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Roofing companies still making repairs one year after windstorm
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SPOKANE, Wash. – It has been a year since Spokane’s historic November windstorm and the City is still recovering, especially when it comes to roof repairs. KREM 2 On Your side reached out to dozens of local roofing companies to see the extent of damage they are still repairing. Most of them said they are […]
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Posted on November 17th, 2016
Spring rain, wind causes roofing issues for some homeowners
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Employees at Dale’s roofing have been doing a lot of inspections, replacements and repairs at homes across the Ozarks.
“It’s been very busy this spring. We started off with the heavy rains around Christmas time and it’s just stayed busy since then,” said Jeff Elam, sales manager at Dale’s Roofing.
And as warmer weather approaches, it’s not only rain causing headaches for homeowners, high winds are a factor as well.
“Right now it’s been a lot of ridge caps being blown off because that area of the roof is more susceptible to the wind. We are also seeing a lot of wind driven rain,” said Elam.
Experts recommend homeowners periodically do a visual inspection of your roof to see if anything has blown off or is slipping. Roofing issues left untreated could lead to leaks.
“You’ll notice stains showing up on the ceiling. It’s always a good idea to call a roofer to come out and check on it,” said Elam.
“A Roofer can crawl around in the attic and see where the stain is coming from. A lot of times with the wind driven rain the leak will be coming from one area but the wind blows it to another spot and that’s where the stain shows up, so a roofer can come check that out as well,” he explained.
“I would definitely recommend going with the architectural shingle, most of them have a 130 mile an hour wind warranty so that definitely helps out with the wind rating and extends the life of them,” said Elam.
Experts say roofs older than 20 years are most susceptible to weather related damage.
Original article: http://www.ky3.com/content/news/Spring-rain-wind-causes-roofing-issues-for-some-homeowners-377090621.html
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Posted on April 26th, 2016
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Posted on April 22nd, 2016
Roofing material comes in plenty of options
Don’t underestimate the significance of choosing the right roof for your home.
A roof is the primary defence a home has against the elements. It provides protection against wind, rain and snow, as well as shields the interior from the heat. In addition to its function, it is also a key part of the curb appeal of your home.
Depending on the material composition, roofs can last anywhere from 10 to 50 years. Homeowners usually know it’s time to replace a roof without even venturing outside, due to the appearance of ceiling leaks or discolouration. Wet or darkened wood or rusty nails in the attic can also be a sign.
Water can run along a rafter often appearing on a ceiling rooms away from the location of the leak. This can make it a challenge to find a leak, but it’s best to do a thorough check anytime wetness or discolouration is evident anywhere in the home. Water leaks only escalate and cause more damage over time.
If you are choosing the roofing material for your new home or re-roofing an existing home, here’s a handy overview of the various types of materials available on the market.
Asphalt shingles: The three-tab asphalt shingle is available in a myriad of colours and is the most commonly used roofing material due to its reasonable price.
Architectural shingles: Similar to an asphalt shingle, it is thicker and the layers are staggered to give the roof a more architectural look. These shingles are only slightly more expensive than asphalt shingles, which still makes them a good value.
Cedar shakes and shingles: Manufactured from either cedar or pine, they give an upscale appearance. Life spans differ depending on the availability of old growth cedar. They can be expensive to install, require periodic cleaning to remove mildew or moss, and may need re-oiling for preservation.
Metal roofs: An ideal choice for industrial or agricultural structures or country homes where snow is frequent. They can range from relatively inexpensive galvanized steel and light-weight aluminum to pricey copper. With life spans varying from 40 to 50 years, they can provide good value.
Slate: This hard stone material is very strong and sheds snow and ice very well. However, the weight of slate requires a more substantial roof structure, and the cost makes it less popular among today’s homeowners.
Ceramic: Tile roofs are among the most expensive due to specialized skills needed for installation of the heavy tiles as well as the roof structure required to hold the tile weight. Even with a life expectancy of 60 to 80 years, it is not normally a practical choice for most homeowners.
Concrete tiles are attractive, available in a variety of colours and can be custom-colour manufactured for an additional cost. They come with a 50-year warranty but have not gained the same popularity as they enjoy in Europe due to their more substantive appearance.
