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Roofing
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The Enemies Of A Roof
This article is about how a roof system's performance is affected by numerous factors. Knowing about these roofing enemies will help you make informed roof system buying decisions. Learn how to protect your roof from wind, ice, condensation, deterioration and much more.
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Roofing Terminology And System Components
This article explains parts of a roof and defines roofing terminology. This article will improve your basic knowledge about roofing. Read about edges, slopes, trusses and much more. You can also learn about the five basic components that are part of all steep-slope roof systems (i.e., roofs with slopes of 25 percent or more.
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Beautiful Thatch Roof Substitutes
Traditional thatch roofing is arguably the most beautiful and natural looking roofing material available, you might well be surprised by the availability of alternative similar products that can be very innovatively used to create a specific look or be used at locations where this material might not be as readily available.
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The Benefits of Getting Solar Roof Vents
Attics can be treasure-troves of information and mementos that bring a family together. However, what most people do not know is the fact that attics are not really that ideal a place to keep your treasured mementos in. This is because attics are the most vulnerable to heat and humidity during the summer. This means that every summer, your treasures are exposed to the type of conditions that destroy them slowly. One way to prevent this from happening is the installation of solar roof vents.
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What You Must Know About Torch Down Roofing Installation
Try and divide your work in small steps and assign different jobs to different people. Nothing is more disastrous than a team of people working on a roof and none of them knowing exactly what he or she is supposed to do. Each individual should be given individual responsibilities for better efficiency while torch down roofing installation is going on.
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Ice Dams - Ground Zero for Roof Leaks and Costly Problems!
Ice Dams are a major cause for roof leaks during and after the winter months. They can cause thousand of dollar in damage to roofs, walls and insulation. Learn the steps to prevent them before they occur, why they occur, and what you need to do to prevent them from happening to your home!
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Designing a Thatched Roof or Lapa in South Africa
Before designing your thatched roof the following should be taken into consideration:
1. Consider carefully in which area of your property the roof will be erected
2. Assess the ground area where the roof will be constructed for underground water pipes, power cables, irrigation pipes, etc. as this can play a role when planting poles in the ground for supporting the roof.
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Thatch Roofing-The Pros And The Cons
Traditional thatch roofing is arguably the most beautiful and natural looking roofing material available, with its high volumes and rustic & cool atmosphere you might want to overlook the fact that there are various considerations to be taken into account before setting your mind on this particular roofing material for your dream home
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Applying A New Shingle Roof
New roof application can be a dangerous, but profitable task. Precautionary measures should be taken for fall protection. Most roofs, however, are not very steep and can be replaced by an able bodied homeowner. If more than one layer of shingles already exist, removal will be required, which will call for a large trailer or a dump truck. After removal, all existing nails will be driven, and damaged wood replaced.
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Thatch Roofing: Innovations in Fire Protection
Modern laying techniques also eliminate the exaggerated fire risk that many people fear regarding thatch. Nowadays various fire blankets are placed in between the thatch and with the correct compaction the fire risk is virtually eliminated and with the use of lightning conductors, thatch is no longer the hazardous material of the past.
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