From the ground, I saw that the shingle looked slightly lifted. See the featured photograph. Further examination disclosed that the shingle was lifted by a raised nail. One of the nail had been installed at an angle and had backed out. … Read More
Author Archives: Jerry Prugar
What is the Purpose of Freedom?
Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. (1Pe 2:16, ESV) . For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an… Read More
Congratulations, Cleveland Cavaliers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations to Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on winning the NBA Championship in a most dramatic fashion. . . We WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Disclaimer Read More
Storm With Significant Sized Hail in New London (June 16 2016)
What is significant? Measurably larger than a quarter. FOX8 reported there was “large hail” in Huron County through the night. This is the threshold size for hail impact damage for three-tab composite asphalt shingles. This does not mean there IS… Read More
What a storm we had yesterday (June 5, 2016)! – in some areas.
It was reported that in Sandusky the Cedar Point Causeway is shut down due to power lines and utility poles being damaged. Some Sandusky neighborhoods had trees toppled at the roots. The latter are usually indicative of winds over 55… Read More
Siding Distorted by Heat
On occasion we are called to look at siding that has been severely distorted over a small area (Figures 1 and 2). What causes this? Sometimes we have seen the distortion due to heat from a barbeque grill being… Read More
Hail Damaged Shingles
Last week we took a quick look at hand torn shingles. This week it is hail damaged shingles. Yes, Virginia, there have been hail damaged shingles. Hail damage to a composite asphalt shingle is commonly characterized by a small area… Read More