All posts tagged "roof"
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Tip of the Day: Rooftop Safety
Here is one quick, money-saving tip that will help you fix up and improve your home. All from the award-winning On The House Tip of the Day. https://onthehouse.com/tip_audio/2017/2017-01-05.mp3
- Posted January 5, 2017
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Tip of the Day: Roof Vent Do’s And Don’ts
Here is one quick, money-saving tip that will help you fix up and improve your home. All from the award-winning On The House Tip of the Day.
- Posted September 23, 2016
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Winter Home Improvement Checklist: Roof Repairs
With Winter swiftly approaching there are a number of tasks which one can perform that will prevent the home from sustaining damage from inclement weather and, at the same time, minimize the negative impact that water can...
- Posted December 17, 2015
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Stopping Little Critters From Getting In Your Home
Q. We hear what we believe are squirrels pouncing on our roof and fear that they may get into our home. Any suggestions on how we might keep them out? A. This is the time of year...
- Posted December 4, 2015
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What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Roof [Infographic]
Keeping your roof in good working order is vital to keeping the rest of your home and your possessions safe from the elements. That’s why it is an advantage if you can visit a reliable site to...
- Posted November 14, 2015
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Show Notes: Generators, Allergies and Grills
Is your generator ready for a winter workout? Is your home filled with allergens? Is your grill ready for winter storage? If you answered yes to all these questions, Morris and James have answers for you. ...
- Posted October 17, 2015
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What is a Modified Bitumen?
Question: I have an old tar-and-gravel roof that I am getting re-done. My contractor is suggesting a “Modified bitumen” roof. What is this? (John, San Mateo CA) Answer: Modified bitumen roofing is made of asphalt that has...
- Posted October 5, 2015
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Should We Remove Shakes Before The Tile Roof Is Put On?
Q. We’ll be installing a new roof soon, and it’ll most likely be lightweight tile roofing. We currently have a heavy shake roof. Should we remove the shakes before the tile roof is put on or should the...
- Posted September 14, 2015
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Ridding Your Home of Roof Rats
What to look out for when dealing with roof rats One evening after everyone had gone to bed and our home was quiet, we detected a faint scratching coming from the ceiling. It became more intense the...
- Posted June 7, 2015
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Get Your Roof Ready for Hurricane Season 2015
Given the early start to Hurricane Season 2015 with the arrival of Tropical Storm Ana in mid-May, experts at DaVinci Roofscapes advise homeowners to act now to prepare their homes for potentially volatile weather this summer. “Hurricane...
- Posted May 22, 2015