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What are Asphalt Roof Shingles? Asphalt roof shingles are the most common covering found while inspecting roofs in Florida. Early shingles were made by saturating rag-felts with asphalt and by coating each side of the saturated felt with an asphalt-mineral filler-coat, covering the top surface of the shingle with mineral granules (sunlight and weather resistance) and [...]

Q - Sometimes when when I flush the toilet it keeps running until I jiggle the handle. What should I do? A - It sounds as if the toilet flush handle gets stuck, causing the tank stopper to stay open. This allows the water in the tank to continuously flow into the bowl. Make an adjustment [...]

Electric Current Flow Electric current flow can be defined as the flow of electrons through a conductor (wire) or circuit. This passage of electrons is often described as being analogous to the flow of water in a pipe or hose. For example, water flows through a pipe or hose because it is under pressure. Similarly, electric [...]

Pipes break. Toilets overflow. Water heaters fail abruptly. Natural disasters, like windstorms, floods and earthquakes, as well as hurricanes, tornadoes or fire, can occur with little or no warning. When a major or catastrophic water damage event occurs it’s important to respond as quickly as possible. Immediate Action Is important By taking immediate action you will: Reduce the [...]

Chlorine and bromine generators These electrical units generate chlorine or bromine from special salts added to the water; some units regenerate a bromine bank already in the water. Chlorine and bromine generators are great for maintaining a sanitizer residual, although periodic shocking is still required.As water passes through a chlorine or bromine generator, a sensor measures [...]

Lightning Protection Systems A well designed lightning protection system will carry a lightning charge through lightning rods and cables on your home down to the ground and safely dissipate it. An effective system should even extend to nearby trees, outbuildings, and other structures that might attract a lightning strike. Another concern, however, is the possibility of [...]

The next gas hot water heater you buy will be a bit different than the one you have now, both in safety and, as with all “improvements”, cost. That’s because all tank-type gas water heaters with inputs of 75,000 BTU or less, manufactured after July 1st 2005 are being equipped with a safety device designed [...]

Purchasing a home in the Tampa Bay area is likely the biggest investment you will ever make. A huge decision that can be an emotionally charged event filled with anxiety, hopeful dreams and sometimes disappointments after moving in. It is a decision that will affect you and your family for years to come. And of course, there is [...]

Plumbing seems mysterious, mostly because so much of it is hidden inside walls. Household plumbing consists of a supply system, which brings water to the house and distributes it to various faucets and fixtures; a drain-waste system, which carries waste water away from the house; and a vent system, which carries away noxious gases and [...]