Homeowners are always looking for ways to make home improvements that boost the look and quality of the home. One area often overlooked for upgrades is the roof. New roof products are available in a variety of styles and materials that can make enhancing the feel of a home quick and easy. Moving Up Most […]
The Millington Train Station in Long Hill New Jersey will be getting a new roof to replace the current shingled one. The new roofing materials will be a synthetic slate, although the roof repair will cost more initially, the slate roof comes with a lifetime guarantee. The station is located at the corner of Oaks […]
A fire department in Kittanning Pennsylvania, Kittanning Hose Company #4 on Orr Avenue will soon be getting their leaking roof replaced. The building will get new shingles, bricking, a power vent and fascia. The new roof will be paid for using 2008 Community Development Block Grant Funding. According to Hose Company #4 2nd Assistant Chief […]
California is full of cities known for taking part in innovation and advocating for environmental improvement. Many of the cities in California have become examples for green living and are working towards a more environmentally friendly future. Sonoma is one such city, which now has its first “living roof”, or green roof, system. Residential Living […]
Hempstead County Detention Center will be getting a new pitched metal roof to replace the existing leaky roof. The roof replacement is almost finished as part of the $500,000 renovation project for the jail. According to Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton the 20 year old building roof has leaked since the building was opened and […]
The population growth has once again began to accelerate and, with it, comes additional challenges for the environment. More people means more crowding and, as a result, more demand for clean air. With the population of urban areas expected to double by 2030, the UN has proposed an approach to build healthier cities. Planning For […]
Virginia Zoo in Norfolk will be getting a new roof for the replica African hut in the interpretive center. The thatch roof caught fire after it was struck by lightning approximately a year and half ago. According to the city’s invitation to bid, The Interpretive Center is a replica of a large circular African hut […]
In Baraboo Wisconsin the Al. Ringling Theater will be getting a new roof as well as theater renovations courtesy of generous donations. The historic theater was built in 1915 by C. August Albrecht Ringling, one of the circus Ringling Brothers and designed by Architects Rapp and Rapp out of Chicago. The theater was added to […]
Many people suffering with roof damage or problems have attempted to save money by covering the old roof with a new layer. While this may be a quick and cheaper option, it certainly isn’t the best option for everyone. Here is why: Hidden Problems Covering an existing roof with new roof materials is acceptable if […]
450 million year old stone will be used to tile the Prime Minister of Australia’s official residence. Burlington Stone in Cumbria will be making 17,100 tiles from Westmoreland green slate for the roof materials. Burlington Stone’s marketing director Sally Finney said “we quarry all our stone from the quarries in the Lake District and offer […]
