May

14

With energy prices rising to record levels, consumers and businesses are looking for alternatives. One alternative is solar energy captured by roofing tiles, shingles and panels. Solar technology is advancing at a rapid rate, offering new options for those who want to take the making of electricity into their own hands.
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May

2

People tend to get a visual when you mention the word roofer. Big muscular guy with toolbelt, steel-toed boots, hard hat & maybe just a little bit of roofer’s crack. Roofers from one country to the next are pretty much the same.

The roof repair guyHalf way around the world in West Papua — things are a lot different. Palm-lined tropical beaches make life a little slower and simpler here.

Rainy season takes its toll on roofs in this part of the globe. If your roof springs a leak (and it probably will) then you will be in need of services from the roof repair guy.
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Apr

10

Finding quality bloggers who write about the Roofing Industry is challenging. Quite frankly they are few and far between. In the past few days of searching, I have come across several that were no more than spam efforts of cut and paste jobs from a popular free article site.
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Apr

2

Rebuilding Together Aurora (formerly Christmas in April Aurora) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to helping low-income homeowners, through home renovation and repair.

Its not just the roofs. Every year skilled and unskilled volunteers alike join together in a unique Spring event to repair homes in the Aurora community. Since 1993, the year of the first Rebuilding Day, the Aurora affiliate of the national organization Rebuilding Together rehabilitates and revitalizes the houses of Aurora’s low-income population, particularly the elderly, disabled, and families with children.
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Mar

22

CertainTeed ColorViewHaving problems visualizing your home or project with color chips and samples?

Try Certainteed’s ColorView to help visualize your home by allowing you to create your own custom exterior from CertainTeed’s extensive library of residential building products and colors. Creating your dream home has never been easier!

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Feb

26

Attic moisture entering through living areaMoisture-related problems in your attic can lead to premature roof failure as well as health and comfort problems. Sealing your attic, in combination with proper insulation and ventilation, can improve your quality of life and increase the durability & energy efficiency of your home.

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Feb

22

Modern home construction methods result in better insulated and tighter homes. This can save the average homeowner money on energy bills and make the need for a well ventilated attic even more important.
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Feb

22

Preventing Ice Dam Leaks

February 22, 2008 | 1 Comment


Ice Dam at Roof Eave

In our previous article, we learned about the cause & effects of ice damming. Let’s continue with possible solutions for ice damming problems

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Feb

21

The Ice Dam Cometh

February 21, 2008 | 4 Comments

Many homeowners in the northern regions have experienced a winter storm condition called ice damming. Ice dams occur when a sequence of weather conditions occur within a brief time frame. Conditions for ice damming usually only occur every five to seven years, but 3 out of the last 7 winters in the Chicago area have fueled such conditions.

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Blogroll

  • CalFinder’s Solar Blog - Keeps homeowners and industry experts in tune with the latest trends and topics related to residential solar power.
  • Contractor Talk for Roofing Professionals - Quite popular sub-forum of ContractorTalk.com for trade talk amongst contract roofing professionals.
  • DIY Roofing Forum - A DIY forum for roofing, gutters and waterproofing discussing installations, repairs and maintenance.
  • Professional Roofing Magazine - An official publication for the NRCA
  • RC Columns - The syndicated Columns feed from Roofing Contractor magazine.
  • RC Features - The syndicated Feature Articles feed from Roofing Contractor magazine.
  • Roofing at This Old House - Roofing discussion forum and advice from This Old House’s premier website.
  • Roofing.com - A community of Roofers, Roofing contractors, and people seeking information about their roof.
  • RSI Magazine - eNews for roofing, siding and insulation.
  • The Construction Informer - This blog is a place for free-spirited discussions about building, with emphasis on green building technology.
  • Todd Fratzel’s Home Advice - Home Improvement Advice for everyone from beginners to seasoned DIY’ers and professional contractors.