Viliam Basics of downspout maintenance Downspouts are the vertical lengths of piping attached to the sides of a home. They connect to the gutters that run vertically along the roof so that runoff water can be carried off the roof and safely away from the home, preventing damage to the structure and surrounding foundation. Downspouts are … Read more
Turning a flat asphalt roof into a pitched roof This video is all about turning a flat asphalt roof into a pitched roof later on. You see the stages of removing the asphalt roof, building the new roof structure, felting and battening, tiling with concrete tiles, cutting into the wall and sealing the edge with … Read more
DEWALT DW713 – an excellent single-bevel 10-Inch compound miter saw The DEWALT DW713 is an excellent Single-Bevel Compound 10-inch Miter Saw that delivers accurate cuts quickly and is ideal for cutting crown moldings, baseboards and a range of other things. This saw is the ideal tool for miter-cutting and crosscutting applications as it is equipped … Read more
Flat roof installation steps STEP 1 Before the flat roof installation, sweep the roof clear of all loose chippings and debris check the substrate for any water damaged timberwork and replaced if required. STEP 2 Underlay is fitted to the flat area of the roof only (not fully bonded system) STEP 3 If the roof … Read more
The cost of the roof construction The offer for the construction of the roof usually also includes the item budget of the construction. To what extent can it be relied on? In the offer phase, the project is made as universal as possible and only concerns standard conditions. It must be also interesting from a marketing point of view – lower price often wins the … Read more
Why to use the chimney caps Chimney caps, even though not absolutely necessary, are very much a recommended part of your chimney. They offer a couple of features you might really appreciate: chimney caps protect your chimney and fireplace or stove from water, without a chimney cap, if you use a straight chimney liner, you … Read more
The aluminum roof Let´s say you have already decided to roof your house with metal roofing. Good choice but you´re still just somewhere at the beginning of your journey. There are some questions you have to ask yourself: what durability do you require from your metal roofing material? is your desired roofing material in harmony … Read more
Why plastic skylights? Plastic materials are very advantageous these days. First, they can be produced from recycled plastic materials. Second, they can be recycled in the future to manufacture another plastic product. Third, based on the above facts, plastic is a cheap material. Fourth, plastic is durable and lasts a long time. Do the plastic … Read more
Polycarbonate Roofing Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic material with excellent mechanical, thermal, and optical features. Polycarbonate roofing usually is delivered as polycarbonate sheets or polycarbonate panels. Polycarbonate sheets, polycarbonate panels Both polycarbonate sheets and polycarbonate panels are made of the same material but have different sizes. Both polycarbonate sheets and polycarbonate panels are lightweight roofing products … Read more
Article from my friend, Mack Dorler from Bern, Switzerland. The architectural gambrel roof design is very popular both in Europe and the USA, as it maximizes the space in the building. The reason behind it is because the roof bends at two angles as opposed to the traditional one angled-roof design, thereby giving you more … Read more