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HOME IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
ASK A ROOFER
Roof Royale owner Chris Rattray provided key information on roof maintenance and damage prevention methods.
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storms every year that exceed 60 mph. If you have a three-tab roof and the time comes for replacement, we recommend upgrading to a laminate shingle, also called 30-year shingles. WHAT QUALIFICATIONS FACTORS SHOULD PEOPLE LOOK OUT FOR WHEN HIRING A ROOFER? Do your due diligence and check reviews when shopping for roofers. The terrible truth is there are zero licensing and insurance requirements for roofers in Texas. A legitimate roo ng company will have general liability and be licensed with the Roo ng Contractors Association of Texas. Roofers that are preferred contractors with shingle manufacturers is a good sign as well. It means they met the experience and nancial quali cations of the manufacturer.
WHAT ARE SOME IMPORTANT TIPS FOR MAINTAINING A HOME’S ROOF WHEN REPAIRS AREN’T YET NEEDED? Keep trees o your roof. So many homeowners don’t realize how much damage tree rub can do to their roof. Every two to three years, roofs should receive seal-up maintenance, which seals up any deteriorated caulking, cracked pipe jacks and exposed nails. Getting your roof inspected each year is a great way to catch small problems before they become big, costly problems. SHOULD CERTAIN TYPES OF ROOFS BE INSPECTED MAINTAINED MORE OR LESS THAN OTHER TYPES OF ROOFS? Roofs with a product called three-tab shingles tend to get damaged more often due to a low wind rating. Also known as 25-year shingles, three-tab shingles only have a 60-mph wind rating. We get
ASK AN ELECTRICIAN
R&D Electrical Specialists co-owner Richard Steinbomer Sr. provided tips about home electrical maintenance and servicing. WHAT SHOULD HOMEOWNERS LOOK FOR WHEN SEEKING AN ELECTRICIAN? An electrician should have two licenses. For the state of Texas, those early wear and tear on their electrical breakers. For example, if the breakers are tripping prematurely, that is a tip-o that a home might need an inspection. There are some brands of breaker boxes that are
are the master electrician license and an electrical contractor license. We have both of those. Also make sure the electrician has veri able recommendations. Homeowners should also make sure their electrician has many years of experience. WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIGNS THAT A HOME NEEDS AN ELECTRICAL INSPECTION? One thing to look for is if there is any
often faulty and should be replaced. WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE WHO ARE BUYING A BRAND NEW HOME KNOW ABOUT THEIR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS? The breaker box circuits should be labeled in ink, be legible and include the name of each individual item served. It might also behoove the buyer to know who the nal inspection authority was.
Richard Steinbomer Sr. Co-owner R & D Electrical Specialists 900 E. Pecan St., Ste. 300-161, P ugerville www.randdelectricalspecialists.com
Anthony Schlessinger Owner Roof Royale 520 CR 108, Ste. 43, Hutto 512-379-7933
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