What are Shingles Made Of

by | Nov 10, 2010 | Uncategorized

Shingles are an interesting combination of fiberglass and tar. Basically a modern shingle, in general, consists of a layer of chopped up inexpensive fiberglass with a tar material laid on top and a top layer of stone and color. They can last years, but dont take them...

Do Squirrels Die of Lead Poisoning?

by | Nov 7, 2010 | Uncategorized

An interesting question has arisen. When squirrels eat the lead flashing, do they die from lead poisoning? Well, admittedly there isnt a lot of research on this, but I would speculate they dont depending upon the lead quality. Lead has to be soluble, ie, dissolve in...

Roofing Maintenance

by | Nov 6, 2010 | Uncategorized

People overlook their roofs. They can be the most expensive part of a home to repair if damaged. The reason is that most damage doesnt show up until the roof is reshingled or the damage becomes so severe it starts to show inside. Make sure you have your roof inspected...

Can These Be Removed for Plumbing?

by | Nov 1, 2010 | Uncategorized

We have been recieving a few questions asking how easy are Critter Quitters removed if a plumber needs to snake out a vent. They are held in place by three screws that bite into the lead and pipe, so if these are simply backed out the vent shield easily slides off for...