I have found it necessary to occasionally coat my camper trailer roof. The roof takes a beating from weather, vibration and constant wind, when being towed down the highway. Coating a camper trailer roof requires some knowledge of its construction. It is constructed with cross ribs that support the roof paneling. Wooden cross ribs and […]
Tag Archives: Roof Leak
Picture this. You get home from work on a rainy day. You take off your shoes and sit down to warm up when you notice a dripping sound. That’s when you find out your carpet is all wet; and so are your socks. You have a roof leak. So what do you do? Is this […]
Knowing how to patch a leaky roof is one of the more useful skills that a homeowner can possess, and can literally save a home from extensive damage due to water leaks. While the techniques used to patch a roof leak are little more than basic common sense, it needs to be understood that a […]
Shingles are one of the most common roofing materials in the United States. Bituminous roofing felt is easy to use, cheap and properly applied and provides a waterproof roof that lasts a long time. However, even without overflowing the walls, they begin to be unable to completely lay down or begin to really stick. Usually […]
Damaged asphalt shingles can be a leaking nightmare. Falling branches, strong winds and natural wear and tear can all cause asphalt shingles to leak. But you don’t have to tear off the whole roof and start from scratch. You can easily replace a few shingles without breaking the bank to replace the entire roof with […]
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If your roof is leaking or damaged, you must decide how to solve the problem. Choosing between roof repair and replacement will depend greatly on the age of your roof and the amount of damage. Roof longevity by material Asphalt and fiberglass shingles commonly have a life span of 15 to 20 years. High-grade shingles […]