The CBS Pittsburgh website posted a feature on September 2013, giving homeowners practical tips on choosing roofing materials. While some folks will want the roof repair or roof replacement work to be accomplished as soon as possible, experts say that paying closer attention to quality can save homeowners more money in the long run. Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List, has some other tips to share:Read Full Article
Like the other 305 metropolitan areas in the United states that experienced some growth in 2012, the Tampa Bay Area expanded economically more quickly in 2012 than it has in recent years. The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area grew faster at 3.1 percent beyond the national average of 2.5 in 2013. According to a report published in the Tampa Bay Times, the area’s true big winners were the financial services and trade services sector, which experienced resounding growth.Read Full Article
The barn door, once confined to rustic areas, has been placed in the spotlight by designers who say they’re perfect for residences with wide doorways. In their current incarnation as sliding barn doors, these structural components are being used to highlight the indoor-outdoor lifestyle of hacienda style homes. Sliding barn doors can be used to partition open living spaces or added as gateways to lush gardens, separating greenery from concrete garages.Read Full Article
Florida’s Sunshine City isn’t always sunny; in fact it experiences an average precipitation rate of about 50.8 inches annually. For this reason, it’s only natural for even the most durable roofs to experience leaks now and then. As commonplace as leaks may be, these structural issues are reason enough to call reliable roofing contractors in St. Petersburg, FL from companies like Arry’s Roofing Services.Read Full Article
Maximo Marina, a dock in the city of St. Petersburg, sustained an extensive amount of damage after a quick-moving storm wreaked havoc in the area. The intensity of the storm caused part of Maximo Marina’s roof to collapse, damaging four boats and a couple of decks. A report posted on the ABC Action News website states reactions from people who witnessed the incident unfold:Read Full Article
A roof is an important part of the house; without it, homeowners would be exposed to the elements and the dangers of intrusion. Fortunately, you can secure your home by having high quality roofing materials installed by contractors that specialize in residential and commercial roofing in Clearwater, FL, like Arry’s Roofing. Clearwater, located in Pinellas County, has a humid subtropical climate, which means that homes in the region will need to be secured from frequent thunderstorms and hurricanes.Read Full Article
Commercial facilities of every size imaginable need to be fully maintained to remain structurally sound. Anthony Vross of Buildings wrote:Read Full Article
Relics of the past need to undergo periodic renovations to ensure that they’re preserved for subsequent generations; Will Chavez of the Cherokee Phoenix reports that:Read Full Article
Listed below is a humorous excerpt from a Redfin blog post:
Just once, I’d like a homeowner to call me and say: “A meteorite punched a gigantic hole in my roof. Do I need to repair my roof before selling?”Read Full Article
The excerpt below appeared on the CBS New York website on June, 2013:
Tired of the wild weather? Well, get used to it. Scientists and experts gathered at the eighth annual energy conference at the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury on Thursday to discuss extreme weather patterns, which they say are growing in intensity and frequency.Read Full Article
