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. These slopes may have already been replaced. Roof Design Roof design features can affect the long-term service life of an asphalt shingle roof. Steeper pitches shed water faster, reducing the chances of leaks and ice-dam formation. Design features that block roof drainage or cause runoff to slow or pool

in California, in the southern U.S., and in states along the Eastern Seaboard. Performance problems with Chinese slate are more common in northern areas where snow and ice cause a freeze-thaw cycle that can cause delamination.  Homeowners sometimes insist on having these slates installed on roofs even after

to chew, claw and rip their way into the attic through any part of the home that looks like it might be a weak spot. This includes loose or decayed siding or roof sheathing. Ice dams sometimes cause sheathing near the roof edge to decay, and both raccoons and squirrels will tear at these areas

. Scientists believe that lightning is caused by the exchange of charges between ice particles within clouds. Lightning is thus a scaled-up version of the static discharges with which we are accustomed.  During the Great Depression, swirling dust-bowl winds caused tremendous buildups of static

are present.    Cover the Exterior Unit When the cooling season is over, you should cover the exterior condenser unit in preparation for winter. If it isn’t being used, why expose it to the elements? This measure will prevent ice, leaves and dirt from entering the unit, which can harm components

. If tiles were cooled too quickly after kiln-firing, they can develop fine surface cracks, most often appearing as a fine, web-like network akin to cracked ice. Crazing is much more common in older, historic tiles than in modern tiles, but it still happens today. Crazing increases the rate at which tiles

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insulation available that are not covered in this article, such as rockwool, vermiculite, and various two-part foams. Insulation is an important part of enhancing a home's energy efficiency, lowering heating and cooling costs, and increasing comfort.         Ice Dams UFFI Insulation Inspection Take

. These sections were never screwed together like they should have been. When the vent jack on the roof was replaced during re-roofing operations, a gap of several inches remained open in the attic space. The sections had been reconnected several days before this photo was taken, but ice visible

nestled between lasagna noodles and topped with marinara and parmesan cheese.  Oven baked ziti.  Garlic red roasted potatoes.  Fresh vegetable medley.  Bread sticks and butter.  Desert station, tiramisu and canoli.  Fresh brewed coffee, ice tea, decaf. $25.  Cocktails will also be available. Directions