Purchasing Asphalt Shingles
Don't buy any asphalt shingles unless they pass this independent test developed by the ASTM. Asphalt roofing shingles are rated for three criteria important to the durability of the shingles you put on your home.
Author Archives: Tim Carter
Roofing – Locating a Leak
Locating a leak in roofing can be a major project. I have spent days trying to find a pesky roof leak. Leak detection is more successful when you look sideways, diagonally or up-roof from an inside leak location for the source of the water leak. Use these tips along with a garden hose and sprinkler to find those evasive roof leaks.
Roof Leak – Ten Most Common Leak Locations
A roof leak is a major nuisance for most homeowners.Finding a leak can be frustrating or relatively simple, depending on location and weather conditions. Leak detection may go easier with these tips for locating a water leak and roof leak repair.
Membrane Roofing and EPDM Roofing Manufacturers
Membrane and EPDM roofing manufacturers are listed. The technical side of epdm roofing and membrane roofing info is covered for the roofer. You may prefer to contact these companies to locate local distributors of epdm roof repair products and roof membrane.
New Orleans Flood and Hurricane
The New Orleans Flood and Hurricane will go down in history as one of the worst USA natural disasters. Rebuilding New Orleans and other Gulf cities will take years for a number of reasons.
Foundation Cracks
Foundation cracks that are both vertical and horizontal are often serious. Cracks in a foundation are often caused by poor building methods.
Locating Flat Roof Leaks
Locating flat roof leaks is hard, as leaks on flat roofs go in any direction - unlike a sloped roof. Flat roof repair is made more difficult. Follow these tips for finding roof leaks on flat roofs...but stoke your patience...
Residential Metal Roofing
Residential metal roofing comes in a wide variety of choices and is nearly non-maintenance. Installing a metal roof is not a DIY project, and all instructions from manufacturers of metals roofs must be followed perfectly to avoid leaks and problems. When selecting your metal roofing material, stand back 20 to 50 feet to get the proper perspective.
Metal Roofing Products
Metal roofing products and far and wide. Always check installation details for metal roofing products, especially with the manufacturer you choose. Be sure the written instructions are followed to the letter to avoid leaks and other problems.
Metal Roofing Cost Examples
These examples of the cost of metal roofing offer a rough pricing guide. Choose the metal roof you want and call the manufacturer to find locally qualified roofers who have experience installing metal roofs.