Commercial properties require routine maintenance to sustain an appealing and professional-looking premise. This is especially important for retail stores and brick-and-mortar businesses that provide a service, such as restaurants, spas, gyms, and boutiques. As a service-oriented business, having an unattractive curb appeal can instantly reduce its perceived value from a customer’s point of view. One…
Metal roofing in today is the perfect alternative to traditional roofing materials. In fact the new metal roofing materials serve as one of the best answers to the need of fire-resistant, lightweight and durable roofing that looks smart on your house. Metal roofs are favored by many home owners because they last for a long…
We have installed metal roofs on residential homes for many years now. This has been my main source of income over the last few years. I have learnt some important techniques for make your roof system more efficient. 2×4 stripping every two foot seems to be the most profitable. We have laid the metal straight…
There are many homeowners that are reluctant to do this home maintenance task on their own. When doing roofing repair yourself it can be straightforward and economical. The first thing that you need to do to find out if you can do this repair yourself is to find the problem you need to repair. Often…
Most people take their roof for granted until their home’s interior sustains damage from leaks. By then the roof deck and structure are typically rotted as it takes time for a leak to saturate the layers of sheathing and insulation before it’s noticed inside the home. Efficient roof maintenance extends its life, gives the homeowner…
There are some parts of your house that you always need to prioritize; one of them is the roof. This part protects you from the heat of sunlight or rain water when the rainy day comes. When you find signs of damage on the roof, immediate repair is essential to prevent further damages. Conducting roof…
We all like and deserved to be pampered. With our stressful lifestyle and hectic schedules, it has become almost impossible to make time to pamper ourselves at home. But with the rise of salons and day spas, you can now get several medical and beauty benefits under one roof. A couple of visits to a…
Protecting the structural integrity of your roofing system should be a top priority, as it is one of the most important aspects of any fundamental home maintenance and repair agenda. As soon as your roof begins to show signs of damage or reduced performance, it is wise to contact a licensed roofing company who can…
Here is a list of a few types of roofing you can use for your home, with a small description along with a few pros and cons. Composition Shingles – These come in a large selection. With a choice of brands and colours. Composition Shingles are more affordable and they are very versatile, being very…
With experts predicting a colder summer, it will be important that you are prepared for anycoming storms that may happen. This means taking the time to do some preventive roof maintenance and even some minor roof repair, in order to ensure that everything will remain safe and secure. To do this, you will need to…
Contrary to popular belief, you can build a smokehouse out of wood and in fact many are still built like that today. To be fair, a lot depends on the size of the smokehouse that you are building, if for example you were trying to build a shoebox smoker out of wood where everything is…
"Once you've installed a tile roof, all your roofing problems are over for life!" This is not true though. Tile roofing is one of the best options but it can develop problems and leaks. Things you need to know about Tile Roofing: The main idea of installing a tile roof is to build a strong…
Every summer, your roof gets bombarded with wind, snow, ice and continual thaw-freeze conditions. This can result in severe and often hidden damage to the roof. Your roof can then leak during spring months when the heavy rains begin. Without a roof repair check-up and required repairs to your roof, a flood of water can…
There are a lot of different projects that can be done around the home, and roof leak repair is one of those that may come up from time to time. These repairs give the opportunity for anybody that enjoys doing DIY projects to really flex their home repair muscle a little bit and to take…
Whether you’re a biking enthusiast, a roadie, or just going on a tour around Qatar, you will eventually need to carry your bike on a car. Not inside, of course, since you’d be getting dirt inside your car and, chances are, it won’t fit anyway. It’s also not advisable to hoist your bike on the…
As the green movement continues to win converts, more and more Americans are considering energy efficiency when building or buying a home. In addition to lighting, plumbing, and HVAC systems, your choice of roofing material can have an enormous effect on how energy is used in your abode. In this article, we will discuss the…
The roofing on your house highly determines the look and feel of your home. Considering that the roof is one of the most important parts of your home, you should strive to get your house a functional roof that also adds to the beauty of the home. Gone are the days when the only roofing…
For many of the homeowners I speak to, the term “metal roof” conjures up images of rusty sheets of tin clinging perilously to a decaying barn. Not surprisingly, they can’t imagine why I’d recommend a metal roof or why any homeowner would seriously consider it. Of course, the truth about modern metal roofing is actually…
Mobile home repair can be a daunting task. A popular addition to mobile homes are aluminum patio covers. Aluminum patio covers offer a nice opportunity to increase outdoor living space. Typically these structures have a “U Pan” or “V Pan” design. A lot of people have tried to enclose the area underneath and heat it….
It wasn’t long ago that seeing a metal roof in residential areas was the exception rather than the rule. Today it is not uncommon to see multiple metal roofs on the same street. When a person knows what they are looking for it becomes apparent that the great majority of these roofs are installed using…