Category Archives: Green Living

Sherriff-Goslin Roofing Contractors Recognized With The Angie's List Super Service Award

The Sherriff asked: Angie likes us! She really, really likes us! How do we know? Sherriff-Goslin has been awarded the coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award for 2010.Each year, Angie’s list recognizes companies that have consistently provided its customers superior … Continue reading

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Save the Landfills – Use Recycled Roof Tiles

Chris Jenkinson asked: There are many ways you can utilise green products and environmentally friendly living in your everyday life. And there are times when you can make a bigger purchase that makes a statement about your dedication to being … Continue reading

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Slate Industry in Spain

wuwu asked: Geography of GaliciaGalicia is situated on the North West coast of Spain, just above Portugal, and is subdivided into 4 provinces: La Corua, Pontevedra, Lugo and Ourense.The main areas of slate production are:-Valdeorras the larger slate production companies … Continue reading

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Synthetic Slate Roof – Top Roofing Options

Larry asked: Whether you are in need of a new roof to patch up a leak, or simply want a new look for your home, you have a variety of different options when it comes to roofing materials and styles. … Continue reading

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Asphalt roofing shingles:nails and nailing issues

Chris Strogilis asked:   If I had to vote for the most important accessory of asphalt shingles, nails would be hands down by preferred choice.Nails keep the asphalt shingles in their place for many years. They protect them against wind uplift … Continue reading

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Is Green Lending Your New Mortgage Niche?

David Reinholtz asked: The hot topic in real estate is green homes. People are building, buying, and remodeling existing homes to make them more energy efficient, healthy, and have less of an impact on the environment. While it is a … Continue reading

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How to DIY PVC and polycarbonate Roofing

Patterns asked: Pvc and polycarbonate sheet roofing come in a variety of profiles, sizes, and colours. Quality and prices vary immensely. The most common profile is corrugated. The most common lengths are 1800mm, 2400mm, 3000mm and 3600mm and less common, … Continue reading

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Solar Integrated Roof Tile (TIPV)

Daniel Arguelles asked: Solar Roofing SystemConvert Sunlight to Electricity with a new Hybrid Roof!You can save 30% OFF the entire cost of a new Hybrid Solar Roof System with your Federal Energy Tax Credit.On February 17, 2009 the Stimulus Bill (The American … Continue reading

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Solar Shingles roofing – a good choice of Salt Lake City Roofing

Home-Show-Jaya asked: The use of solar shingles in roofing is a great way to go green and contribute in a small way to a better environment without compromising on the beauty of the house. In places where solar radiation is … Continue reading

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How Long Do Roof Repairs Take to Complete?

Gary Trevano asked: How long will your roof repairs take?  Here, are some insights. When it comes to determining how long a re-roofing or tear off project is going to take to complete, obviously the biggest determination is the building’s size … Continue reading

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Using Recycled Building Materials for a Green Future

Chris Coxon asked: Green buildings are an emerging concept in the construction sector. Fundamentally, the concept derives influence from the ‘Go Green’ bandwagon sponsored by major international organizations, such as the UN and the EU; and famous personalities, such as … Continue reading

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Green Home Ideas – Energy Efficient Lighting, what a bright idea

Paige Green asked: Setting up a good green home starts with energy efficiency. Traditional incandescent light globes lose almost 90 per cent of their energy in generating heat – only 10 per cent of the electricity used is actually going … Continue reading

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The Three Most Eco-Friendly And Affordable Roofing Materials Available Today

Clara Ghomes asked: The majority of American homes have asphalt shingles today, with more than 75 percent of homes using them. Asphalt shingles are extremely affordable, easy to install, and they tend to have a reasonably long lifespan. Unfortunately, they … Continue reading

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Repairing Roof Shingles

Paul Kleinmeulman asked: Every do-it-yourself project-builder understands how important it is to know how to repair roof shingles. Fortunately, most projects relating to repairing or replacing roof shingles are basic enough that they can be tackled by the homeowner and … Continue reading

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Daltex Dalpro Roofing Felt / JAS Timber

William Stones asked: DALTEX DALPRO ROOFING FELT Non-Woven Fabric Roofing Felt :  Dalpro® – 1.0 x 50 Metre RollIN STOCK – AVAILABLE FOR NEXT DAY DELIVERYSPECIAL OFFER – BUY 10 Rolls @ £39.50 each +VAT !DALTEX® Dalpro® is a 3-layer low … Continue reading

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What to Know About Single Ply Roofing Systems

Gary Trevano asked: Here are the basics of single ply roofing systems. When you are talking about getting a single ply roof, there are quite a few things you are going to want to take into consideration. Although these roofs are … Continue reading

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Environmentally Friendly Roofing

Umee asked: Thө roof iѕ οne of the mοst important features of your homө ѕo it’s νery important thаt you chοose the right roof іng mateгial so tһat your roof will last yοu many yөars. Asphalt shingles aгe thө мost … Continue reading

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Put a roof on your home without damaging the environment

Sam Braidley asked: Standard roofing materials can be very damaging to the environment. The problem is that our homes need to utilize something on the roof in order to prevent water infiltration from damaging the interior of our houses and … Continue reading

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NEW HIGHRISE DEVELOPMENTS ALONG JOGOO ROAD-MAKONGENI, JERICHO, JERUSALEM,KARIOKOR,ZIWANI,BAHATI. NAIROBI-GREEN CITY IN THE SUN

Frank Gichuhi asked: NEW HIGHRISE DEVELOPMENTS ALONG JOGOO ROAD-MAKONGENI, JERICHO, JERUSALEM,KARIOKOR,ZIWANI,BAHATI. NAIROBI-GREEN CITY IN THE SUN The Kenyan Government recently approved for the demolition of dilapidated estates in Eastlands to pave way for high-rise residential units[source: http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Demolition of estates gets Cabinet … Continue reading

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The Good and the bad side of metal roof

Mau asked: Having a metal roof is not common in the rural areas. Some of the locals utilize the native way of roofing with the use of leaves from a specific tree which is abundant in their place. This kind … Continue reading

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