Archives for November 2017

A damaged roof can cost you a fortune to repair especially when the damage extends to most parts of the roof. But if you can spot the problem early enough, you could significantly minimize the damage and the repair bill. While some damages may be obvious, however, some are hardly recognizable. Here are three unexpected signs of roof damage you might not have noticed.

1. Water spots
Just because you can’t see puddles of water on your floor doesn’t mean your roof is not leaking. Water may not necessarily follow a straight path down. It could run along the plumbing pipes and roof panels, in which case you could see the damage on the roof without seeing the actual water. Can you see yellow spots or water stains on your ceiling? If yes, then your roof is definitely leaking.

Stains on your exterior walls are also not a good sign. It means your flashing is rusted or damaged. The flashing is responsible for directing water away from your exterior wall. If it becomes loose or compromised, water will run down your walls leading to stains. The stains usually darken and become larger whenever there is a storm.
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Yes, there are roofs that can grow old with you, some will get your kids to teenage, and some are a hurricane away from biding you goodbye.

Getting a new roof for your home is a big investment. There are various factors that should be taken into consideration such as the type of roof, how long it will last and how much it will cost you.

What Roofing Material Options do I have?
A myriad of roofing material is available for people looking to build or replace their roofs. This list includes, but is not limited to aluminum, asphalt and asphalt shingles, built-up roofing, cellulose fiber, coal and tar, clay/concrete, EPDM rubber, copper, green, fiber cement, metal, wood, TPO, modified bitumen, simulated slate, slate, and wood.
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Growing up or moving into an urban environment where there is limited land space for farming can make you feel caged if you are an outgoing person. To get in touch with the earth when planting, and the satisfaction of getting the fruits of your labor, no pun intended, is enchanting. You just want to have a repeat of this glorious feeling of creation which in turn leads to creative ways to have an outlet like rooftop gardening. This is basically a garden of either vegetables or flowers on the roof of the building. Rooftop gardening can be done at home, school or even at the workplace. Visit this site to get an insight and images of rooftop gardens.

When you arrive at the decision that you would like to start a rooftop garden, here are a few key pointers that you should follow to guide you through the basics of it:
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