by Andrew McIver | Jul 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
There are lots of companies that will install cisterns in homes both new and existing. Its a great way to preserve water, reduce your usage, and gives you a back up in case of real trouble. These can be underground or above ground, and are decorative and functional so...
by critter_master | Jul 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Bermuda gets the vast majority of their drinking water from cisterns that trap rain from their roofs. Thats why they have those white roofs, its code. They have to be slate and white washed with lime. That sanitizes the rain water. Its something we could learn...
by Andrew McIver | Jul 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Remember, our shields do far more than simply look nice and keep rodents from eating your flashing. They stop damaged vents from further damaging the roof by dropping the rain water into the vent, thus keeping the damaged portion dry. They also keep rodents, snakes,...
by Andrew McIver | Jul 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
Do you know that one of the largest usage of water in a typical home is flushing the toilets? Sometime take a look at your home and add up how many times the toilets are flushed. Its a large amount of water over time. So try to keep this to a minimum. Now I know that...
by critter_master | Jul 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Water barrels are a really good idea no matter where you live. You can store rain water for use at a later date. Most rain barrels have lids so you keep bugs and trash out. Simply connect your downspout from your gutter to the barrel. Some have filters that knock out...
by critter_master | Jul 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
One of the overlooked uses for gutters is water collection. There are rain barrels availible that will collect rain water for use in the garden or on the lawn, and everyone knows rain is the best thing for plants. I would go as far as to say that if you are building a...
