They cover a variety of roof installation and repairmen. They usually work with the contractors and builders of a new house and thereby subcontract to install its roof. However, their services do not end here. They also replace roofs for those who already have installed roofing in their house...
I had a roof leak in my rental property. I knew that the shingles were old – 15+ years – and it was time to replace the roof. Because I wasn’t in town at the time, I used a search engine tofind a local roofer. I’ve done roofing myself in the past, so I knew the quest...
I folded up custom kickout flashings and applied them to the window casing while reinstalling the cedar shingle siding. To make installation easier around the curved portion of the window, I made
32. Replace an Old Fence with Shrubs Do you have an old fence that needs replacing? Perhaps you could plant a row of boxwood or cedar hedges instead to create a living fence? 33. Add Arbors or Fence Panels Architectural items like arbors and fence panels can be a lovely addition to the...
or visible signs of severe damage may need to consider a complete roof replacement. Comprehensive roof care solutions in Tampa include expert advice on when to replace a roof and the options available to homeowners. Factors such as the age of the roof, the type of roofing material, and the ...
The straight grain of a premium-grade cedar shingle slices cleanly with a utility blade. Excessively wavy grain can contribute to cupping or warping. Narrow shingles, or “paint sticks,” don’t make the cut, either. With shingles less than 4 inches wide, there’s simply not enough surface...
to replace all the plumbing in the house and I didn’t have a meter to work off of. I guesstimated and ended up being close enough. The guy from the city that came out to install the meter found that I didn’t have the right connectors and he ran to the store and got them for...
Our preferred method to replace damaged slate is to use slate hooks instead of nails. That way, we don’t have to punch nail holes and risk breaking slates or worry about bibs sliding out over time. We drive the pointed end of the hook into the roof deck, leaving the crook of the ho...