Proper maintainence of your roof is really necessary to keep your family safe.Many people neglect proper caring of your roof and this leads to a serious trouble sometimes.I would suggest you to manage your roof porperly and do not overlook small damages or leaks which might have a place in your roof and to repair it as soon as possible.To properly maintain it you should know the basics of it so lets discuss the basics of roof maintainance.
If you live in a warmer climate then you must be having a flat roof.The maintainance of Flat roof is easy but still certain precautions should be taken.Flat roof normally have edges on its sides, making it difficult for us to see it completely from the ground.To check it properly you need to climb it and see it from there.You should check for any leaks,there should be no debris on the top of it.The pipes should be clean so that the water flows out without any breaks.The management should be such that no water should collect over the roof in the rainy season else it will penetrate through it and would damage the ceiling.Checking the roof atleast once in a year in necessary but if you live in an area where there is plenty of storms then checking it once in 3 months is required.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Preventing Basements Leaks
Basement leaks is one of the common problem which each and everyone faces.People panic when they have a basement leak as it ruins some valuable items, but there is nothing to panic,I will tell you some basic tips with which you can prevent Basement leaks.These tips are given below:-
1- Do not allow the water to collect around the foundation.If much water gets collected into the soil then slowly and gradually it would start seeping in through the wall and would ultimately damage it.
2- Have a good drainage system,the roof gutters should be kept clean.If water is allowed to collect in the roof gutters then ultimately it would get leaked into the basement.The best way is to keep the gutters clean so that water passes through it during rains.
3- The slope of the soil should be away from the house,this would prevent the rainfall from entering the house through walls.Use clean fill dirt in building up the soil around your house.This will definitely add to your waterproofing efforts.
4- Do not allow bushes to grow near the foundation.If this happens cut it to allow for the drainage system to work well.
5- You can also check the predicted flood levels of the rivers nearby your house and if there is some problem then you can check your landscape to prevent the water from entering your house.The predicted water levels should act as a warning and you should act before it.
6- Look for any cracks near the foundation and try to repair it permanently.If you want you can take the help of a professional in this regard.Do not overlook smaller cracks as they can invite larger cracks and hence water seepage in future.
7- The best way to protect the basement leak is to seal the foundation walls with a waterproofing agent.Make sure you do it after thoroughly cleaning the surface.
8- If you notice any kind of crack in the foundation then repair it with a foundation crack repair cement.If there are any leaks around the pipes then fix it with a PipeTite Gap Filler Kit.
1- Do not allow the water to collect around the foundation.If much water gets collected into the soil then slowly and gradually it would start seeping in through the wall and would ultimately damage it.
2- Have a good drainage system,the roof gutters should be kept clean.If water is allowed to collect in the roof gutters then ultimately it would get leaked into the basement.The best way is to keep the gutters clean so that water passes through it during rains.
3- The slope of the soil should be away from the house,this would prevent the rainfall from entering the house through walls.Use clean fill dirt in building up the soil around your house.This will definitely add to your waterproofing efforts.
4- Do not allow bushes to grow near the foundation.If this happens cut it to allow for the drainage system to work well.
5- You can also check the predicted flood levels of the rivers nearby your house and if there is some problem then you can check your landscape to prevent the water from entering your house.The predicted water levels should act as a warning and you should act before it.
6- Look for any cracks near the foundation and try to repair it permanently.If you want you can take the help of a professional in this regard.Do not overlook smaller cracks as they can invite larger cracks and hence water seepage in future.
7- The best way to protect the basement leak is to seal the foundation walls with a waterproofing agent.Make sure you do it after thoroughly cleaning the surface.
8- If you notice any kind of crack in the foundation then repair it with a foundation crack repair cement.If there are any leaks around the pipes then fix it with a PipeTite Gap Filler Kit.
When to Call a Roofing Professional?
You should be thankful to your roof that it saves you from wind,rain,hail and other storms.But give yourself some time to think how much does a roof deals with wear and tear to protect you and your family from nature's wreath.If anyhow it becomes leaky then is the time for you to react.
There are many precautions which you need to take in order to remain safe and these are mentioned below:-
1- If the roof is leaking then immediately find out the cause of the leak.If you do not repair it then you are sure to remain prepare for future damage.Without wasting more time you should immediately call a roofing professional who would check the leak and would tell you the cause.
2- You should clean the debris and the dirt collected on the roof and while cleaning it if you find out any damage then it is time to call an experienced professional.
3- Take a careful look at the Shingles if it has been damaged because of the Hail or any other cracks which may have resulted due to any other reason.You should not overlook it and should call a roofing professional.
4- You should get over the roof to have a good look at the missing Shingles as it can be seen from the naked eyes.
5- Check for the pieces of Shingles on the ground which may have blown to the ground by the strong winds.You must locate these immediately and make a roofing professional to look at it.
There are many precautions which you need to take in order to remain safe and these are mentioned below:-
1- If the roof is leaking then immediately find out the cause of the leak.If you do not repair it then you are sure to remain prepare for future damage.Without wasting more time you should immediately call a roofing professional who would check the leak and would tell you the cause.
2- You should clean the debris and the dirt collected on the roof and while cleaning it if you find out any damage then it is time to call an experienced professional.
3- Take a careful look at the Shingles if it has been damaged because of the Hail or any other cracks which may have resulted due to any other reason.You should not overlook it and should call a roofing professional.
4- You should get over the roof to have a good look at the missing Shingles as it can be seen from the naked eyes.
5- Check for the pieces of Shingles on the ground which may have blown to the ground by the strong winds.You must locate these immediately and make a roofing professional to look at it.
How to fix the rafter
To fix the rafter, you are basically just cutting out another rafter to put right next to it, otherwise noted as the "sister" rafter. Cut your plywood to match the length of the existing rafter. If part of the old rafter is split in half, try to remove it and then accommodate for the length subtracted with the new wood. Use a tape measure for measurements and a pencil to mark where to cut. Then use a table saw to finish the job.
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