tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10157558723049208272024-03-12T19:47:14.766-07:00Quinn's Construction & RoofingI'm Tom Quinn, a roofing contractor, with over forty years in the roofing and construction business. I can help you complete your next roofing, siding or window replacement, project, with the expertise that only experience can deliver. I have seen and dealt with repairing and replacing just about every type of roof in my many years in the contracting business.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13757242982501316347noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015755872304920827.post-29696570330568430142016-09-20T08:54:00.001-07:002016-09-20T08:54:46.418-07:00Care & Maintenance of AZEK Deck Flooring
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I had a
customer reach out to me recently to get information on how to remove a rust
stain from her AZEK® Deck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Answering the
customer, I thought it would be a good idea to share the following information
with everyone!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It answers the customer’s
question and a lot of other questions that people may have regarding their porches and decks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>At Quinn’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Construction we use
and recommend AZEK® products, especially their decking, with great confidence and pride.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">AZEK® Porch
and Deck Boards require only an occasional cleaning to retain their beautiful
color and wood-grain texture. That’s because AZEK’s cellular PVC formulation
resists natural and man-made stains like wet leaves, fruit punch, wine, and
ketchup. The strong dense surface resists grain loss and scratching even when tackled
by dog claws, furniture, even high heels. <br />
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<b><span style="color: #8c2118;">AVOID THESE ITEMS on your AZEK Deck:</span> <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
<b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Rubber-backed
door mats</span></span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">, tarps,
pool toys, and other non-porous items left on the deck for an extended period
of time can transfer excessive heat to your Porch or Deck Boards and may cause
discoloration of the surface. Should that happen, AZEK® recommends trying a
heat gun on low setting as a possible repair. Keep heat 3" or more from
the surface and use a constant back and forth motion over the area in question.<br />
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<b>Products Containing Chemicals. </b>
Some products, such as sunblock and insect repellent, contain chemicals that
may alter the surface of AZEK® decks. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check
product labels and consult with the manufacturer as to product compatibility
with plastic materials, prior to use on or near AZEK®.<br />
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<b>Abrasive Cleaners. </b>
Cleaners containing abrasives can permanently dull the surface. <br />
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<b><span style="color: #8c2118;">CLEANING:</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: #8c2118;"></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />
<b>Wash Periodically. </b>
To keep your AZEK® Deck or Porch beautiful, wash it periodically to remove
grease, dirt and debris. AZEK® can be cleaned using liquid soaps such as dish
or car wash, but avoid cleaners containing abrasives, as they can permanently
dull the surface. Rinse with a garden hose.<br />
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<b>Remove Rust Stains. </b>
Use a household cleaner with phosphoric acid as the active ingredient and rinse
with a garden hose. <br />
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<b><span style="color: #8c2118;">ICE REMOVAL:</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: #8c2118;"></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />
<b>Rock Salt or Calcium Chloride. </b>
These can be used without damage. Both may leave a white residue which can be
cleaned with a non-abrasive.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Enjoy your deck for many years by caring for it with the above information. At Quinn's we have found AZEK® to be <strong>the</strong> quality product to use for a lifetime of enjoyment of your outside living space!</span></span><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13757242982501316347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015755872304920827.post-85489342593616679282016-06-17T15:00:00.000-07:002016-06-17T15:00:31.768-07:00Why a Roofer Should Never Leave a Layer of Shingles<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lots of potential customers ask this question: Do I really have to remove old layers of shingles? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">People assume that the more layers you </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">have on a roof, the more protection you have, but that is not exactly true. It is always better to tear off the entire roof: the </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">under-layment, the shingles, and the flashings. The number one reason for doing this is to inspect the underlayment for damage (roof boards). At </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quinn’s Construction, we never roof over a single layer of shingles for this very reason.