Roofing
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How to Protect Your Home from Weather Damage
Whether it’s wind, rain or snow, the weather can take a real toll on your house. Watch this video to find out how to protect your home from the elements, including roof maintenance and repair, foundation drainage and preventing wind damage to windows and garage doors.
How to Nail Asphalt Roof Shingles to Resist Wind Damage
Watch this video for some tips on how to install asphalt shingles on your home to reduce the roof damage caused by high winds from hurricanes, tornadoes and other storms. Start by applying six nails to each shingle, rather than the standard four. Next, drive nails flush with the shingle, but not deep enough to damage the shingle.
How to Tell When to Replace an Asphalt Shingle Roof
Watch this video to find out a simple test you can conduct on your asphalt shingle roof to determine if it needs to be replaced or has a few years life left in it. To determine if you can repair your asphalt shingle roof or should replace it, start by bending a tab of the roofing on a warm day. Check out this clip to learn more.
Replacing a Roof Shingle
Replace a damaged asphalt shingle when the weather is warm but not too hot, so the shingles around it will be flexible and not break when lifted. To replace a damaged roof shingle on an asphalt roof, start by running a flat pry bar or putty knife between the damaged shingle and the shingles above and below it to break the seal.
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