Finding and stopping leaks on flat roofs can turn into a challenge and expensive endeavor for building owners. Often times a roofing contractor will need multiple visits to find and put a stop to leaks. This will increase the repair costs each visit and work that is done and the reason being is because flat roofs can have traveling water from where the actual leak is occurring. It is more difficult to locate leaks on a flat roof than sloped roofs. When the roofing contractors comes to the building to inspect the leak(s), there is some information they are going to need to help them. With building owners knowing what information the contractor needs, the quicker the leak(s) can be located and a solution can be done and the lower the cost to the building owner when a solution can be accomplished in fewer visits. Below are the questions contractors will need answered from buildings owner.

Every roofing system has its own lifespan that it has been determined to last. If an annual maintenance program has been establish and the roof is repaired when needed, lifespans can be extended. Even if a roofing system like Duro Last that requires little to no maintenance doesn’t mean that the roof doesn’t need to be looked at and maintained, it just means you do not have to do it as often. The thing we need to remember with a commercial roof is the effects it takes 24/7 all year long. If you take care of your roof, it will take care of you.

Often buyers and sellers are negotiating price, especially when it comes to repairs that need tending to. Whether you are the buyer or seller you need to ensure the roof is intact and in good condition. Sometimes the buyer will offer to repair or replace the roof and sometimes its up to the seller to do. So what should you do and look for as a buyer or seller?

What is Duro Last?

Duro-Last Roofing is a prefabricated PVC membrane. The product is waterproof it is even used in pools as a liner. The membrane is used for flat or low sloped roofs. It is known for the highest quality roofing system. There are also accessories for roofs like vent pipes wraps.

Because the market for construction can fluctuate depending on weather conditions, time of year, and area; there is room for bogus contractors to scam homeowners and businesses of thousands of dollars. Construction can be a touch and go business for many trying to find work which can lead to small construction individuals or companies to try scamming people. While the license requirements vary by state, you must still be cautious when picking a contractor for any kind of home improvement work. This is especially true when there has been a disaster of any kind or size. Thankfully there are signs that are commonly used by these type of contractors that you can be watchful for to avoid being scammed. Here is a list of some scams that should give you a red flag.

There are advantages and disadvantages for having a flat roof instead of a slope roof. Slope roofs are designed to shed water where flat roofs need a drain system installed. Even though these roofs are said to be flat, they actually have minimal slope in them to help with the water draining, or when the roof is installed the drain hole area will be lower a bit to ensure water to flow to that drain.

Most Duro Last roofs that are installed are usually gray or white in color. As everyone knows white can get dirty or “show” different from other colors when it comes to a roof. Even thought Duro Last is almost maintenance free, there are some things you should know about your roof material to help you care and clean it. You do not have to clean your roof besides keeping debris off of it but some people do like to to keep their roof clean and looking like new, no harm in that.

The Madison branch of Alcorn, Goering, & Sage Lawoffice received a new Duro Last roof this summer. 

Many people have had to clean their gutters after spring finally came. Because lets face it, many of us do not want to be on the ladder during the winter to clean our gutters from the fall leaves.  Now fall will be around the corner and before we know it our yards will be filled with leaves and our gutters clogged all over again. There are not that many homes in our area that do not have trees surrounding. Living in the country and around trees anyone is going to have to clean gutters quite often.

Quite a bit of homes these days are straying from brick or wood homes to vinyl siding. While this can be a lower cost alternative, there is still some maintenance and cleaning care that needs done to ensure the vinyl siding stays in good condition. Many homes can have problems with fading, cracking or breaking, and mildew, mold and dirt issues. To help with these issues here are some tips to help you care and maintain your vinyl siding.