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Bill West Roofing: February 2011
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Monday, February 28, 2011. Just what is a roofing "square"? Question: What is a roofing square? By definition a roofing square is a 100 square section of roof (a 10′ x 10′ area). Roofers use a roofing square. As a measurement of how much roofing material. Will be needed in the installation of a new roof. A number of companies will come in and give a bid for your roof saying it'll be X amount of squares. Then come back after the job is finished and tell you it was more. Bill West Roofing, Inc. Regardless,...
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Bill West Roofing: May 2011
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Monday, May 16, 2011. Stormchasers, and Why They Don't Belong on Your Roof. Stormchasers" has a few meanings, but one kind of stormchaser is the itinerant roofer who shows up after the kinds of storms we've been having lately. You might think it would be fine to save a bit of money by going with these temporary roofers to get your repairs done. Think twice. Here are just a few of the problems that can arise when you pick stormchasers instead of your locals professionals:. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Bill West Roofing: January 2011
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Monday, January 31, 2011. Ice Dams and You. Unwanted icicles hang in. G from the roof are a warn in. G sign of ice. Terior and exterior damage to your home. WHAT IS AN ICE DAM? An ice dam is a ridge of ice that builds up along the edge of a roof. To recognize an ice dam, look for a bulge of ice attatched to the eaves or overhang of a roof. There may be icicles hanging off the edge and you may see stains on the siding. The rain gutters may also be overflowing with ice. WHAT CAUSES ICE DAMMING? Ice dam pro...
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Bill West Roofing: August 2011
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Sunday, August 7, 2011. How Hot Is It? On your roof, where roofers are working to get your shingles in place before the next rain? As much as 150 degrees. In the recent extreme heat, temperatures in the Kansas City area have hit three digits. The materials on roofs are designed to reflect heat, helping to keep the homes they protect cooler. If you're on the roof, that means that the heat is reflected right onto you. At noon, you'll be just about at the right temperature for barbecue. How Hot Is It?
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Bill West Roofing: Storm Preparation
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Thursday, February 16, 2012. Every spring, tornados and hail storms ravage the Midwest. According to NOAA, the Kansas City hail storm on April 10, 2001 was the costliest hail storm in U.S. history, with damages estimated at two billion dollars. The aftermath of a storm can be life changing. Since our area is prone to weather hazards, we've had to learn to adapt to the natural climate. You can't avoid extreme weather, but you can be prepared when a storm attacks. Here are some suggestions for spring time:.
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Bill West Roofing: What's a Tornado?
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Thursday, March 1, 2012. If you have a funnel cloud, a spinning vortex of air in the sky, and it touches the clouds at one end and the ground at the other end, you've got yourself a tornado. Thunderstorms create low enough pressure that there's essentially a vacuum beneath the clouds. Get these two phenomena going on at the same time, and you can get a column of swirling air. Let that spinning cloud touch the ground and you can get circling winds at 300 miles an hour. That's a lot of power. June 20, 2013...
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Bill West Roofing: April 2012
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012. To Code" - What's That? Sometimes rules and regulations can seem confusing and even overwhelming. Building codes related to roofing are no exception. Building codes are intended to protect you. Still, they can make you want to yell, "Help! When you try to understand all the details.You may be tempted to ignore them and figure your roofer will know those things and take care of them for you. We serve all of Johnson County.). This means that the guy who comes to your door in a tru...
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Bill West Roofing: "To Code" -- What's That?
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012. To Code" - What's That? Sometimes rules and regulations can seem confusing and even overwhelming. Building codes related to roofing are no exception. Building codes are intended to protect you. Still, they can make you want to yell, "Help! When you try to understand all the details.You may be tempted to ignore them and figure your roofer will know those things and take care of them for you. We serve all of Johnson County.). This means that the guy who comes to your door in a tru...
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Bill West Roofing: July 2011
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011. There's the nice hot day when it's a pleasure to work outside in the warm sun. Then there's serious heat. Working outdoors in extreme heat can be dangerous. As roofers, we know the dangers and we're cautious. We start early in the morning and break during the worst heat of the day. If your roofers do this, know that they aren't just taking a siesta. Heat exhaustion can lead to falls and worse. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Visit Bill West Roofing.com.
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Bill West Roofing: June 2011
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Out of Town Roofers? Here's a news report from outside of our area. Do you think Kansas City isn't facing the same kind of problem? Here are our hints for avoiding stormchasers:. Just like the reporter said, don't get hustled into making a quick decision and paying up front. Make sure your roofers have harnesses, insurance, and full licensing. We follow all OSHA regulations so you never have to worry - don't work with anyone who can't say the same. Labels: bill west roofing.
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