There are five primary types of insulation for roofs, with their own advantages and disadvantages. The key value is always the capacity of insulation to resist heat flow. — This is also known as thermal resistance and is often measured in terms of R-value. The higher that value, the bett...
The technology of insulation has accelerated in recent years. The old, time proven insulations have been improved, and new synthetic and natural insulations and composites are frequently appearing. These new insulations add to the difficulty of the designer, in trying to improve his product. His ...
Prior to committing to door installation, one of the most important decisions you need to make is which material your door will be made from. One of the more popular materials within the marketplace is steel and we’re here to weigh in on its pros and cons. Steel Entry Door Advantages...
This article will take a deeper look at this insulating material, including its origins, manufacturing process, and weigh its pros and cons. It should help you decide whether or not mineral wool insulation is suitable for your home. Table of Contents What is Mineral Wool Insulation? The Manufac...
Cons of EPDM Roofing Relatively Easily Damaged When compared to the two other main types of single-ply membrane, TPO and PVC, unreinforced EPDM (which is used on the majority of EPDM roofs) is more susceptible to puncture damage from careless foot traffic, dropped tools, etc. ...
Wood shakes are hand-cut from blocks of wood, so have a more rustic appearance. They’re thicker too, so slightly more expensive than wood shingles. Pros and Cons The advantages of wood shingles and shakes are: Wood has natural beauty that ranges from rustic shakes to handsome, neat shingle...
Pros and cons of asphalt shingles Pros As the most common and popular roofing option, it is fairly easy to find a roofer who can make repairs. They are very easy to install and remove, decreasing the amount of time that you will have people working on your roof. ...
2. replace the motor start/run capacitor (if it use one) as a low-cost repair trial cheaper than doing a lot of diagnostics 3. temporarily bypass the jetted tub motor switch, perhaps using an external temporary switch, to see if the motor starts normally ...