If you're considering putting a new roof on your home, then
you need to know a lot of information about the roofing process. Not that
you're going to get up on the roof and do-it-yourself, but you want to make
sure you know what's going on. Do you know what materials are used? Do you know
what to look for in a contractor? Keep reading to learn more.If you need to
walk on your roof, it is important that you do it at a time when it is not too
cold or hot. Extreme weather tends to make shingles very brittle, so walking on
them during this time can cause a lot of damage. Morning is the best time
during summer months, and afternoon is best in the winter.Before entering a
contract with a roofer, consult the Better Business Bureau. They'll be able to
tell you if complaints have been entered against this roofer in the past, and
may be able to give you insight that the roofer's own references won't. The
integrity of your roof is important, and you don't want to get scammed.
If your home needs a whole new roof, you may want to
consider going with a green roof. Becoming more and more popular, green roofs
allow for green growth, from materials like wildflowers and grass. Having these
materials on your roof saves you tons of money each year and is great for the environment.It
can be very dangerous climbing on your roof. A lot of roofs aren't designed for
people to stand on which is why it's important to be as safe as possible when
you get onto a roof. Wear rubber sole shoes so you will not slip. It is also a
good idea to use a harness. Last, but not least, have someone with you.When
you're thinking about hiring someone to work on your roof, you need to be sure
that you look to the BBB first. This is the best place to search for complaints
filed by previous home owners against potential contractors. Seek out input
from the Chamber of Commerce in your area as well.Now that you've read this
article, you understand better the process of roofing. Now you can choose the
right business and right type of roof and materials so that your home is safely
protected and functional. Keep the advice and tips you've found out here in
mind as you get started.Check this Roofing Contractors Bloomington for more help
Another
severe rainstorm hit the Yendi Municipality last Friday killing four people and
destroying several properties and structures.Characterised with
intermittent thunder and lightning, the rain started at 8.15pm and continued
for hours, leading to the destruction of educational structures and individual
houses.The deceased included Issah Parti, 50, and his step son, Yakubu
Amadu, 40, his wife Adisah Yakubu, 35, who lived at Gundogu near Yendi.The
other deceased Abukari Sumani of Kpaachi Yili, near Yendi, was also struck by
lightning and killed instantly.An eyewitness and family of the three,
Amadu Parti said the rain started around 8:15 pm with thunder and lightning
which struck the rooms of Yakubu Amadu, his wife and step son Issah Parti and
killed them instantly.
Parti
said the second wife of Yakubu, Fati Yakubu, 40, was also hit by the lightning
in a different roombut she did not die.The eyewitness added that the
deceased family man has been buried at Gundogu together with his wife and stet
son.An educational institution was also destroyed by the rainstorm,
creating concerns for the Ghana Education Service and Yendi Municipal Assembly.Meanwhile,
Mr Kofi Bigah who is the Yendi National Disaster Management Organisation
(NADMO) Coordinator has also complained of the absence of roofing and other
building materials to help the organization to quickly rehabilitate the
destroyed structures.He said some of the schools destroyed by the storm
last Friday included Abatey JHS, SDA JHS, part of SDA KG, Balogu Primary and
Balogu JHS among others.In another development, Madam Abu Safura, a
housewife, lost her life on Sunday after she was electrocuted by an electrical
cable which had fallen on the drying line in her house.
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