After 60 years with a flat rubber roof, the Mount Aetna Adventist Elementary School got a new metal pitched roof. The pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school in Smithsburg Maryland had been using buckets to catch the rain water dripping through the ceiling. The roof had been leaking into the classrooms, ruining carpets and ceiling tiles. […]
The Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church in Chaska Minnesota, removed the shingles and insulation on their roof and added structural insulated panels. The foam plastic panels are squeezed in between two boards. The 7 ½ inch wide panels are energy efficient and expected to save as much as 50% of the churches energy bill. […]
Homeowners pay good money to have their roof repair conducted in a professional manner. Roof contractors are expected to perform high quality work that requires a specific skill base and licensing. Unfortunately, many homeowners have learned the hard way about the dangers involved when roof contractors outsource the work to cheap subcontractors. Sub-standard Repair […]
Having work done on your roof is a major undertaking for most people. There are thousands of dollars involved, making it appealing for scammers to take advantage of homeowners. Being informed of their methods is a powerful tool to avoid being scammed. Shippensburg PA New scam alert for people that just had their roofs replaced […]
Plans for roof replacement are underway for the salt barn located in Brunswick City, Ohio. The 30 year old roof has suffered from numerous instances of roof damage over the last few years and is in need of repair. Having been patched numerous times, city officials have declared the roof to be substandard and are […]
For the ninth year in a row DryHome Roofing and Siding will be continuing its holiday tradition of giving away a free roof to a needy individual, family or non-profit organizations in the Northern Virginia area. Nominations will be open from November 1st to December 5th. They will announce the winner around the middle of […]
With the green roofing initiative continuing to grow, many locals have begun taking advantage of urban rooftop gardens. A large rooftop in Queens, New York has taken their green roof to new heights creating one of the largest “farms” within the city limits. Growing New Relationships The rooftop garden covers approximately a 40,000 square foot […]
The main purpose of a pitched roof is to allow rain and snow to slide off of a roof. Typically, the more rain and snow you get in your area, the more the pitch you will need. Also different roofing materials require different pitch levels and building codes in your area may vary. Rise, run […]
The debate still is going strong over the new OSHA fall-protection rules. The stricter safety rules went into effect on September 15, 2011 after a 17 year exemption for residential contractors. Congress is getting involved in response to complaints by people in the building and roofing industries. Senator Clair McCaskill gets Involved 10 St. Louis […]
Statues of mythical and religious figures surround one of the oldest Chinese temples in Penang. The Kuan Yin temple is one of the top four places of worship for locals and tourists. Many come to the temple to receive a blessing after marriage and pray for children. As one of the most notable places in […]
