Properly installed roof flashings are considered as the most important factor in keeping a Portland roof performing well over time. Waterproofing the roof is vital for the integrity of the building, and one of the most important steps for doing so is the installation of the roof flashing. A material installed over the roof deck prior to the application of the primary roof covering. When re-roofing your home, the proper installation of flashings and edge flashing details is one of the most Continue Reading ...
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The Advantages of Regular Roof Maintenance
Regular preventative roof upkeep plays an essential role in avoiding roof leaks and expensive roof repairs. Flat roof repair work is a lot easier than trying to take care of a sloping roof. The level of damage to your roof will certainly identify whether you are dealing with a small repair, a significant task, or an installation of a replacement roof. Once you have actually located the source of your leak, it is important to choose the correct roof patch and/or sealant that will work best on Continue Reading ...
The Truth About Mold – Its Effect on You and Your Home – Part 1
If you go outside on a humid day you may inhale 100,000 mold spores. If you place five bags of mulch around bushes, you inhale another 1,000,000 mold spores and you never once complain about mold. However, when the mold inspector tells you have 1,000 mold spores of Penicillium in your basement you start to have short-term memory loss, headaches, and your fingernails turn green. Homes today are tight and built with materials that no longer hold water. So when they get wet, they stay wet. In Continue Reading ...
Construction Safety Tips
Construction site safety is a major concern. Many lives are lost because of carelessness or just plain stupidity. Thankfully here at Louisville Roofing Contractors we have never had to write up an accident in our accident report book. However on occasions some of the near misses can make for amusing videos. Here is a collection of video clips from around the web. 10 Tips For Work Safety Staying healthy and safe at work is important. No matter what your job, it is important to reduce your Continue Reading ...
Installation of Roof Vents
1 . Why install vents on your roof? No matter what type of ventilation system you choose for your roof, if it is properly installed, this, can make a huge difference in your home environment and reduce air conditioning bills during the warmer months. Did you know that in summer the air temperature in your attic could reach as much as 150 degrees Fahrenheit? That's uncomfortably hot, a proper ventilation system in your attic, allows hot air to rise from the lower area to the attic, and leave Continue Reading ...
Why do Attics Make a Creaking & Cracking Sound at Night?
Brendan Foster from Louisville Roofing Contractors is explaining why some attics creak and crack at night. At night attic can sometime make loud creaking and cracking sounds. It can ofter sound as if the roof is broken in some way, or the roof is going to collapse. The creaking sound is perfectly normal, and is caused by the movement of roof timbers responding to changes in temperature. Watch the video to discover why this happens and what can be done to prevent Continue Reading ...
How To Find The Best Vinyl Siding Contractors
The Best Vinyl Siding Contractors in Louisville Ky Welcome to the home of the most professional Vinyl Siding contractors in Louisville Ky. We are experts when it comes to providing you with the very best of siding installation and maintenance services. Our siding services cover every aspect of your residential and industrial siding requirements. We are committed to the delivery of top quality siding whenever you hire us to handle your siding installations and repairs. We use the very best Continue Reading ...
The Benefits of Replacing Your Windows
The Benefits Of Replacing Your Windows When it comes to the benefits of replacing your windows, it is important to mention a big question inside most homeowners’ minds before making an investment decision to improve their house. It is important to notice the first reason for going ahead, which is increasing property value. Conservative estimates state that return on investment is around 70 to 80 percent of the total costs. Those numbers are measured in reselling value and increased property Continue Reading ...
