin on October 10th, 2011 12:00 am
There is spring clean up, and there are fall inspections. Checking a home’s roof is necessary to insure it is ready for the harsher winter weather. The first place to start is to inspect the interior ceilings for any visible water damage. The next inspection area is the attic. The underside of the roofing boards can be the first indication that the roof needs repairs.
The roof may not be leaking but inspections can detect a problem before it becomes Read the rest of this entry »
Posted under: Uncategorized by admin on October 9th, 2011 12:00 am
A roof leak from a flat roof can be next to impossible to find. Water travels the path of least resistance. Flat roofs can create special difficulties when locating a leak. They do have a slight pitch but in some cases, water will travel up hill. That is to say sometimes the material itself will create a wicking behavior, sucking water up pitch from where the leak appears in your house.
Try these five steps for repairing a roof before doing a complete tear down.
1. Start with a thorough sweeping of the roof, check Read the rest of this entry »
Posted under: Uncategorized by admin on October 8th, 2011 12:00 am
There is one thing that rings true in the minds of everyone who chooses to work on their roofs themselves, whether they are professional roofers as a career or simply people who enjoy doing house maintenance themselves to save a few dollars. There are a lot of different supplies needed when the time comes to upgrade your roof to keep you and your family safe from all sorts of negative things occurring. Bad weather conditions and age will make your roof fail long Read the rest of this entry »