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim8wWhpGC2a6CcNmHP0rrxzH4N8GntZDsgWDjA942YdkiHa4Re98rWsJU0AK6f7tz1fQ_hcEK-0ddLtxbHGLk2uk-5GpxZ6xqEJLx1W6wI_qMf8t0lDSY3diqk6ZcLQS910MnKbxXo7RM/s1600/Rotten+Plywood.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim8wWhpGC2a6CcNmHP0rrxzH4N8GntZDsgWDjA942YdkiHa4Re98rWsJU0AK6f7tz1fQ_hcEK-0ddLtxbHGLk2uk-5GpxZ6xqEJLx1W6wI_qMf8t0lDSY3diqk6ZcLQS910MnKbxXo7RM/s320/Rotten+Plywood.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rotten Roof Boards </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you’re thinking of going with another roofing company and leaving the shingles on, consider these facts as well. Even if your current </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">shingles are ideal for installing a second layer, the new shingles will not line up to your current shingles. It creates an apron, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">essentially preventing the new shingles from sealing well. This can result in shingles blowing off easily in lower winds. Also, if you look </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">at the roof from the ground, it will be visible that the shingles do not line up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another thing, has your roof been leaking? Chances are that the under-layment (a waterproof material installed just under your shingles) is </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">leaking. The under-layment is very important because it can keep water out even when your shingles don’t. If your roof is leaking, you </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">should definitely tear off your existing roof and install a new one with the under-layment done correctly. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the event you have two layers, it is important to avoid the temptation to take off the top layer and go over the bottom layer. You will </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">not have a smooth surface to go over with the top layer. If you can imagine all the nails from the top layer that are left behind, you can </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">envision the problems that occur when nails are pounded down, or pulled. Either way, the asphalt shingles in the bottom layer get pretty </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">chewed up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When a new roof is put on any structure, it is best to replace the flashings as well. Flashings help the shingles seal to the pipes, walls </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and other roof penetrations in areas that leak most often. During a re-roof it is common for the roofing contractor to seal to the old </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">flashings. Sometimes, these old flashings are not as sound as new ones would be, and they tear off, causing problems for the building </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">owner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Simply put, the best option when re-roofing, is to remove the first layer and start over.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Why?</b></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdulYNsZmut8wygpVq4BULXn8PEtfvJzLgrPrMMiPBEnYg2_Jy_UhBoJlR7AHOb0hOwFLyBHScr33Izm7r4_d41dx2CQhE7L1GD5s1E5QNvbHWahnwTWFf93G5Ef1Tx6C21pwRs4BvC-s/s1600/rotten+Side+Boards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdulYNsZmut8wygpVq4BULXn8PEtfvJzLgrPrMMiPBEnYg2_Jy_UhBoJlR7AHOb0hOwFLyBHScr33Izm7r4_d41dx2CQhE7L1GD5s1E5QNvbHWahnwTWFf93G5Ef1Tx6C21pwRs4BvC-s/s320/rotten+Side+Boards.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Replaced Rotted Side Boards before Siding</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. The roof deck (usually plywood or 1x slats) can be inspected for damaged wood that needs to be replaced for strength as well as giving </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the new roof system’s nails plenty of holding power.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. You can make sure the under-layment is done correctly, giving the roof a longer life.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. The shingles will seal down correctly, allowing the sealer strip to hold the shingles together during winds up to 110 miles per hour.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A tear off and re-roof will always have better and longer lasting results. What seems like a lot of extra money spent on a re-roof will </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">actually end up saving you even more money in the long run. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quinn’s Construction will ensure your roof is installed correctly, resulting in less work for you as the building or home owner. Contact </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">us today (978) 957-1200 for a free estimate, or visit our web site: <a href="http://www.quinnsconstruction.com/">www.quinnsconstruction.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember that much of this roof advice holds true for siding jobs too. Recently, we found this damage (see image) under siding we pulled off </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">before starting the siding work.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13757242982501316347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015755872304920827.post-90411876761396435122016-06-07T14:22:00.000-07:002016-06-07T14:22:35.743-07:00Great New Product - Celect® Cellular Composite Siding<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the exciting aspects of the construction business,
