Roof Repair
How to Repair Your Roof
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Repairing a damaged roof is probably the most dangerous task of home renovation and maintenance. Falls can prove fatal, even from low heights, and injuries are common. The biggest causes of roof leaks are defective flashings and poor installations, which is why it is important to make sure any work done on your roof is [...]
How to Repair the Roof of Your Mobile Home
Monday, December 7th, 2009Repairing the roof of a mobile home can be a challenging task, even if the repairs needed are relatively minor. The work needed is different from that needed to fix a regular metal or slate roof, although it is easier to determine whether or not your roof needs fixing. You can tell if repairs are [...]
How To Repair A Metal Roof
Sunday, December 6th, 2009Many different metals can be used to make roofs, such as stainless steel, steel, copper, aluminium, and zinc allots. Every material has its own benefits and drawbacks, and has properties that impact on its strength and appearance.
Steel is the most common metal roofing material because it is stronger than metals like aluminium. Coatings can [...]
How to Fix a Leaky Roof
Saturday, December 5th, 2009It is important that you watch out for any damage in your roof, as any defects can endanger the entire house and weaken the structure. There are many leak repair products available that can protect your roof from even the harshest weather. Remember that your roof is meant to protect your home from bad weather, [...]
How To Repair A Flat Roof
Friday, December 4th, 2009Flat roofs are made of layers of tar and roofing felt. Roofs can begin to leak when if this felt becomes damaged. Leaks are usually easy to locate as the leak is directly under the damaged spot. However, if the water enters one spot and travels, it may emerge some distance from the damaged spot, [...]
How to Repair Your Slate Roof
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009Slate has long been used as a roofing material because of its durability, resistance to hail, and ability to resist fire. Slate is commonly used in buildings such as churches, country clubs, and custom designed homes. Slate comes in many different colours, grades, sizes and weights. Slate does need to be repaired regularly, even though [...]