Building a shed in you backyard will involve a number of design factors. This includes the type of roof you will use for its construction, location and foundation. You have a number of other options to consider when it comes deciding the type of storage shed you will put in your backyard. This involves building...
For several reasons, a loft conversion is unquestionably a versatile option to utilise the unused attic space in your house without much investment. Depending on the roof structure and planning constraints, a loft conversion is considered to be one of the most clear-cut ways of getting additional space in your property. Almost all homeowners can...
Solar cell roofing made from solar shingles or solar panels is being increasingly incorporated into the construction of new residential and commercial buildings. In many areas, people are choosing to replace their conventional roof with a solar roof when it is time for maintenance. And most of these people would tell you that the long-term...
When doing metal roofing installation the first thing that you need to do is choose the material to do the job. These can include the hardware, decking, flashing that is appropriate for your existing roof’s pitch, framing, and metal roof panels. Having a detailed drawing before you go to purchase the materials to do the...
Many times nonprofit organizations such as churches and schools are housed in historic buildings that have slate roofs. While many slate roofs can last for over a hundred years, there will come a time when the roof shingles will need to be replaced or removed. Since slate is the most expensive roofing material, the cost...
Roof cleaning of asphalt shingle roofs are a fairly new niche market that many pressure washing companies have started to notice. The process of cleaning asphalt shingle roofs is fairly simple if you educate yourself on how roofs are installed, possible problems and situations to avoid, and what type of stains you need to remove....
Metal roofing is rapidly becoming a popular alternative to the asphalt or tiled roofs due to their durability and weight. They are available for very large areas and usually come with a guarantee covering 25 to 50 years. When buildings are being planned, it’s a good idea to contact a metal roofing contractor to get...
Roof windows look beautiful and bring sunshine to your attic. However, after a few months from installation problems often begin to plague your home. Why does that happen? Can you do anything? While skylight repair company can stop the troubles for a while, issues usually return. Instead of placing the bucket under the leaking window...
The National Roofing Contractors Association defines a roof ridge as the, “highest point on a roof, represented by a horizontal line where two roof areas intersect, running the length of the area.” Basically, if your roof has two primary planes that meet to form a peak, you have a roof ridge. This is important to...
A roof structure has many components that need to work together to keep wind and rain at bay. Roof rafters are major structural components that support the weight of the roof and spreads the load down to the walls and foundation below. When a rafter begins to fail, it is important to fix the problem...