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We replaced the metal vent with a different vent as it was improperly installed.
We sealed around the chimney flashing and shingles that were loose.
We did go into the attic and the entire inside of the roof decking is covered in frost. This will lead to the cycle of defrosting on sunny days and refrosting on cold days with will create black mould and wood rot.
To stop this the homeowner needs a whole new roof with properly installed decking, underlayment and proper roofventilation.
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We had to remove a bent soffit vent to match up at the store and replace with a matching soffit.
Cut back all 3 valleys at bottom and nailed down and sealed them correctly. We also sealed up 2-3 vents with exposed nails on the hip and ridge capping. Future work will be required.
A picture was taken of the shingles on the roof and the customer should replace roof within the year. The shingles are extra brittle and cracked on entire roof and problems will occur in the future. Within the …
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Both vent pipe stacks were lifted in the front and water is running into the nail holes. We had to remove all fasteners and reseal. We nailed the vents back in place properly. We preformed a roof tune up and assessed there is a good 3 years left on the roof. But, the top of the chimney is crumbling and needs to be dealt with soon.
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We removed a bathroom vent and a roof vent on the North side of the roof. We started by removing the shingles, cut new holes and added an ice and water shield. We then reinstalled new vents and reinstalled roofing shingles. We sealed around the vent and sealed a couple of spots that were leaking and did a roof tune up.
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We had to removed one attic vent and seal the wood under and over the vent area, and reinstall the existing vent.
We also replaced the vent on back of house, with new one because it was cracked
We added Pipe flashing to the 3 inch pipe where it was cracked.
Old repair done shingles over shingles, took off old shingles as there had framing nails sticking out roof—and replaced that section with shingles (back of house above chimney area).
Sealed every seam in 12×12 foot span with roof cement
Roof needs replacing, there is …
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No matter how much precaution you take to minimize roof repair, your asphalt roof can still drain your pocket in other ways. The high temperatures during the summer months can especially be brutal on your energy bills because it is the time when your roof will absorb the heat outside and bring it into your home.
Switching to cooler alternatives for your roof can help you save on your utility bills. These products contain some form of reflective coating or material that will prevent the rays from getting into the house.
If …
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Even with a gutter filter installed, you still cannot escape the occasional necessity of clearing off of debris and small leaves that have managed to slip into your gutter. In relying solely on your filter without inspecting your gutters, you are exposing your roof to risks of clogged gutters and stagnant water.
Left alone, water will eventually seep into the other parts of the house, rot your wood and breed molds in some places. Gutters without filters are even more likely to hoard leaves and, together with the water weight, it …
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Building your own storage shed is one home improvement project you can do on weekends. While there are plenty of sheds you can purchase from hardware stores or specialty retailers, you may want to have something that you built with your own hands, especially if you are not crazy about the usual polyethylene material to hang out in your landscaped backyard.
Another option to consider is the shed kits that contain instructions on how to use the connectors included in them and the kinds of lumber lengths to purchase. When you …
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Defining the kind of roof repair a house needs is every homeowner’s dilemma. With its costs being the primary concern, most households would delay giving their roof any attention and would push the problem to the back burner. Little do they know that the roof being their only defense against the elements, it is one part of the house that has to be kept in good condition. Otherwise, they are not only exposing their families to potential health hazards, they are also bringing down the value of their investment.
One indicator …



