The roof surface exhibits a deep trough near scupper through which the roof drains. The roof runoff can’t drain off the roof until it fills and overflows the trough. The trough has been present for months, as evidenced by the… Read More
Archives by Year: 2019
What Can We Tell From This Photo? (Case Study 18)
One of my favorite sayings is, “When something doesn’t look quite right, it probably isn’t.” This maxim has served me well, both professionally and personally. Some would probably call it “instinct” or “the subconscious mind.” Whatever it is called it… Read More
The Christian is Not a Good Person
Startled by this title? Here is a simple and true explanation given by Martin Lloyd Jones with his references: “He is a vile wretch who has been saved by the grace of God! ‘You see, at just the right time,… Read More
What Can Hail Damage Look Like in Siding or Leaf Guards?
In two words, “visible indentations.” As they sang in Grease, “Tell me more. Tell me more.” “Tend to be near circular in shape” “Formed by a mostly downward impact” “Widespread in extent” “Random in pattern” “Not uniform in size or… Read More
A Message from St. Patrick
St. Patrick wrote: “I was like a stone lying in deep mud; and He that is mighty came and in his mercy lifted me up, and raised me aloft and put me on top of the wall. And therefore I… Read More
Importance of Inspecting Private Bridges
The Federal, State and local governments have set in place a schedule and procedure for the inspection of public bridges. The purpose of regular inspections is to document its condition to determine the capacity of the bridge for future use,… Read More
Salute to President James Knox Polk (1845-1849)
James K. Polk, the 11th President of these United States of America, was born on November 2. 1795 at a 150 acre farm in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina in what is now called Pineville, North Carolina, just outside Charlotte… Read More
Howling Winds Tuesday Night and Wednesday Morning (February 12 & 13, 2019)
It was a wild windy Tuesday night and Wednesday morning (February 12 & 13, 2019) as I am sure you heard the winds howling whenever you awoke during the night. And there were reports of trees being downed in some… Read More