This is not a good roof
Here is an example of a roof installation that was doomed to fail the second it was finished. This is about a 10 year old foam roof that was installed over the top of 3 other roofs.
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Failed roofing
This failed wall could have been prevented, Had they installed an appropriate wall flashing. This roof was installed by a licensed Arizona roofing contractor. These are cornner cutting methods that will cost you the consumer alot of money later on. This is not uncommon to see. This next picture is about a 3 year old modified roof that has buckles and a failed…
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Understanding Skylights
If you develop a leak in your skylight don’t panic most of the time it’s not as bad as it may seem. There are only a few things that can go wrong. Here is a quick tutorial on how to fix these problems.
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Making the case for a roof inspection
I have talked about the importance of roof inspections before. In this picture you will clearly see why. This roof was in failure before the solar panels were ever installed. The company who installed the solar panels may not or may have known this, but why risk losing the job because of a failing roof….
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Independent Roof Inspection
When purchasing a home, lenders typically require a general home inspection before approving financing. These inspections are an important step in the process and provide a broad overview of the property’s condition. However, because they cover every major system in a limited time, they are not always as detailed as a trade-specific evaluation — especially…
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The need for Roof Maintenance
The need for Roof maintenance Is an extremely important aspect of your roof health and life. You wouldn’t Let your car run out of oil or never change it. Just the same your roof needs maintenance. This is Especially important with flat roofs without regular maintenance you can potentially reduce your roofs life span by…
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3 course repair
This is how you make a basic repair this is commonly known as a 3 course repair. Materials you will need. Doing a basic wall repair like this can save you a lot of money, and is very easy to do. This is a standard method of repair and can be used on built-up or SBS modified…
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Tile Roofs
Description: Tile roofs come in a variety of styles and materials. They consist of one piece “S Tiles” that are seen on many office building roofs. There are two piece tiles, called “Pans and Tops,” that are placed on Spanish style homes. The tiles are made of sand-cast, fired clay, concrete construction, and “light concrete.” …
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Fiberglass Shingles
These 12” by 36” granular surfaced shingles are installed on slopes of 2 inches per running foot or greater. They are installed over a felt under layment of usually a 15 or 30 pound felt, depending on the slope. Shingles come in weights between 180 and 400 pounds per 10’ X 10’ or 100 square…
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Modified Bitumens
Description: These roofing systems are typically a single sheet, reinforced in the middle with either a polyester or fiberglass mat for strength and modified with rubberized asphalt. This allows the roof to expand and contract with building movement. The Modified sheet should be installed over a mechanically fastened base-sheet. These systems are mopped in…
