Recently, I came across a client who was in the metal materials business and wanted to know how he should budget for a new metal roof. After the conversation, I was reminded of my father's favorite quote that, "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing!"This client...
Having your roof done right is important for longevity. Whether you are working on a smaller job such as a little leak that needs a few shingles replaced, or a larger job like installing an entirely new roof, it is best to leave it to the professionals. Roofing...
Many people are attracted, to be participants, in the so - called, American Dream, and own a home, of their own! As a Real Estate Licensed Salesperson, in the State of New York, for over 15 years, I have witnessed, many under - prepared, homeowners, who end - up,...
The term and idea of property maintenance was developed to provide comprehensive maintenance services to the retail, commercial and industrial sectors throughout the UK.As the prices of the property market continue to increase there has never been more of a need to...
Fall is the perfect time to clean up the yard and make sure your siding, deck and lawn are ready for the long cold winter months. Have you installed a brand new deck recently? It may look beautiful now, but if it's not maintained properly, it may start to fade over...
Commercial properties require routine maintenance to sustain an appealing and professional-looking premise. This is especially important for retail stores and brick-and-mortar businesses that provide a service, such as restaurants, spas, gyms, and boutiques. As a...
In an earlier article we looked at elastomeric roof coatings like Kool Seal to perform some preventative maintenance and to seal small pin holes on shipping container roofs. In addition, the light color roof coatings also reduce the heat island effect and the heat...
Roof valleys are a frequent source of leaks in older houses. Installation procedures differ depending on the roof type and materials used. We will look here at the basic installation of an open lead lined roof valley.A roof valley is basically a gutter set between two...
All too often we tend to look at manufactured products today, and just assume that they were made using some type of complex machinery or, processes that are out of our reach. The truth is however, that quite often this just isn't so, and clay roof tiles are a fine...