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Author Archives: Jerry Prugar
When Did THIS Happen?
We are often asked to determine the age or the history of various structural damages. For example, we may be asked if we can determine the age or history of cracking in a wall, driveway, floor, etc.? The age and/or… Read More
“Links Category” Added
On July 7, 2013 we added the Links category to provide helpful links to those who visit our web page. We will be regularly adding links we have found helpful to gathering information or evaluating structural damage. If you have… Read More
“Blessed is the Nation….”
On this 237th commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence let us remember this forgotten truth: ………… “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the LORD looks… Read More
Damage from High Winds and Hail in Northern Ohio – June 25, 2013
Local television news media and the Plain Dealer reported damage in Northern Ohio from a storm that passed through the area during the late afternoon and evening of June 25, 2013. The storm was comprised of heavy rainfall, high winds,… Read More
Are You Feeling Lucky? (Construction by Dummies – Headers)
In our continuing series of Construction by Dummies, we discuss headers for timber framing, specifically the members that frame around an opening through a floor or roof. Openings are often necessary through a floor or roof for the penetration of… Read More
Woven Valleys – Construction for Dummies
In our continuing series of Construction by Dummies, we discuss woven valleys for asphalt shingles. A woven valley is one method of installation for asphalt shingles at a valley where two intersecting roof slopes meet (see featured photo above). It… Read More
Silly Roofing Details – Flashing (Part 1)
Our continuing series of Construction & Shortcuts by Dummies goes on the roof this week to look at flashing. Proper flashing is a critical detail for all shingled roofs. Proper flashing is usually comprised of metal or a rubberized membrane.… Read More