The reason that the final inspection on roofs now includes a venting check is that no one used to do it. There are many homes with almost no venting. That means heat and moisture get trapped in the hot attic with no airflow. Hot, dark, and damp are great for…
Guess Who Pays For The Multibillion-Dollar Utility Upgrades On The Way
Guess Who Pays For The Multibillion-Dollar Utility Upgrades On The Way US utility companies will spend $140 billion this year and in 2023, the most since 2000. ASCE [American Society of Civil Engineers] forecasts a $200 billion funding gap for what’s needed to improve the grid over the next 7…
GOT POWER? US Power Outages Up 73% (Can you say blackout?)
[Reference: Malibu No Power 3 Days] Power outages are massively up over the last year. Some of it can be attributed to increased weather activity but most of it is simply too much demand and too little supply. The other issue is a complete mismatch of production and use. Solar…
FLAT ROOFS are simple, right?
Flat Roofs are Simple, Right? Covering a flat roof solution requires specialized skills and expertise. There are so many different strategic choices depending on what issues you are trying to solve. The skill is in how the roof is “presenting.” Like a doctor viewing the patient, the roofer needs to…
10 Important Questions to Ask Your Roofing Contractor
1. How is the age of my roof affecting its wear? Wear is associated by age. Let the roofer know the age of the roof so they can examine likely issues that might not be seen from the ground. 2. How will you ventilate my roof? Heat rises. As you…
Flat Roof Problems? Roof Restoration Is the Permanent Solution (..And the Least Intrusive!)
[Section 179 Deduction: 100% In First Year] Flat roofs usually have inadequate drainage. As your roof gets older flat roofs to work to create leaks. Heat is the most destructive element which causes irreversible damage to the original seams. This continues the cycle of destruction opening the surface opportunities for…