• Emergency Repairs: An emergency roof repair can prevent damage to a building's furnishings, roof decking, wall studs, floors or rafters. • Metal Roof Installation: Metal roofs continue to grow in popularity among residential and commercial property owners. • Maintenance Programs: Professional maintenance can increase the life of a roof and decrease the potential need for costly repairs. Maintenance plans offer an economical way to secure the preventive maintenance needed for a healthy…
21 year old Dylann Roof opened fire one Wednesday night at historical Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Before opening fire, Roof spent an hour inside the church attending a prayer meeting with his soon to be victims. Witnesses say Roof stood up suddenly and said he was there to “shoot black people”, and that’s when he began to shoot. Other statements witnesses say Roof said were: “You’ve raped our women, and you are taking over the country… I have to do what I have to do.” Eight people died at the scene.…
Quality First Roofing is a roofing contractor that is located in Omaha, Nebraska. This locally owned and operated business has over 25 years of experience. Some of their services include residential roofing services, commercial roofing services, siding installation and repair-vinyl, wood, and cement, gutter installation and repair- seamless, and home restoration services. Quality First Roofing is a BBB Accredited Business.…
h1: Structural Repair in Florida Do you have rotten beams, foundation cracks, water leaks and other foundation issues in Florida? These issues often lead to structural defects. One of the most common structural problems is wall rotation caused by expansive soils in the Florida area. Because of Florida's geological history, the surface soils that supports structures consist of clay and loose sands.…
The Eden House New Orleans and Trafficking Hope, Louisiana (Baton Rouge), Inc. will primarily focus on counseling and addressing the physical and psychological needs of victims of human trafficking throughout Louisiana. The Eden House New Orleans provides a confidential residence, education and recovery services such as mental health counseling to victims of human trafficking and sexual exportation. The Eden House primarily serves women and children ages 5 and up who have survived forced prostitution. The Eden House provides 24/7 direct assistance to victims, phone consultations as well as referrals. The Eden House is funded by individuals, privately held foundations and companies who pledge donations or volunteer their services.…
Wind is a fact of life here on the plains. It is with us all year round, from Amarillo to Albuquerque. This invisible force of nature can do significant damage. The roofers here at Quail Country Roofing have seen the effects of it all over the place. After a high-wind storm blows through, power lines go down, trees fall over, walls collapse, and signs go tumbling.…
The book Praying for Sheetrock’s main focus was on how the Civil Rights movement united the people of the United States, both black and white, in the small Southern county of McIntosh. The novel begins with the efforts of a single man by the name of Thurnell Alston, taking on the goon of a sheriff that was oppressing black people in a “backwater” place in the south that the Civil rights movement had yet to prevail. The citizens of the region could perhaps care less about equal rights or treatment. However, as the book progresses, the implementation of other people in the town shows the backstory of how and maybe why things were the way they were. The characterization of many of the town folks seem as if nothing was wrong with way things were,…
Installing asphalt shingles on a small ranch-style house is normally not all that complicated. The roof line is typically simple, the shape of the structure is often rectangular and most homes have a relatively low roof pitch. When it comes to repairing or installing a church roof, however, you need someone with extensive experience in the unique challenges presented by the architecture used for most churches. Common Challenges Churches can be built in a variety of architectural styles, and each style can employ different roof elements. However, the following list covers the challenges that are commonly encountered when roofing churches in Central Texas.…
While any roofing problems are difficult, this is especially true for commercial roofing, as any problems can halt business indefinitely. When homeowners are faced with a roofing issue, they can usually find a temporary solution, whether staying with a family member or friend, or going to a hotel. Brick and mortar businesses don't have that luxury. For those in Dayton, OH, Kerrigan Roofing and Restoration are the roofing company your business can rely on. They have built a solid reputation for high quality work and reliability among so many Dayton businesses and their A+ rating at the Better Business Bureau and A rating on Angie’s List is proof of their dedication.…
Raising the Roof has done everything right. They have used effective storytelling strategies. They are gaining awareness. They are educating the public on the issue of homelessness. They are demystifying stereotypes of homelessness.…
It can be applied in sheets or shingles. In addition to color, the metal can have texture applied so the roof looks like it is slate or wood shake. Metal roofs are attractive on all kinds of homes, but they are ideal for cabins when you want a contrasting color such as green or red. They are also suitable for roofs with low slopes since there are few seams for water to leak through. Metal is very durable, so you won't need to make many repairs to a metal roof.…
Appearance You may imagine metal roofing to be in long sheets like you see on barns, but it actually comes in different forms. The metal can be stamped into any shape, and it can have textures added to the surface along with baked on color that makes the metal take on the appearance of different materials. For instance, the wood shake metal shingles are shaped just like real wood, and they…
Installing shingles on a low slope roof Roofing shingles are not meant to be a waterproofing element of a roof. Rather, their purpose is to divert water down the slope of your roof into your gutter system and away from the foundation of your home. When a roof pitch is to shallow (roofs with a pitch (slope) of less than 3:12 are considered low-slope roofs) shingles are not the proper roofing material. We recommend…
Atlanta is the capital and the most populous city of Georgia. Atlanta has recently undergone a complete change in its pace and has become a city of international influence. It is the fastest growing city in the United States of America. Atlanta holds a great name and place when it comes to architecture. It has been home to many of the world renowned and internationally famous architects.…
There are several roof designs, depending on the shape and number of pitches. There is a flat roof, mono-pitched roof, pent roof, multi-pitched roof, A-frame, Asian traditional style, half-hipped, Karahafu, pyramidal and many others. Some of the designs are employed in specific regions and only when building codes allow it. But among the most popularly used roof style is a dual pitched roof. What is a dual pitched roof, you ask?…