The fall is a good time to inspect the exterior of your building for areas that may need attention before the winter sets in. It’s a good idea to take a notebook to record your findings as you walk around the outside of the building. Check around the foundation and look for cracks as well [...]
After the leaves have fallen and the trees are bare it is a good time to clean out your gutters. If there are any leaves or sticks trapped in your gutters and it rains the water will spill over against the building. When you clean the gutters do not lean the ladder against the gutters [...]
As summer ends and autumn begins the days get shorter and shorter. This is the sign that Mother Nature gives to the trees to start preparing for winter. This is a perfect time for facilities managers to inspect their roofs before the leaves fall. By briefly walking around your roof with a clip board and [...]
New legislation was proposed to Congress that could mean new jobs and energy savings nationwide. Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland and Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho co-sponsored the proposed bill. The proposed bill offers incentives over the next 2 years on commercial roofs that install cool roof systems and meet energy efficient standards. If [...]