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winter: How to Handle Ice Dams - 02/13/10 08:23 AM
With the recent extreme wintery weather conditions in various parts of the country, we have been asked how to handle some of the symptoms, such as roof leaks.
Your local building codes are based upon the average weather patterns for your particular area. For instance, insulation R-values and roof flashing requirements are described in the code book for your area. These building codes are determined by the government and are based on historical data. While many hours go into planning the proper codes for each area, weather systems can sometimes surprise us, as is the case with hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, and … (2 comments)

winter: Winterizing Your Home - 11/03/09 11:39 AM
If you live in a climate where freezing temperatures occur, you will need to perform certain maintenance tasks in order to keep your home in top operating condition.
Here are some tips on how to prepare your home for winter conditions - and avoid some of the common mistakes made:

Sump Pumps
If you have a sump pump, we recommend installing a battery back-up sump pump, especially if your basement is finished. The battery back-up pumps beep when they are in use, alerting you that there is a problem with your pump. To prevent freeze ups or damage to your sump … (7 comments)

 

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