In many parts of the country they have to deal with frigid winds and huge piles of snow. Here in San Diego our nemesis is generally rain. Lots of rain. Enough rain to accumulate into a flood and give our city a not-so-nice cleansing. When that first shower hits it seems comforting and welcome. All that rain can pile up and do a number on your house though. Not only do you need to be aware of water flooding in through your potentially weakened basement, but from the roof of your house as well. No one is really immune to this issue, as we discovered last year:
It's easy to forget just how heavy water can be when it accumulates. On their own each drop is pretty tame. Gather them all up and throw them onto a weakened structure and you're signing up for some crazy damage. Roof health is an important factor for determining how healthy your house is. Even the smallest hole can add up over time. If you've got an attic space that you don't regularly use, you might not be aware of how bad water damage is until the ceiling falls in on your head. The good news is that a roof that has been installed properly should last you a good 5-10 years. After intense weather you might want to get a professional to assess the current status of your roof to find out if you need any repairs. A few missing shingles could wind up costing you loads of money in the end. Don't let yourself get caught with your shingles off: http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/residential. The following blog post Did Someone Order a Flood? was first published on Precise Roofing San Diego from http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/roof-installation/did-someone-order-a-flood
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Let's just say that the weather can be your enemy these days. With all the rain we get, it only makes sense to have your roof work extra hard for you if you can. Have you heard about the rain barrel rebate? They can help to ensure your roof stays intact and leakage issues are avoided. Rain barrels work by funneling the water dripping off of your roof into a specially designed barrel that holds the water for you to use for things like watering your plants or lawn, among other things:
You'll want to make sure your roof is in tip-top shape so that this lovely rain you're collecting doesn't leak through and into your house. If you've got damaged shingles or missing shingles for that matter you're going to lose a lot of that water to the inside of your house. It's best to get your roof repaired before putting too much stock into a rain barrel so that you can make sure you get all the water where you want it. Check out our services: http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/roof-repair/, and then consider calling. The value of your home is tied strongly to the quality of your roof, so keeping it in the best shape possible keeps not only your home strong, but the amount of money it's worth. The blog post Make Your Roof Work For You was initially published to PRSD Blog from http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/roof-repair/make-your-roof-work-for-you What are the consequences of a leaky roof? Maybe you need to put some buckets on the floor to catch the drips, right? We see that all the time in cartoons and other comedy shows. But a bucket isn't going to save you from all the issues a leaky roof will cause. And while it isn't as bad as fire, moisture comes the threat of mold. No one wants those less-than-fun fungi growing in their walls. Here are some words of wisdom:
Put the buckets away and step away from the umbrella. It's bad luck to open one of those inside anyway. If you've got a leaky roof you need to get serious about calling for roof repair: http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/roof-repair/. Only by repairing the leak can you stop the moisture from coming in! After that's been taken care of it's time to clean up and maybe have an expert take a look if the leak was going on for a long time. Don't find yourself becoming a fungi-farmer by chance. Preventing Fungi From Growing In Your Walls was initially published on http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/ from http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/roof-repair/preventing-fungi-from-growing-in-your-walls Even big businesses need to keep maintenance up to snuff or they might be faced with a huge hit to their wallets. If a building is in disrepair they also face the possibility of losing business. Loss of business means loss of revenue. When that happens, a lot of basic repairs can sometimes fall by the wayside. When this happens, the issues can build up and over time cost a huge amount. Hopefully that's not what happened to the San Diego Convention Center. The reality, however, is that they are facing a hefty price tag for some equally hefty repairs:
Did we read that price-tag right? Ouch. Talk about sticker shock. Could this have been prevented with regular maintenance? We don't know. What we do know is that the building basically needs a huge face-lift right about now. If you find that your roof is in disrepair you may have to weigh the options between a complete replacement and a repair. There are pros and cons to each and we're ready to walk you through those and help you pick the option that makes the most sense: http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/roof-replacement. In fact, it's important to remember that replacing your roof typically can be a 20-30 year investment, in that this is how long it's going to last. It's hard to hate on that kind of safety, and the dividends having a new roof installed can pay are literally priceless. The following post Look Up: How do Commercial Roofs Fare? was originally published to PRSD from http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/roof-installation/look-up-how-do-commercial-roofs-fare When little children drawn a home, they always draw four walls, a window, door and a roof. The roof is one of the most important aspects of a house. It's kind of like the head or the hat of a home. A roof can also be a fragile part of a home. When it comes to certain disasters like fires and extreme weather it's often the roof that bears the brunt of the damage. The roof is also what protects us from extreme weather, animals and other disasters. But just like every other aspect of your home it requires regular maintenance. Without that, there are times when the roof just gives up:
If something like this happens, we can help you with that http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/roof-installation/. Like a hat, the roof keeps things tidy and unseen, like electrical wires. When a roof collapses it's a very serious things because no one really knows what's hiding up there. Unless you have lived in, or built, the building all manner of stuff can be hiding in the attic. It's often the place in horror movies where bad guys hang out. There are times when the roof needs a complete replacement. Maybe there was weather damage, maybe there was a nest of mice that just destroyed the place. Or maybe the roof wasn't done right the first time. When you find yourself faced with such a task, don't just pick up the first hat you see.This hat, this roof, is a part of your house. It needs to look good and function appropriately. Don't let your top remain uncovered and trust in the professionals to do the job right. Just a Little Spark was originally published on PRSD from http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/roof-installation/just-a-little-spark There are many different ways for a roof to fall into disrepair. If you've got critters making a home for themselves in the rafters, chances are they got there through a gap in the roof. If you don't pay attention to the state of your shingles after a wicked storm, the loss of these protective shields can expose your roof to the elements. Sometimes a bird will even get up on your roof and use weak shingles for their nest. If these don't sound like big deals you should get your roof inspected, just in case. You don't want to lose your home over something that was preventable. All buildings are at the mercy of the state of the roof. It can make or break operations:
While it may seem sad that an icon is going to be torn down, you have to remember that the cost to keep buildings like this in working condition is no small change. Could this have been prevented if ongoing maintenance had been performed? We'll never know. Don't let yourself get caught in the rain: if you have some roof repairs that need to get done, check this out http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/roof-repair/. The Passing of Time is courtesy of http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/ from http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/roof-repair/the-passing-of-time A roof is one of those things a lot of people take for granted. You live in a house, the roof is there. The expression for someone with a place to go home to at night is that they have 'a roof over their heads'. It should be a basic necessity. When you own a home the roof is one of those things you honestly might forget to look after. It's there all the time, right? It's easy to forget about it. That doesn't mean you should, though. Proper roof-care is serious business. It's not one of those things that you should ignore, if you can. Surely you've seen it in television shows or in movies: a house where the bad guys are hiding out suddenly explodes. The roof goes flying and then there's just a sudden mess everywhere. Sadly, these things can happen in real life too. If you were in town on the 2nd you might have been startled by the insanely loud sound of what turned out to be a gas explosion:
The scary thing is that houses in the vicinity should review their structures for damage. An explosion of that size and force can potentially weaken homes around it. The great thing is that the building was unoccupied and that no one got hurt. For those who might suddenly be in the market to get their roof replaced, stress no more! Roof replacement is something we can help you with and all the details can be found at http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/roof-replacement/. Don't leave things up to chance and make sure that you are aware of the status of your roof. The following blog article Out With a BANG was initially seen on http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/ from http://sandiego.preciseroofing.net/roof-replacement/out-with-a-bang |
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