Oh, the pressure of preparing your house for sale. So, you made the decision to move forward with putting your house on the market for sale. Now, its time to clean, paint, arrange furnishings, hide items in storage and repair broken things………. that you know about! Where do you begin? You may consider upgrading finishes…
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How long does the roof of my home last? – The answer to that question depends on the type of roof covering, how well it was installed, and certain environmental factors specific to the location of your house. For purposes of this question we will not discuss any structural issues and focus on the roof…
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This can be a tricky question and difficult to answer easily and concisely, due to the fact that flashing can literally be a game of inches, where flashing that is installed but is a couple of inches out of place or too short can lead to catastrophic failure. How to Identify Proper Roof Flashing Installation…
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Hip roofs and gable roofs are two of the most common roof types to be found across the country. Because they are so common, initial construction, maintenance and roof replacement of both types are industry standards and competent tradesmen and contractors will be easy to find. However, there are distinct differences. Gable vs Hip Roof…
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The average house has hundreds of boards in the attic which make up the roof framing, but most of them can be categorized into a few basic types. We list below the various framing members, in order of their location within the attic (lowest to highest). Roof Framing Parts: Ceiling joists These boards are generally…
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Flexible duct or Flex duct is often used in the installation of residential Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems to distribute treated air throughout your house. Flex duct, as opposed to rigid duct, was introduced into the residential construction market as a cost saving measure in central heating and air conditioning systems. Flex duct…
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