A hailstorm is never good news for your home, especially your roof. As the diameter of a hailstone increases, so does its potential for causing harm. A larger hailstone falls to the ground with greater velocity and impacts with greater kinetic energy, but how much do hailstone sizes truly vary?
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When thinking about your roof, you probably think of the utilitarian things first – durability in extreme weather, energy efficiency, installation costs, etc. The color of the roof might not cross your mind at all. If you think the color doesn’t matter at all, you may be in for a surprise.
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If you’re installing satellite service in your home, you’re going to have to put your satellite dish on your roof. But, where should you put it for clear, uninterrupted service? Before you install your dish on your roof, you’ll need to consider the following:
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Walking on your roof is incredibly dangerous. In a 2014 study conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 647 fatal falls from roofs. Roofers are trained to walk on sloped surfaces, so contact a roofing professional first if you are planning on doing repairs to your roof.
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Dry rot is caused by a specific species of fungus that can live in very low levels of moisture. Once dry rot has appeared in a wooden building, isolate the area as quickly as possible. In most cases, ethylene glycol can be used to neutralize the fungus found in dry rot.
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There is no doubt that inspecting and repairing your roof is needed to winterize your home right. But, before you can begin carrying out any repairs, know the benefits and drawbacks of shingling your roof in winter.
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You might think that having a hole in your roof is a bad thing, but this is not always the case. In fact, local San Antonio building codes actually insist that you have some. Of course we are not talking about the kind where the sun shines down and the rain pours in, but are instead referring to the various bug-and-weather-proof vents that are built into your attic for the purpose of roof ventilation.
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Homeowners throughout Texas know about the hassle of a clogged gutter. Strong rains and winds can clog even the newest gutters with a thick sludge of wet leaves, and sticks. Most people view a clogged gutter as an annoyance, something that may cause an eyesore but not much more.
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Because of the combination of heavy rain and powerful winds, hurricanes can wreak havoc on your roof. The extent of the damage depends on the severity of the storm and the condition of your home, but there are some damages that you can expect from any hurricane.
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If your name isn’t Santa Claus, experts say you have no business up on your rooftop. Not only is standing or walking on the roof dangerous and foolhardy, doing so without special expertise may alter or damage the roof structure, causing thousands of dollars in unintended damage.
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