Strong winds will spare no one and nothing from its fury, especially if it’s a rather powerful storm that has struck your community. Keoki Kerr of Hawaii News Now reports: “Heavy winds struck the Waianae Coast Wednesday afternoon, damaging roofs, toppling trees and causing other damage.
Many residents in Folsom, CA are starting to recognize the advantage of cool roofs or energy-efficient roofs in reducing energy consumption. They are also starting to learn that these roofing systems actually minimize the home’s carbon footprint, making it beneficial not only to the home but to the environment, too. Thus, if you replace your […]
There are many ways to go “green” and there shouldn’t be any excuse as to why you cannot start living “green,” considering the effects of global warming. In fact, various news reports show that humans are actually the ones causing the climate change and its adverse effects on the environment. According to an article in […]
An article in About.com, written by Christopher Jurin, provides helpful tips for locating the source of leaks in the roof. According to Jurin, there are other factors aside from a broken shingle or tile that can cause the leak, and careful inspection is necessary. The result of inspection is vital in determining the type of […]
This NRCA.net article provides answers to the most frequently asked questions when choosing a roofing contractor. The objective is to guide homeowners who are planning to do some major roof installation, remodeling, or repair so that they can make the most of their investment. Any roofing project can be extremely expensive, yet have guaranteed high […]
Home sellers may be having a tough time coping with the fickle California real estate market, but that doesn’t mean that they should forgo basic preparations just to make a quick sale. This is exactly the point being given by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the US, who encourages homeowners to ensure that […]
The main purpose of a roof is to protect your house against harsh weather elements like snow, rain, and excess sunlight. However, tiles and shingles alone won’t cut it if they’re not complemented by gutters and flashings; the latter of which is a necessity for houses with chimneys, dormers, roof decorations, and the like. According […]
Obviously, disasters can be very destructive and the damage they deal to houses can be quite costly to repair—unless certain precautions are taken. An article published in The Huffington Post on September 27, 2013 enumerates various ways homeowners can protect their homes from all sorts of natural disasters. It presented suggestions on how to prevent […]
Sacramento, California is known for its Mediterranean climate. For this reason, roof failure due to heavy snow load is not a problem here. However, there are other factors that can cause a roof to collapse, such as fire. A report by Jamie Nicholson for Pasadena Now talks about a fire that took place in the […]
The Victorian era gave the world Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens’ lauded novels like “Great Expectations” and “A Tale of Two Cities,” and Victorian architecture. While Victorian architecture is rooted in England, it did make its way to the United States. Today, Victorian-style homes are still among the most popular architectural styles in cities like Sacramento, […]