Home Repair Rip-Offs
Homeowners have more to worry about than being ripped off by shady contractors in this lagging economy, but such a climate brings...
Wind Damage, Part 2
HOW WIND CREATES DAMAGE UPLIFT One of the destructive forces created by wind is uplift, which is the tendency of materials to be lifted...
Constructed Wetlands: The Economic Benefits of Runoff Controls
People have a strong emotional attachment to water, arising from its aesthetic qualities -- tranquility, coolness and beauty. As a...
Wind Damage, Part 1
We know that hail is associated with storms. Usually, storms that drop hail also bring wind, as low-pressure fronts move in and out of...
Protect Your Property From Water Damage
Water may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as...
Bringing the Sunshine In and Keeping the Water Out – How to Maintain Your Window Wells
Window wells are necessary for basement windows fully or partially below grade. They enable windows to be functional which help bring in...
How Proper Grading Can Prevent Water Damage
Proper lot grading is an important consideration when dealing with wet basements. Home owners should know that no foundation wall system...
What is an Ice Dam? Prevention and Advice
Snow on your driveway is seldom more than a pain in the back. However, snow on your roof can lead to leakage, even if your roof is new....
Fall Back Safely
One of the biggest signs that summer is officially over is scheduled to take place this week. No we’re not talking about Halloween –...
The Most Vulnerable Areas on a Roof – It Pays to Keep an Eye Out!
Just like the old saying goes “All you need is a roof over your head”. But a leaking one? No homeowner wants to experience that issue. By...
