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Air Flow In and Out of Buildings

Engineers call the air flowing into buildings infiltration, and that flowing out of them exfitration. These movements have a considerable impact on th...
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A Hole Through a Roof With Problems

It was a real joy to watch flames flickering in the hearth, and sparks shooting up the chimney when we were kids. Little did we think then that a chim...
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Roof Overhangs and Drip Edges

The main purpose of a roof is to keep the interior of a building warm and dry. But, it also keeps the moisture flowing down the roof away from the wal...
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Wonder Why Some Roofs Sag?

A conventional roof framework is a solid structure, resting on walls on a strong foundation. A roof may be a reinforced concrete slab. However, most C...
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Eavestrough Expansion and Contraction

All materials expand when they are warm, and contract when they cool. Steel gutters are less reactive than aluminum ones, while PVC plastic is most af...
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How Gutter Corner Joints Can Leak

Seamless, aluminum gutter corner joints can leak, whether they are on inside or outside angles, for a variety of reasons. We discuss ways to avoid thi...
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Beware False Promises on Old Gutters

Few things last forever in his modern world, although some eavestrough contractors may pretend otherwise.  Various natural forces inevitably take thei...
When Attic Ducting Starts Leaking20211228022352

When Attic Ducting Starts Leaking

When the ducting in your attic starts leaking, cracking, or whole joints pull away you could have several unfortunate events happening. This is becaus...
6 Gutter Problems to Know About20201013035940

6 Gutter Problems to Know About

Gutters may be ‘up there’ out of sight, but they play an important role in the health of a house. They make sure moisture can’t cause damp inside, or ...
The Right Way to Fit Shingles20200930020201

The Right Way to Fit Shingles

A shingle roof is a system, where each sheet contributes to the stability of the one above and below it. Get it right, and you have a composite struct...
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