Cool roofing may not be as “cool” as we think! Beginning in the 1980’s research on the benefits of cool roofs was conducted by the Department of Energy in hopes to find a way to save on energy costs and reduce our carbon footprint on the environment. The widely accepted belief that has developed from […]
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What is the Seattle Home Show? The Seattle Home Show is the Northwest’s largest consumer home show with everything for the home – indoors and out – at two annual shows in downtown Seattle at CenturyLink Field Event Center. The Spring and Fall shows present hundreds of exhibits including builders, remodelers, the latest appliances and
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SMOG-EATING Tile: BORALPURE™ Technology Living in the Pacific Northwest you hear many people complaining about the rain, cloudy skies, and overall our pretty bipolar weather. However, you don’t hear many pacific northwesters complaining about “smog” like you would in say, Los Angeles. However, air pollution is all around us and air quality affects the
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Guidelines to help enhance the look of your home, while increasing its value! When it comes to one’s home, there are several aspects that can help to enhance its aesthetics. Having a beautiful and well maintained roof will not only enhance curb appeal, but it will help to increase your home’s value. According to Better Homes
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What Is A Complete Roofing System? Did you know that roofing is designed to be installed as a complete system? Roofing manufacturers produce system components that work together to protect and waterproof the most critical leak areas of your roof. By utilizing these puzzle pieces you are ensured a quality waterproofing system has been installed
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Mechanical Seam vs. Locking Seam There have always been different kinds of roofing that a homeowner can choose from. One of the oldest and most efficient is standing seam metal roofing. Metal gives your home a classic look and enhances the roofline of any architectural style. A lot of rental spaces use standing seam and
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The Process Of Getting A New Roof If you are preparing to re-roofing your home chances are there is a bit of anxiety and a lot of questions floating through your mind. How long does it take? What if someone gets hurt? How do I prepare my home? Do I need to do anything at
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Are you prepared to comply with OSHA’s fall protection-regulations? Falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities in the construction industry today in the United States, it is averaged that each year between 150-200 workers are killed and more than 100,000 are injured as a result of falling at construction sites (U.S. Department of Labor).
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Preventing Roof Leaks 2: Leaks In The Valley Roof leaks are a very damaging problem that can cost you thousands of dollars. In this series “Preventing Roof Leaks,” we are helping you to curb the problem before it happens by recognizing the warning signs of a failing roof and taking care of it before it
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Protecting and Preserving the Environment! It is not a question whether or not our environment is being impacted by our daily activities that there is a sense or urgency to move towards more eco-friendly practices. Many manufactures have developed effective eco-friendly alternatives in their product lines that is now apart of what we call the
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