Welcome to my blog. As a local State Emergency Services volunteer, I am pleased to help families save their entire home and belongings by doing makeshift repairs or using tarpaulins. Unfortunately, I also see many heartbreaking cases in which families lose everything. If a cyclone or flood is severe enough, there is little we can do to fight the forces of nature. However, in too many situations, people have neglected to take care of their roof. Few people think about the consequences of having all their belongings exposed to the elements. Loose tiles and rusty sheeting are easily overlooked and considered too expensive to replace. If you think about the logistics of replacing everything you own, the cost pales into insignificance. I encourage you to have your roof professionally examined and repaired on a regular basis. It makes my job easier and may save you a lot of stress.
Posted on: 15 June 2015
If your roof is in bad shape, you can opt to have a roof restoration done, instead of undertaking a complete re-roof. A roof restoration service is much cheaper and will take less time to facilitate. Unlike a re-roof, your current roofing will not be taken out so your home will remain protected at all times.
Through a roof restoration, you can bring back the integrity of your roof, as well as its looks.
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Posted on: 8 June 2015
There are several methods for installing metal roofing ranging from DIY kits to methods used by professional roofing contractors. One of these methods is to install metal roofing over your current shingle roofing. Before you choose to have this method used, either by yourself or a professional, there are a few things you should consider. Here are three of those considerations.
Reduced Noise
One of the benefits to consider about installing a metal roof over your current shingles is the ability to reduce the noise during rain or heavy winds.
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Posted on: 5 June 2015
Gutters and downspouts for your home may be more important than you realise. They direct rain and melted snow away from the sides and foundation of your home, so there is less risk of water damage. When water collects around the foundation of a home, it puts pressure on the concrete and in turn, cracks and leaks can form.
Gutters and downspouts are therefore very important for avoiding repair bills when it comes to your home's foundation and for potential water damage inside the home, including mold cleanup.
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Posted on: 4 June 2015
As a property owner, one of the most important areas to maintain and repair, if necessary, is the roof. A roof with a leak can develop into a major crisis, as structural damage can be caused by the constant presence of water. If you notice a leak in the roof of your property, you must take action to repair it, but first you must locate the leak. This is harder than it sounds, sometimes much harder.
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