Roof Leak Repair

Chicago Flat Roof Repair and Coatings

Chuck — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:37:01 +0000

We’ve had a bunch of rain pass through the Chicago area over the past several days. Heavy rain tends to remind folks about the leaking roof they have been meaning to fix. The truth is, the longer you put off repairing that flat roof leak, the more damage and the more money it will cost...

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Best Green Roof Elastomeric Coating

Chuck — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:40:19 +0000

Best Green Roof Elastomeric Coating There are several companies that are now offering white Elastomeric coating systems in keeping with green roof technology for home owners to choose from. I’ve used several coating products and brands over the years, including several brands of silver seal and several cool-seal products. These include the Henry Solar-Flex, which...

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How-To Install A VELUX Skylight

Chuck — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:46:00 +0000

How to install VELUX Skylight Here’s a video that shows several skylights that were improperly installed and are now leaking. Improper Skylight and flashing installation is a major cause of roof leaks. The roofer in this video replaces the old bubble skylights with new curb-mount VELUX skylights that includes the flashing kit. You can purchases...

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Bat Infestation Under Tile Roof Miami, Florida

Chuck — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:59:00 +0000

Video: Bat Infestation Under Tile Roof Miami, Florida Here’s a roofing video out of Miami, Florida that shows an insane Brazilian or Mexican fruit bat infestation under a tile roof. I’ve ran into many critters doing tear-offs over the years, but never have I encountered a bat infestation like this. It’s terrifying and amazing to...

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How to Calculate Roofing Shingles Needed

Chuck — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:43:48 +0000

How to Measure Roofing Shingles: Calculating Roofing Squares The most accurate way to calculate shingles for a roof is to look at the planes of the roof and calculate the area of each plane. The “planes” are also known as the run (which spans the horizontal length of the roof), and the rake (which spans...

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