In Austin Texas investigators are trying to determine why State Farm Insurance turned down thousands of claims involving Hurricane Ike. Hundreds of lawsuits and a class action suit involving approximately 110,000 claimants were filed in Houston and Galveston over the handling of the 2008 storm regarding “lifted shingle” damage. The lifted shingle damage is when […]
Roof contractors are plentiful, but not all offer the level of quality and professionalism you deserve. When searching for the right roofer, homeowners carry the burden of effort. Knowing what to look for and what to avoid can save you time and money. The Value Of Knowledge Finding a reputable person to perform work on […]
People of Portland Oregon typically oppose such large construction in their neighborhoods, but with the promise of the largest green roof in Oregon, they seem to be onboard. Construction has recently begun on the 90,000 square foot facility in North Portland; the green roof will be 40,600 square feet. The store is scheduled to open […]
Many people along the Gulf Coast are returning home to clean up after Hurricane Isaac ripped through their towns last week. Many homes have been devastated by the storm, and people will be looking to pick up the pieces as they rebuild walls and repair damaged roofs. Luckily, some people and businesses are offering aid […]
In Montreal Canada Thursday 16,800 square feet of aluminum roof membrane was ripped from the roof of the Maurice Richard Arena. No one was injured when the violent 60 kilometers an hour wind crumpled the arena roof. The arena has been undergoing renovations for the past two weeks, 60 percent of the roof membrane had […]
In Tupelo Mississippi the Gloster Creek Village mall is getting a revamp. The new owners bought the facility in June and are already making big changes. Due to high summer temperatures followed by a hail storm the roof leaked in nearly every room of the mall. The entire 240,000 square foot roof needs to be […]
Like all environmentally friendly products green roofs offer an extensive variety of benefits to the earth, as well as its inhabitants. Green roofs have been around for centuries, but are just now gaining popularity in America’s urban areas. Making A Difference Why would anyone want a roof covered in vegetation and plants? For one, green […]
In Wood River Illinois, Brooke Garner came home from work Thursday night to see blue tarps on her roof and that her roof had been removed. When she found a business card but no one around to tell her what had happened she called NEWS11. All Seasons Contracting from St. Louis had accidentally removed her […]
Buying a home can be a scary experience. With all of the considerations that need to be made, often one of the most overlooked aspects of buying a home is the condition of the roof. Even if the inspection doesn’t reveal any major need for roof repair, there could still be issues that should be […]
Part of the Staten Island Children’s Museum exhibit in New York is a 2,200 square foot fabric canopy. Birdair Inc. based in Amherst, installed the museum’s Meadow Structure. The new roof features Birdair’s steel cable system and PTFE, a Teflon coated woven fiberglass membrane combined with thin film photovoltaic panels. The PTFE is capable of […]
