Winter is on its way and, for most of the country, that means freezing temps, wind, snow, ice, and heavy […]
Tag: Engineering
In order to grow, mold needs moisture, oxygen, a food source, and a surface to grow on. Mold spores are […]
The most common residential sizes, Five-inch K-style gutters or 6-inch half-rounds, are able to handle the rainfall on most houses […]
Sizing the Gutters Multiply the drainage area by the roof-pitch factor and rainfall intensity to find out the adjusted square […]
What if the runoff is off the chart for standard gutters? You have three options: 1. Get 7- or 8-inch […]
Pictured here is a basement where a water broke due to the extreme temperatures. Luckily, the leak was caught quickly, […]
Leaves and snow are simple, but clearing layers of frozen ice from your fragile gutters is a daunting task. Many […]
Leaves and snow are simple, but clearing layers of frozen ice from your fragile gutters is a daunting task. Many […]
Insulating the Attic The attic floor should be airtight, have sufficient insulation, and keep the transfer of heat from the […]
When heat from the interior of a house with a sloped roof escapes into the attic space, it warms the […]