Should there be a gap between the roof and the wall?

• <div><p>There should be small gaps between your roof and the walls of your home, and other buildings. These small gaps let building materials shift, expand, and contract with weather and other outside forces, and they prevent moisture from wicking down walls from roofing and gutter systems. Without these strategic gaps, your home’s exterior and its finishes can sustain water damage, decay, peel, delaminate, and crack. However, there is a fine line between a smart gap and a problematic gap—all gaps should be small, intentional, and covered or filled in with foam insulation to prevent pests from using them as access points.</p></div>

How do I know if my chimney needs to be repaired?

• <div><p>There are a few things you should look out for that suggest your chimney needs repair. The most obvious of which is leaking around the bricks or stone, which should be addressed by a professional immediately. If you’re unsure of its repair status, consider conducting a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/chimney-inspection-cost.htm">chimney inspection</a>. Some other repair signs include:</p><ul><li><p>Smoky smell in your home when you’re using your chimney</p></li><li><p>Visible damage to the bricks or mortar between them</p></li><li><p>Chimney is pulling away from your home</p></li><li><p>Portions of the brick are flaking away or crumbling</p></li><li><p>Visible cracks that travel through the mortar in a stair-step formation</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How do you prevent wind damage to your roof?

• <div><p>The best way to prevent wind damage to your roof, especially if you live in an area prone to hurricanes, tropical storms, or tornadoes, is to invest in a roofing product with high wind resistance. Look for the ASTM D3161 and ASTM D7158 ratings to see the specific wind speeds your roofing product can withstand. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/impact-resistant-roof.htm">Impact-resistant shingles</a> have the highest wind resistance ratings and will give you the best chance of avoiding wind damage.</p></div>

Q: Do services include video inspections?

• <div><p>Yes, professionals use chimney cameras to detect hidden damage and blockages.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a painted metal roof?

• <div><p>Regular cleaning, inspecting for peeling or rust, and reapplying coatings every 8-12 years helps maintain durability.</p></div>

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Last update on May 13, 2020

Reviewed in May 2020
This was supposed to be a simple paint the walls in the kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms and replace the carpeting in 2 bedrooms with vinyl plank flooring. 9 months later the house is unlivable. RJ, Randy, or Jay (whichever name he currently is using) told us the electricity throughout needed to...
Construction Services Unlimited
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Reviewed in March 2019
Carlos was sent from God. I was in a bind and had several projects that needed to be completed within a months time for an inspection. He came when he said he would, he was able to handle the Tenants very professional and he took control of this project knowing the importance. I was very proud...
Balboa & Sons Handyman Service - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in January 2017
They did a great job. Got hung up on another job, but Chris kept checking in with me to keep me posted on their new arrival time. Didn't expect them to still come that late, but they showed up 6 pm and got the job done, then came back the next day to finish the outside inspection of the...
Absolute Exterior Services, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
They inspected the roof and showed me why it needed a complete tear off instead of repair. They let me choose the shingles. They told me what shingles not to choose. They showed me all material used & why. They answered all questions during construction. Polite at all times.
ABC Roofing & Siding Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2014
On the day of the closing of our home Sean Chandler was at the walk through to identify and fix leaking from chimney exhaust. We agreed to go to closing with the understanding it would be fixed. Needless to say it was never fixed. I spoke with him numerous times. Always was put off. He acted...
CHANDLER HEATING & AIR COND
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Reviewed in August 2013
Site inspection was pretty thorough. Representative suggested two or three methods to develop our proposed project of building a stone wall, plus some landscaping. We determined to cease development of the project, due to costs, and due to other unexpected expenses (not related to the project)...
LEFFERS LANDSCAPE & NURSERY
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Reviewed in July 2013
Shawn White was awesome from start to finish. He responded immediately and was able to preform the inspection in a few days. Inspectors the realtor suggested was going to take over a week. He was prompt and professional and gave a thorough verbal and written report to be sure I understood all...
S & J Home Inspections/Amerispec
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Reviewed in March 2013
Within one day of requesting the inspection he emailed me with a time and date of the inspection (later in the week). He sent me a reminder email before him came for the inspection. When I arrived he spent over an hour walking me through the home and grounds telling me of the inspection...
Integrity Home Inspection
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Reviewed in April 2012
My realtor contacted Peters to perfoed a pre-purchase Heating & AC inspection on my home and reported a few findings that I was able to use duringnegotiations with the seller. After closing, I followed up with Peters in order to complete the work. There was some initial confusion (a different...
Peters Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in April 2012
My realtor contact Jeff Stupavsky during negotiations on my home based on some concerns brought up by my home inspector. He inspected the roof on my home and detached garage. Based on his findings, he submitted an estimate to replace the roof on the garage which he went on to do after closing....
Jeff Stupavasky Roofing And Restoration
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Serving Palmyra, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"It's a pretty decent system, I think. They send you the pieces and you install them yourself, which is pretty easy. The only real problem I have is that one sensor is too far away from the panel...or there's some interference, and they haven't been able to fix that. It's an interior door, so it's not the end of the world, just a little annoying. Their customer service is pretty good though. Nice, smart customer service people on the other end, very polite and helpful."

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Welchs Masonry - Home Facebook

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Serving Palmyra, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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At Welch's Masonry, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \n

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Kays Cleaning

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Serving Palmyra, MO and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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Hi! I’m Kaylea, owner of Kay’s Cleaning, based out of Wentzville. I provide reliable home cleaning and specialize in Airbnb turnovers. I’m detail-oriented, dependable, and focused on leaving every space spotless and guest-ready

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AllAboutClean

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

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As a certified nursing assistant for over 25 years with experienced \nIncluding Home Healthcare but not I am also Residential cleaner no job too small and dedicated to get the job completed correctly and to what the customers requests in a timely manner.

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Chimney Inspection FAQs, answered by experts

The best way to prevent wind damage to your roof, especially if you live in an area prone to hurricanes, tropical storms, or tornadoes, is to invest in a roofing product with high wind resistance. Look for the ASTM D3161 and ASTM D7158 ratings to see the specific wind speeds your roofing product can withstand. Impact-resistant shingles have the highest wind resistance ratings and will give you the best chance of avoiding wind damage.

Yes, professionals use chimney cameras to detect hidden damage and blockages.

There should be small gaps between your roof and the walls of your home, and other buildings. These small gaps let building materials shift, expand, and contract with weather and other outside forces, and they prevent moisture from wicking down walls from roofing and gutter systems. Without these strategic gaps, your home’s exterior and its finishes can sustain water damage, decay, peel, delaminate, and crack. However, there is a fine line between a smart gap and a problematic gap—all gaps should be small, intentional, and covered or filled in with foam insulation to prevent pests from using them as access points.

Regular cleaning, inspecting for peeling or rust, and reapplying coatings every 8-12 years helps maintain durability.

There are a few things you should look out for that suggest your chimney needs repair. The most obvious of which is leaking around the bricks or stone, which should be addressed by a professional immediately. If you’re unsure of its repair status, consider conducting a chimney inspection. Some other repair signs include:

Smoky smell in your home when you’re using your chimney
Visible damage to the bricks or mortar between them
Chimney is pulling away from your home
Portions of the brick are flaking away or crumbling
Visible cracks that travel through the mortar in a stair-step formation

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