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Roof Tips To Keep Your Home Young

When looking to buy a house, most buyers look at the most expensive home repairs in the house they are looking to buy, to gauge whether the price they intend to offer is reasonable.  A house that is a good deal on paper, may turn out to be a disaster when the appraisal is done.  A roof that needs repairs, or a complete overhaul, is an expensive home repair that should be taken into consideration when buying a home.  A faulty foundation or one that needs repairs, is not something you can overlook.  A 30 year old furnace is not something you want to be stuck with, when you first buy the home. Or a 30 year old air conditioning system that will probably will not last much longer.

When buying a house, look for these expensive home repairs before you make an offer.  If they are in good condition, then the price may be right.  Have a thoroughly certified home inspection before you sign those papers.

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5 Factors That Can Deteriorate Roofs Faster

Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 2017 –(PR.com)– Julian Construction (http://www.julianconstruction.com), a roofing and foundation repair and foundation construction company, is informing the public on five factors that can deteriorate roofs faster, causing problems and roof leaks.

As stated by Julian Construction, roofs are built using various types of materials such as slate, rubber slate, wood shake, asphalt and metal. Eventually, these materials of the roof will wear out over time and need repair or replacement. While a good roof can last for a long time, there are certain factors that can accelerate the deterioration process.

See those listed below:
1. Design Issues: When a roof isn’t designed correctly in the first place, it can lead to sagging and splitting, as well as water and sediment accumulation. All of which are serious issues.

2. Improper installation: An improperly installed roof lowers the life expectancy of that roof. The issues you will encounter are similar to those found in a faulty design, such as poor drainage.

Kuffa: Quick answers to common house problems

Let’s try something different. I have decided to give myself a challenge.

Have you ever found yourself researching a problem around the house and after doing so becoming more confused than ever?

When inspecting a house I always try to explain verbally all of my observations and what impact it may have on the house.  When doing this I can see many times that I am losing my client because they become confused and just don’t understand.  What I have learned to do is summarize these observations as simply as possible so that they can understand.

Personally, I have the same problem.  So, I have decided to challenge myself by trying to make things more simple for you.   Here are some common and popular house problems that I will try to simplify in 15 words or less.

Question:

How can I tell if a roof is getting old?

Answer:

Stains, granular loss, “curling”, brittle to the touch, missing pieces and patches.

Question:

What is the biggest enemy to a house?

Answer:

Water (rain, ground, plumbing leaks), shade, overgrowth and neglect.

Question:

What do I need to do to keep my basement dry?

How to Repair Your Roof

Roof repairs are to homeownership what good nutrition is to overall health — a necessary component of keeping things in working order. They may not be the most glamorous projects, but they are definite musts. Here is a beginner’s guide to keeping your roof intact and your home dry.

While it’s obvious that you need to immediately address an active roof leak, it’s also wise to move quickly on more minor problems such as missing or loose shingles. That way, you can prevent water damage from starting or, if it’s already begun, from spreading further. A minority of homeowners may be willing to climb onto their roofs, but for reasons of safety and expertise, most will want to call a professional roofer.

What’s involved: For a leaking roof, the first step is identifying its location. “Most leaks exist where there’s already a pre-existing roof penetration,” says John Koch, a roofing contractor at John Koch Construction in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Leaks tend to develop near a chimney, venting pipe, screw or satellite dish, or in a valley “where two different roof pitches meet,” Koch says.