Roof repair costs aren’t the only concern for home and building owners. The costs of handling and removing pest problems can be quite expensive. The problem with pests is what they do while living on a roof and what they leave behind for the owners to clean up. Depending on the type of roof, preventing […]
A professor at Duquesne University, Dr. David Saiia, has created a hand powered machine that cuts plastic bottles into strips that could be used to thatch a roof. Thatched roofs are the traditional roofing material in Ecuador and other tropical climates. The reeds can be locally produced and keep the home cool by allowing air […]
The main function of a roof is to keep the interior dry and not allow moisture in. To achieve this your roof system must work together to provide shelter, drainage and ventilation. From the top, your roof coverings are layers of shingles, usually asphalt, felt paper, sheathing and then your attic. To seal water out, […]
The Hanford Carnegie Museum in Hanford, California is speaking out to the community about their need for a new roof. The 106 year old building is in desperate condition in need of several renovations, including roof repair. Museum officials have launched a community initiative in hopes of sparking interest among local residents and promoting an […]
A $45,000 donation from Dayton Foundation was recently given to the Dayton Art Institute for roof repairs for the 80 year old building. Michael Roediger, executive director for the museum said “the foundation grant will fix the leaks and part of the museum roof.” He went on to say that the staff has closely monitored […]
The first day of spring is just around the corner, which means that homeowners should be getting ready to prepare their homes for the summer months. Springtime brings lots of roofing challenges such as unstable weather conditions, increased pests and even roof contractor concerns. As the season begins to change it is important for every […]
In the Coconut Grove neighborhood it took Miami rescue crews 90 minutes to remove a man from his roof Thursday afternoon. The 45 year old man was working on his Day Avenue roof when he accidentally nailed his finger to the roof with a nail gun. Fire Rescue Lt. Iggy Carroll said “it was one […]
Installing shingles over your current shingles can save you money, time and labor by not having to tear the old roof materials off. Some figures are approximately 25% savings over removing the old shingles. If you live in a snowy climate, you might need to confirm that the added weight of the extra shingles will […]
Roofs face many challenges to maintain integrity and proper functioning, some more than others. Flat roofs have always had a tough go at repelling water and preventing subsequent damage. As one of the main roof systems in certain countries like Nigeria, building owners with a flat roof have had to fight an uphill battle for […]
Advanced Metal Roofing of Raleigh North Carolina announced the winner of their 3rd annual MetalBucks sweepstakes. Hope Voliva of New Bern North Carolina won the grand prize of a new MetalMan Roofing System for their home valued up to $22,500. Advanced Metal Roofing offers the chance to win a free, installed metal roof in their […]
