by critter_master | Mar 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
I was in the roof the other day installing some vent shields, and a squirrel was sitting on the roof peak chattering away at me. I think he was irritated I was taking away his chew toy.
by critter_master | Mar 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
Walking around roofs can be dangerous. Make sure you use a good gripping shoe that can grip into the shingles. But the most important thing is your ladder. Make sure you get the ladder safe and stable, dont take chances with an unstable ladder. Also dont just put it...
by critter_master | Mar 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
One thing that is overlooked on roofs is gutters. I know, they can be a pain, always getting plugged up. The problem is if they dont flow they put water back under the roof line and rot it out. So clean your gutters, and put up one of the various products that help...
by critter_master | Mar 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Pitch still continues to be an issue, and has caused a lot of worry by consumers that dont want to buy the wrong thing. Basically, if you live outside the snow belt, odds are you have a roof that has a pitch of between 4 and 8. Some older homes have pitches of 9 or...
by critter_master | Feb 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Here is an interesting tidbit. You dont need 11/2, 2, or 3 inch vents unless local code requires those sizes. Most codes are pretty ambivilent, stating that the vent should be sized for good function. Thats way open to interpretation. Many modern houses only have 2...
by critter_master | Feb 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
I had a contractor send me some pictures of some homemade shields from way back that were made of painted galvanized pipe with a screen soldered on top. This will work, but doesnt look so good. Also my shields are the only ones that stop damaged vents from leaking, so...
