93 articles on "roof"

Choose An Architectural Style That’s Perfect For You

Most people are attracted to a home for more than its number of bedrooms and square footage. Whether consciously or subconsciously, you are drawn to the individual character of a home. Part of what makes up that character is referred to as architectu...

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Discovering Fiberglass Roofing Panels for your Roofing Needs

Discovering Fiberglass Roofing Panels for your Roofing Needs by: Sara Jenkins Roofs are an integral part of the house. The design of a roof tells a lot about the structure. They can be stylish, grand, historical, modern, versatile and so much mo...

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The Benefits Of Bathroom Tiles

If you want to ensure that your bathroom is sufficiently water resistant then ceramic bathroom tiles are an excellent choice as a wall covering. Not only do they have very good water proof capabilities, there are also a wide range of other reasons wh...

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Home Inspection Checklist

Home Inspection Checklist by: Mike Plank Although architectural details, wall and floor coverings, modern conveniences and many other factors are important in the buying decision, the focus of this inspection is on the structural/mechanical/elec...

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Koi Pond - is pH Important?

What do some liner promoters and salesmen say about professional pond installations using concrete and rebar, plus mortar to hold the rocks? (1) "One problem with concrete and mortar construction is that of cement alkali leaching out for some time a...

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Guide To Fascias And Soffits

Don't worry if you have never heard of fascias and soffits. When you find out what they are you will realise you've been seeing them your whole life, just without realising! On most houses the guttering that runs alongside the house under t...

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Quick Proof Reading Can Lead to a Costly Mistake

Quick Proof Reading Can Lead to a Costly Mistake by: Laura Hickey If you know of anyone writing that likes to hear others experiences from authors, please share this and include the byline. One Isn't Enough When it Comes to Proof Reading Yo...

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Built-Up Roofing Details

Typically, roofs with slopes and angles were favored for most residential buildings and even some commercial artifices. Their natural ability to stream away rain and snow without installing heavy-duty insulation systems has made them an effective and...

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Built-Up Roofing Installation

Generally, roofs with slants and inclines are favored by most residential and commercial residences. Slanted, traditional roofs successfully stream away rain and snow without installing commodious insulation systems at an affordable rate. Built-up r...

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What is a Soffit?

A soffit is technically the underside of any architectural component such as a staircase, archway or ceiling. In today's world however it is really only used to describe the underside of a roof overhang. The word itself comes from "sotto" the It...

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