The American Civic Association building will get a new roof after several community initiatives raise money for the project. A vital part of community life and citizenship, the ACA provides important community services such as assisting immigrants with citizenship and learning English. The organization has struggled to perform services for locals under an aging building. […]
A recent school levy for Polson High School roof repairs did not pass in the community voting. The 40 year old flat, foam covered roof has been leaking for the past 14 years. Head custodian Gary Grieff said they spend a lot of time cleaning the roof and work hard to locate and seal the […]
Concrete roofs have gained popularity in the roofing field. It offers excellent wind, hail and fire resistance and installs similarly to clay tiles and slate. Concrete roof tile is made of sand, cement and water; exact ingredients vary with each manufacturer. Concrete tiles are typically made into flat shakes instead of contoured clay like tiles. […]
Most people never think twice about the roof material used on their home. However, this decision shouldn’t be left up to tradition or history, but an intentional choice that maximizes the climate conditions where the home is located. Making a few adjustments to the type of roof product on a home can boost the energy […]
For the next 6 weeks workers will be covering about 4 acres of rooftop on the Nashville Music City Center with a water proof layer, soil with water wicking materials and sedums. Plants that are already growing on coconut fiber mats will be rolled out after the soil is blown onto the roof. The convention […]
Perth Australia will be getting their first rooftop theater. Artrage will show outdoor movies from the Roe Street Car Park rooftop from February 13 to April 11. Perth city council approved Artrage’s application for the evening movies. The rooftop has the capacity to hold 250 people for the outdoor cinema. The rooftop will also be […]
Anyone living in a neighborhood governed by a Homeowners Association knows the hassle that these organizations can bring to homeowners. Between high maintenance fees and strict rules, homeowners have very little freedom when it comes to making decisions about their homes. However, a new law makes some important changes to HOA rules that should allow […]
Rubber membrane roofs are no longer exclusively used for commercial roofs when doing roof repair, with the do it yourself friendly versions on the market now, they are an excellent choice for nearly flat to flat roofs. Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) or otherwise known as rubber roofing is installed in wide sheets using adhesive […]
As the economy continues to waiver, more Americans are facing unemployment and underemployment problems. Despite record number of people seeking employment, certain industries are struggling now more than ever before to find labor. Roof contractors are among several in the construction industry that are reporting under staffing and labor shortages. Unemployment Hikes and Employee […]
Hoping to cut the wildfire risk, San Bernardino county homeowners are being asked to replace their wood shingle roofs with a more fire retardant roofing material. With grants from FEMA, the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District is helping residents pay to replace their shake- shingle roofs. The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $1 million; […]
