It's a few days before Christmas, and you light a nice, toasty fire to set the holiday mood. All of a sudden, you hear a boom, a thud, and lots of stuff hitting the roof. Is it Santa coming early? Has his rocket sled crashed into your roof? No, apparently from the outside view of your house, your chimney has exploded! Does that sound about right? Here are a few reasons why this happened and what you can do to prevent it from happening again.
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Winter can be particularly hard on a flat commercial roofing, particularly when it snows. This is because snow can't slide off a flat roof as easily as it would a pitched roof. When there are heavy snow and low temperatures, that weight can sit on the roof for a long time. The following tips can help you avoid snow damage on your flat commercial roof:
Tip #1: Schedule a drain assessment
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As the snow starts to melt as winter is ending and spring is arriving, you don't want to have to worry about the excess water making it's way to your basement. Instead, you want to utilize these four tips for avoiding a huge snow meltdown in your basement altogether:
Shovel Snow Away: First off, you want to shovel all of the snow away from your home. Any snow that is against the foundation is sure to melt right into your basement.
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Many companies like to decorate their businesses for the holidays to show their customers that they are in the holiday spirit. Decorating a large business on your own could be dangerous though. It is best to hire professionals to handle the decorating for you. The following guide walks you through the steps to use when you want to get roofing contractors to decorate the exterior of your business for you:
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Keeping your home clean, appealing, and valuable can be frustrating at times. From mowing the lawn and trimming shrubs to washing windows and repairing leaky faucets, it is easy to see how so many homeowners become stressed out and overwhelmed. Of course, most maintenance is essential to protecting the real estate investment. While some tasks are considered priorities, focusing on your roof should be at the top of your list. By understanding a few common myths regarding repair, you will know when, how, and why to restore your home's roof back to a functional, valuable, and appealing state.
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