One Stop Shop News Volume 1, Issue 3 | 90 Stillwater Avenue Orono,ME 866-5690 | Nov 2013 Your or Might Be Vulnerable Leaks Meet the Crew – Philip Smith Your roof and attic are often responsible for leaks in your . A healthy attic is well insulated and well ventilated. A roof must be well sealed to prevent leaks. A lot of roof leaks are caused by water getting through flashing. Flashing is made up of four parts installed on your roof at the base of your chimney. The step flashing is set securely against the sub roof and chimney. The counter flashing is bent over the step flashing and built into the mortar joints, then folded down to cover the step flashing. The cricket, a triangular piece, is installed where the back of the chimney meets the roof line. Finally, a heavy-duty caulk is applied over any exposed seams. Over time, the caulk wears off, leaving flashing that is otherwise in good repair vulnerable to leaks. An attic with poor ventilation can get too warm and create moisture. This condensation can get trapped in Phil has lived in Orono most of his life. your attic and invite mold, insects and rot. An overly He and his wife live in an old family warm attic can also melt snow on top of your roof. This home with their 2 dogs and 2 cats. Phil is melted snow then flows down your roof and freezes as it an avid outdoorsman who spends his hits the edge of the roof. When ignored, the ice continues weekends fishing and camping. He enjoys to build up, causing water to pool behind it. This pooled the “family” atmosphere that he and other water eventually finds its way under shingles making employees share. your roof vulnerable to leaks. The key to preventing this pooled water from leaking into your is ensuring He started working at One Stop Home that your attic is properly insulated and ventilated. Repair when Howard still worked out of his . Although Phil handles all our If you haven't had your roof or attic inspected by a calls, he is very valuable to our professional since last year, you can't be sure that you're and carpentry departments. not vulnerable to leaks. One Stop Home Repair is Phil is always willing to help out and offering a free roof inspection to our existing customers well-liked by employees and customers so you can avoid bigger problems with your roof and alike. attic that could lead to water damage to and . Please give our office a call at 866-5690 so we can schedule this free service for you. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ROOF INSPECTION Photo of the Month November Checklist ¤ Check your vents. Close off any vents that are open to unheated parts of your . ¤ Have your cleaned to maintain efficiency through the winter. ¤ If you have more than one thermostat in your home, adjust temperatures by zone, making the common areas warmer than . ¤ Put away outdoor . ¤ Make pathways to your woodpile, gas and oil tanks and outside garbage cans. ¤ Keep your gutters clean. ¤ Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors. ¤ Inspect for any safety hazards around wood stoves and , removing anything flammable. ¤ Inspect your for any cold air and seal them with weatherstripping. ¤ Trim overgrown trees. ¤ Hang your holiday lights before it snows. Squirrels like to bend flashing to get inside. Even a small defect can cause leaks.

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