Archives for 2013 - Page 2
Emergency DIY Roof Leak Patch Up Tips
You hear the dripping sound before you see it, as the water begins to slide along the entertainment system threatening to drown your video game console and Blu-ray disc player in brownish liquid. As you run over to save your ...
How to Compare Insulation Products
Deciding what kind of insulation is best for your needs can be a somewhat daunting task. What it really boils down to are two key questions:
What is the R-Value of the insulation?
What type of insulation do you need?
R-Value
The efficiency of ...
How to Check Your House for Air Leaks
If you have air leaks in your home, you could be spending much more in heating and cooling costs than is necessary. The best way to find air leaks is to hire a technician who can perform an energy assessment. ...
Engineers Advance Soundproofing for Buildings
Noise pollution is becoming more and more of a concern for people throughout the U.S. and other countries. After all, noise has been shown to cause elevated levels of stress and is a contributor to many different types of illness. ...
Roof Repair Fall Prevention Tips
Both residential and commercial roof repair requires workers to perform their duties facing a myriad of risks, with the greatest being an injury or death from a fall. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) arm of the U.S. ...
Roofer Nail Gun Safety Research Underway
An everyday roof repair tool, the nail gun, can be dangerous if proper caution is not taken at all times by everyone working on the project.
Making Roof Repair Safer
In an attempt to reduce non-union carpenter pneumatic nail gun ...
Austin TX Roofers Installed Many Solar Panels in 2012
Austin Roofing Contractors See Increase in Solar Panels
Roofers in Austin, Texas installed a record number of solar panels in 2012, thanks in part to the Austin Energy rebate program, which reimburses customers $2 per watt, in addition to commercial ...
Roofing Research Improves Solar Shingles
Did you know that the solar heat absorbed by the roofs in this country would be enough to produce the electricity used by half of all Americans? Doesn’t it make sense then, that more time and capital should ...
Roofing Nails Roofers Use
Whenever you begin a roof repair project around your home, you should know what tools are best suited to make it a smooth and successful process. Among those that you will need for a productive roofing job are ...
New Roofing That Self-Regulates Temperature
Roofing contractors may soon be offering a new way to help save you money on your energy bill. Many roof and attic systems on the market today are very efficient at keeping attics cool in the summer or at ...