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Cedar Shingles
Can Add An Elegant Touch to Your Home
A cedar shingle roof can add aesthetic value to your home, and
exemplify unique character. Sometimes entire communities will have
predominantly cedar shingled roofs due to construction methods at
the time, or homeowner association rules of construction code. This
can give the surrounding area a uniform and pleasing look.
Many custom and higher-end builders choose cedar shingles to convey
affluence in their work. Many experts argue that they are more
environmentally friendly than man-made “composite” roofs whose
manufacture gives off emissions, and the shingles themselves can
contain asbestos, tar, and oil. However, cedar shingle roofs do
require routine examination and maintenance more so than any other
types of roofing shingles.
Cedar Shingles
Installation- Cedar shingles must be installed properly to begin
with. Use of licensed contractors who have experience with cedar is
recommended. Local building codes may mandate use of an underlayment
material of tar, paper or felt. These rules should be followed as
well as others such as type of nails (galvanized …), caulking, and
roof pitch. A poorly installed roof will have problems for years to
come.
Moisture- the single biggest problem owners of cedar shingles face.
Any moisture that does not ‘breathe’ out of the shingles will
shorten their life. The shingles will begin to rot, and then to dry
out again. Cycles of saturation and then drying out will cause the
cedar shingles to curl up on their ends. Eventually water may run
under the shingles and onto the underlying roof. It can soak through
and cause damage to the home.
Moss can cause buildup of moisture, as well as debris such as pine
needles, leaves and twigs. Homeowners should make sure to keep their
cedar shingled roofs clear of debris. Any sealer a homeowner uses
while repairing their cedar shingle roofs should be appropriate for
use. If not, the sealer may actually act to hold moisture in and
exacerbate the problem.
Inspection of the roof, and repair of cedar shingles should be done
at routine intervals; allowing a small problem to go for a period of
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Free Falling with Gutters and
Downspouts
When it rains, you find out quickly if your gutters and
downspouts are clear of debris. If they are clogged with
leaves and debris, the rain can’t flow freely and backs up.
This usually results in water falling in a way it’s not
suppose to fall – like in a waterfall down the side of your
house leaving dirty water stains.
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Protecting My House with
Asphalt Roof Shingle Coverage
The roof on the house is usually the part of the structure
that takes the worst weather beating. It gets direct sunlight,
survives exposure to wind and hail, and withstands severe
storms. The roof also insulates the house. Asphalt shingles
are one of the most popular forms of roofing for many reasons
with asphalt roof shingle coverage providing important weather
protection.
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How To Do It: Flashing Brick
Chimneys
While the term "flashing brick chimneys" may sound like a way
to light up your home for the holidays, in actuality, chimney
flashing is a way to help better seal your chimney. If you are
concerned about the effects of the environmental elements on
your chimney and roof, then flashing brick chimneys may be a
smart step for you and your home.
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How to Do It: Chimney Cap
Sealer
If you have decided to invest in a chimney cap, you will need
to know how to install your chimney cap. Chimney cap sealer
application is part of that installation process. While your
chimney cap keeps moisture, rain, and debris out of your
chimney, chimney cap sealer will prevent any moisture, rain or
debris from getting into the chimney cap area and causing it
to rot, come loose or even fall off the roof.
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Hiring Someone for Crawl Space
Mold Removal
If you realize you have a problem in your home, you need to
have someone come out to help you fix it. When you're in need
of crawl space mold removal, you can't fix this problem on
your own, so a professional service is necessary. To help you
find the best company for your needs, you might want to think
about these tips for hiring someone for crawl space mold
removal.
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What You Should Know About
Hiring a Swimming Pool Contractor
Getting the right person for your pool project will mean
hiring a swimming pool contractor that understands your needs.
This choice is not one that should be taken lightly as this is
a person that is making a significant change to your property
– for better or for worse. In order to choose the best person
for the job, you will want to consider four things in your
swimming pool contractor possibilities.
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