Asphalt Sealers
Asphalt driveways will lose their flexibility if not properly sealed. Flexibility helps asphalt driveways to resist cracking. Asphalt sealers need to be applied within the first year and then whenever the blacktop begins to wear.
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Treated Lumber – Clean & Seal
You must clean and seal treated lumber. Oxygen bleach is a great, non-toxic cleaner. Seal with a penetrating water repellent. Make sure it has synthetic oils and resins. Algae and mildew will return to feed on a film forming sealer.
Exterior Front Doors
Exterior doors are made from several materials now. Fiberglass, steel, or composite exterior doors may interest you. These doors can be stained and sealed. They look like just like a wood door. New wooden doors are made of stable pieces of lumber and covered with a thin veneer of any wood species you want.
Cedar Shake Roof Care – Special Cleaner
Cedar shake roofs are popular for many reasons. They create such a distinct look that asphalt shingles and metal roof manufactures have entire product lines that try to mimic wood. But wood roofs need maintenance and the help of chemicals to keep them healthy.
Water Pressure Drop Problems
Water pressure drop is based on what is happening in your home. Two plumbing fixtures can cause reduced water flow. Plumbers can use larger pipe as main feeder pipe.
High Efficiency Air Filters
You should change your air conditioning air filter about every 30 days. A hidden air conditioning coil inside your air handler may not work if clogged by dirt. Using higher efficiency air filters keeps your AC unit working and saves you money.
Patching Concrete
Concrete repair needs a cool day, good patching material or adhesives and a well prepared area. Make sure your concrete patch does not have its water pulled out by the older concrete, the wind or the sun. Look for the words "acrylic", "vinyl" or "gypsum cement" on your patching material label. They ensure better adhesion to older cement.
Washable Flat Wall Paints
Perfect wall paint is scrubbable wall paint. Cleaning flat wall paints used to be tough. Newer washable interior wall paints make it a snap.
Black Algae Stains On Asphalt Shingles
Roof algae stains occur on asphalt shingle roofs, usually on the north side. The roof algae starts as dots, then takes a cone shape and can eventually cover your entire roof! Introduce copper or zinc strips to kill roof algae You can also use Oxygen Bleach.
Carpet Comparison Made Easy!
Buying carpet can be tough because there are many variables to consider. Most residential carpet is made from one or more of four fibers: nylon, polyester, olefin, and wool. These carpets are chemically treated to resist stains, but they aren't 100 percent stain-resistant. Consider different carpet padding for your carpet's best performance.