Synthetic composites offer the benefit of looking like a natural material with the added benefits of performance, durability and longevity; won’t rot, blister or crack; they are resistant to insects, mould and mildew; fire retardant and basically are maintenance free. As you would expect, they cost due to their durability.
Rubber/synthetic: Available in Canada for the last 10 years, these are growing in popularity due to their environmental value (manufactured from recycled tires and plastics), their similar look to slate or cedar shakes and durability that justifies a 50-year warranty.
Read more: http://www.lfpress.com/2016/04/07/bang-on-roofing-material-comes-in-plenty-of-options
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Posted on April 18th, 2016
Clay Roof House keeps cool with a twist of terracotta
Clay Roof House was completed in 2015 (Credit: H.Lin Ho).
Malaysia’s Drtan Lm Architect was recently commissioned to undertake an extensive renovation of an old dilapidated house. The firm quickly found that the home contained a large number of intact terracotta tiles and the decision was made to recycle them into a sun-shading brise soleil.
The home, dubbed Clay Roof House, faces due west in Petaling Jaya, Selango, Malaysia, and is subject to harsh sunlight in the mornings and afternoon. Therefore, Drtan Lm Architect used the high-quality Indian-made tiles found on the old home to create a terracotta brise soleil, along with a second brick lattice brise soleil, both of which help to reduce solar heat gain and reduce the glare inside.
The terracotta tile shading mechanism can also be operated to channel the prevailing breeze inside the home. In addition, the tiles also produce an attractive lighting effect inside.
“The roof tiles were carefully removed, stored and reused,” explains Drtan Lm Architect. “Vertical steel rods were designed to hold the clay tiles whilst allowing free movement to swivel and turn. This reduces the solar gain through the house’s fenestration of windows and glass doors and lends a soft tremulous lighting effect when viewed with internal lights switched on at night from the outside. In the sun the terracotta glows a warm orange.”
The interior is decorated in exposed brick, concrete and wood, and in addition to the home’s shared living spaces and bedrooms, includes a piano room, study, two kitchens, and a maid’s quarters.
Clay Roof House was completed in 2015.
Read more: http://www.gizmag.com/clay-roof-house/42476/
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Posted on April 15th, 2016
Korellis Roofing lauded for Chinatown library green roof
Posted on April 11th, 2016
Bad roof repair causes leak at Bayonne City Hall
A bad roof patching job at City Hall led to a rainwater leak last week that caused roughly $5,000 to $10,000 worth of damage to computer equipment, according to an early estimate by city Fire Chief Keith Weaver.
The leak, which happened the night of March 27, was discovered the morning of March 28, just one week after the city’s roofing repair contractor, Fantastic, patched up a leak in the same area, city Public Works director Gary Chmielewski said on March 28.
“I guess with the weather, the sun, the heat, it curled up the rubber that they put down to patch (the roof), and that came up. When the rain came, guess what happened? All the water came through,” he said.
Weaver said the water mainly leaked into the Fire Department’s “compliance room,” located on the upper floor of the south side of City Hall. Some computer equipment got wet, but no water got inside the electronics, he said.
“It was all up and running within approximately five hours,” the fire chief said, adding that an inventory of the damage is still being taken.
Though the computers appear to be working, they will be further inspected for any damage.
“We don’t know if it’s going to be rusting in the future, or any other future issues, so we will be working with our IT people to potentially request reimbursement for replacement equipment,” Weaver said. “If I had to give you a ballpark figure (of the damages), it’d probably be between $5,000 and $10,000.”
The fire chief said last week that damage estimates are expected to be completed this week.
Chmielewski said the roofing contractor returned to City Hall to stop any further leakage, and that the contractor will be paying for all damages caused by the incident.
Permanent repairs on the roof of City Hall are nearing completion and are slated to be completed this week, Weaver said Saturday.
Jonathan Lin may be reached at jlin@jjournal.com. Follow him on Twitter @jlin_jj.
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Posted on April 7th, 2016
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Posted on April 3rd, 2016