How to Fix a Leaky Roof

Fixing a leaking roof isn’t rocket science – if you know what you’re looking for. Detecting the source of a leak in the first place may be the most difficult aspect of repairing a leaky roof. Finding a Roof Leak Finding the actual location where a roof is leaking is difficult. Water may seep through… read more

What Tools Do You Need to Clean a Roof?

Here are the supplies that you will need to clean your roof: Ladder Non-skid shoes Extra-long garden hose 4 gallons hot water 1 gallon bleach 1 cup Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) cleaner Bucket Garden sprayer Start by mixing bleach, hot water, and TSP in a bucket until materials dissolve completely. Pour the mixture directly into the… read more

How to Waterproof a Patio Roof

In the final and most important step of the process, you’ll protect the integrity of the structure that you have built by installing a waterproof barrier. A sufficient waterproof barrier must include two layers to resist moisture accumulation, located between plywood and patio roof tiles. Patio roof waterproofing can be achieved with the following steps:… read more

How to Lay Plywood Over Roof Rafters

For residential use, plywood is an economical and efficient building material that can be used as an alternative to traditional lumber. In a patio roof, plywood will be used primarily for reinforcement and bracing. After hanging rafters for a patio roof, the next step is to lay plywood over the rafters using these helpful guidelines:… read more