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    Oct282020NOCOMMENTS
    Rays Roofing Shingle Solutions

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    When is it okay to Simply Replace Your Shingles?

    In certain pacific situation, its ok just to replace a couple of shingles and that all you may require to reestablish the functionality and essence of your rooftop. Asphalt shingles are made to last decades and with the latest model in the market they can last for generations.

    Before you choose to supplant shingles, it’s imperative to have an expert assess your rooftop to decide whether any of the underlaying or decking is affected by natural and unnatural damages. There’s a major contrast between a couple of missing shingles lost during to hefty breeze and a leak that stretches out through different layers of your rooftop. In the event that damages are sustained, (depending on the type damage) it’s normally a superior and cost effective option to supplant the whole rooftop.

    Remember that shingles are battling rain, hail, heat. Regardless of whether you have an extra box of shingles left over from when your rooftop was first placed, you may struggle coordinating the “new” shingles to the ones on your rooftop. Contingent upon the area and the size where the substitution may be needed, it may be hard to mix new shingles to old ones onto to the remainder of the rooftop.

    If the region where the new shingles is situated is in a unnoticeable region, or the area where new shingles are required is in relatively small, you may have the option slap on a few new shingle. The reason why this is important your new shingle may stick out like a sore thumb destroying the look of your house making your roof look inconsistent.

    Tip: If your rooftop has couple a of loose of missing shingles, don’t stand by to replace them. The shingles are there to shield your rooftop’s decking from moisture and wind. Indeed, even a little uncovered region can permit water to saturate the underlayment and the deck, where it can cause decay and leaks leaving you to pay more for your roof.

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    May272016NOCOMMENTS

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    Common Problems For Older Roofs

    Residential roof repairs are one of the most difficult issues to deal with as a homeowner, and at times can be very expensive. It’s common for old roofs to face complications, and problems that might arise with an old roof are unavoidable and usually minor, but when left untreated these issue can become major.

    Moisture and Leaking

    Generally the type of roofing on your home does not matter because moisture and leaking can be caused for many reasons. One of the most familiar causes as to why an old roof might have moisture and leaking issues is because of rain. In an older home, another common reason why your roofing is experiencing moisture and leaking is because of poor TPO roofing installation. This is one the major reasons to know the age of your home, so you are aware if your roof needs constant evaluation.

    Blow-Offs

    Another common problem that older homes, especially in windy areas, are blow-offs. Depending on the conditions of your roof, blow-off could be cause by heavy storms, or even a light breeze. Other reasons for a blow-off can be that either the roof was not installed properly, or if shingles on the roof weren’t fastened down tight enough. These come off very easily, and even the slightest of winds can rip them off the roof.

    Poor Installation

    Although it might not be the case, poor installation of roofs in older homes is in fact quite frequent. Reasons for poor installation in older homes include the lack of material, technology, and skill when the homes were built. The state of the roof is typically gone unnoticed until it is the cause of severe damage, and by then, most of the time, the situation is unable to be easily repaired. Home with older roofs need inspection by the homeowner, of what is recommended, at least twice a year and after every heavy wind and storm.

    Lack of Maintenance

    One of the most important job as homeowner is to make sure to never neglect your roof. Although it should not be considered a daily chore, you shouldn’t forget to give your roof attention every once in a while. If you live in a hot climate it’s important that you watch your roof carefully throughout the summer months. This is because the hot climate can cause the adhesives on your roof to melt. When this happens, the shingles and other materials are usually ruined, and water will soon start to leak through them. So, make sure that you inspect your roof often, because it’s less expensive to call roofing contractors, such as Ray’s Roof, to fix a minor repair than to need to have your entire roof replaced.

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    Apr292016NOCOMMENTS

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    Preparing Your Home For Winter

    Winter is a savage time for many, not only for humans, as the swings in temperature and climate conditions may wreak havoc on both physical and mental health, and cause many inconveniences. Your home is the same way. As many of the cautiously calculated components used in the construction of your home are likewise affected by the unsympathetic freezing cycle of winter.

    The two extremes of warm, humid summers and cold, dry winters, with a nearly 100-degree variation between the two has damaging effects that may be lasting on many natural materials. Numerous homeowners create a specific character for their dream home, an extension of themselves, and correct preservation from harsh elements is necessary to maintain its healthy appearance and functioning. Similar to human skin requiring extra hydration during the winter, nearly all materials used from woods, cement, stone and the joints and “glue” that keep it together are affected by this weather cycle.

    An abundance of engineer testing and examination goes into detecting the material and structural solidity of any home. Engineers perform construction materials testing on all materials affected by new or add-on construction projects, such as ground soil, foundation, cement and retaining walls; however, failures do occur. Using concrete as an example of how the thaw cycle affects the material, deterioration occurs when concrete is critically saturated, roughly 91% of its pores are filled with water. When water freezes to ice, it occupies 9% more space than the water did and may cause distress in the concrete. The deterioration begins with the first freeze/ thaw cycle and continues through successive winters.

    Icy, dry weather introduce a host of other complications that may affect even the newest custom built homes. Less humidity results in the contraction of wood flooring and cabinetry, just as the summer months result in swelling. When the damp content of wood changes from exposure to different temperatures and shifts in the environmental humidity levels, it may cause wood to shrink, swell and warp. If the moisture content changes occur frequently, it may eventually weakens the wood’s purpose. The density of the wood varies by species, and both the grain pattern and species determine the susceptibility to shrinking and warping. While all of this is taken into account during the building process, and wood is subjected to appropriate treating and finishes to be durable, there are inevitable shifts over time with the foundation, the structure, and the materials that hold it all together. One of the easiest ways to prevent indoor wood from being affected by the extreme shifts outside is to maintain consistent humidity levels in the house.
    Other common cold weather home issues that are common include:

    • caulking may shrink, leaving gaps in the base or crown molding
    • stresses in the roof around penetrations and walls due to ice damming
    • snow accumulation against the side of house seeping into the side of building and crawl spaces
    • un-insulated water pipes freezing and bursting

     

    Consulting with a home builder on any of these issues to prevent headaches in the spring may be the best course of action.

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