There are numerous reasons that an attic needs to have proper ventilation ranging from minimizing moisture and preventing mold to protecting the life of the roofing system. The detrimental effects of improper or inadequate attic ventilation can be both unattractive and structurally compromising over time, so it is paramount that homeowners understand the importance of proper attic ventilation. Inadequate attic ventilation can lead to warped roof decks, premature …
What to Expect During a Home Insurance Repair Claim
As a general contractor, there isn’t really much that Advanced Restorations can do in the way of helping homeowners through an insurance claims process. In the entire process, we are a third party and are strictly limited in what we can and cannot discuss with a homeowner and with their insurance company. Missouri, as do most states, has legislation in place to dictate …
To Enforce or Not Enforce – Building Codes
Outside of extremely rural areas, many cities and counties choose to adopt sets of building codes to be applied in their given jurisdiction. In most cases, this involves the use of the International Residential Code and the largest variation will be upon which edition has been adopted – the IRC is typically updated about every three years so a person could see editions from …
Knowing Local Building Codes and Your Roofing System
The following codes items are extremely important when completing a roof replacement project. We hope that this information helps you when the time comes to replace your roofing system. When we look at codes that govern the application of a residential roofing system, we have to start by first familiarizing ourselves with the manufacturer specifications of the material we are …