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Don’t Forget Your Mittens!
I’ve heard stories from many people whose mothers, mine included, seemed to be cut from the same cloth. In winter, as we left the house growing up, mom would always say, “Don’t forget your hat” or “Don’t forget your gloves”. They wanted us to be warm and protect our skin. Now in my professional adult years, I’ve realized that they were really talking about R-value and thermodynamics! The more layers and insulation from the elements, the warmer we’d be when ...
Read MoreSkylights Shouldn’t Be Causing Waterfalls
Indoor waterfalls and water features in your building can be relaxing. Maybe those places are your go-to area to decompress after a stressful day. But one thing is for sure. If the waterfall is unintended and coming from the skylights, it’s probably time to replace them! If your skylights and daylighting devices let in more than just light, it’s time to determine the cause. Many popular plastic and acrylic skylights have useful service lives of 20 years. That is due ...
Read MoreWhat’s The “Best” Roof System
Technology continues to evolve exponentially every year. 100 years ago when Cole Roofing was installing roofs, choices for roof systems were limited. Now, it’s A La Carte with so many different acronyms (EPDM, TPO, PVC, SBS, PUMA, FP are just a few) that create more questions than answers. So, which one’s the best, and what to use?!? Each system has its extensive list of pros and cons, which is the best advice I can give without a lengthy discussion. It ...
Read More5 Things to Check on Your Roof Before Winter Arrives
1. Check and clean the gutter and debris from the roof 2. Check the roof for missing shingles, punctures in the membrane, or defects in flashing 3. Ensure your building or home is insulated properly 4. Check the interior ceiling for water marks or other signs of a leak 5. Check around the perimeter of the building for any objects that can fall, puncture, or grow into the roof system and compromise the integrity. That’s a great start. Cole Roofing’s ...
Read MoreTis the (Maintenance) Season!
We are well into the hurricane season, and Hurricane Ian reminded us how much rain could come with a hurricane. Let us not forget…with rain comes water weight. Hurricane Ian is a strong example of a 100-year storm, and commercial building codes consider those storms. However, the building may be structurally stressed without your knowledge if the roof system doesn’t allow proper drainage. Specifically, when was the last time someone was on your roof to remove debris? This time of ...
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