after being in it for as many years as I have been, is watching the amazing
development of new products. One product
that has me super excited to recommend to homeowners now is Celect® Cellular Composite
Siding. This siding is inspired by the
aesthetics of wood yet possesses none of wood’s far-from-perfect maintenance
demands. It’s the best of both worlds –
where you get the look, touch and timelessness of real wood without its
inconveniences and expenses. <br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvlVbU7bgnTnCULvRqJHOcn7iIGWqMKBCvnW_amkp_HkK2UyOgH4gP1PfH0EEmg6Gf-kMwnE5r4kCrU2YZpZp0aYQJ-MDwaAnXpIMvak6nqBOJ-NW5WH-3OvkkxkeMjVl711lW89E1_k/s1600/Celect-Groove.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvlVbU7bgnTnCULvRqJHOcn7iIGWqMKBCvnW_amkp_HkK2UyOgH4gP1PfH0EEmg6Gf-kMwnE5r4kCrU2YZpZp0aYQJ-MDwaAnXpIMvak6nqBOJ-NW5WH-3OvkkxkeMjVl711lW89E1_k/s320/Celect-Groove.png" title="Celect's interlocking joints keep moisture out." width="320" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Celect’s interlocking joints keep moisture out and
almost completely eliminates seams, which means it not only looks authentic, it
will never warp, buckle or shift like wood…would.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Premium siding from Celect® Cellular Composite Siding by
Royal® is made from recyclable, state-of-the-art cellular materials. Which
means it faithfully reproduces the deep grain texture and solid heft of real
wood. And every style is equally unaffected by mold, mildew, weather and the
effects of time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Here are some other good reasons to use Celect:</i></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxSdurisABoLB9eOww6wIIisYCSCGnutE8Fyy5EB9C9RhOP8cOIHWPXShZX1lwNC8HScV5CWPDYHTDo0az4rMz6I7nLXXqI_g0kBRGQcmKm05E_rkmKncbPnRIUPAJNJB4RZXrpRoNS8/s1600/Celect-4.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxSdurisABoLB9eOww6wIIisYCSCGnutE8Fyy5EB9C9RhOP8cOIHWPXShZX1lwNC8HScV5CWPDYHTDo0az4rMz6I7nLXXqI_g0kBRGQcmKm05E_rkmKncbPnRIUPAJNJB4RZXrpRoNS8/s320/Celect-4.png" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Maintenance Free:</b> With Celect, you can forget about mold,
fading, deterioration, scrubbing and messy maintenance crews. You can also
forget about painting, repainting, caulking, re-caulking and delaminating like
fiber cement is famous for. Celect is all about virtually maintenance-free
great looks that never quit. Year after year, decade after decade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Recyclable, Sustainable and Seriously Green:</b> A life and neighborhood enriched with curb
appeal is a beautiful thing. Even better is a home exterior that helps you
reduce energy costs and save the environment as long as it's on your home.</span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unique
white substrate helps lower heat absorption</span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kynar
Aquatec® coating provides superior UV resistance and reflects energy back
into the atmosphere—reducing the energy demands of heating and air
conditioning</span></li>
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70% better than wood</span></li>
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twice the R-value of fiber cement and wood</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In fact compared to fiber cement board, some differences
you will find are in:</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Appearance:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<ul type="disc"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Ib6iqcit-iKv9NmeULI5DP3CH9MJfGeXnKJhADxhmy7uuRAD7kH398zBX5FtLNEIvWPWjDt78_7dmb5OIqSUKi1aUYZ2r_VfBbl4fvZh5v5kSSvpHPxDHZHFzkQHu0_SCMe6-CxAtP8/s1600/Celect-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Ib6iqcit-iKv9NmeULI5DP3CH9MJfGeXnKJhADxhmy7uuRAD7kH398zBX5FtLNEIvWPWjDt78_7dmb5OIqSUKi1aUYZ2r_VfBbl4fvZh5v5kSSvpHPxDHZHFzkQHu0_SCMe6-CxAtP8/s320/Celect-2.png" width="320" /></a>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interlocking joint system keeps boards straight and aesthetically
stunning</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Patented interlocking joint system makes Celect easier and faster
to install</span></li>
</ul>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Installation:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No need for special equipment: Boards and trim can be easily
machined with standard woodworking tools</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Superior strength-to-weight ratio means easy loading onto
scaffolding</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gravity lock feature keeps individual courses straight and helps
reduce installation time</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Low-VOC product emits no harmful particles or workplace hazards</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintenance:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Factory-applied colors are designed to stay true so there's no need
to repaint</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kynar Aquatec® coating staves off rain, dust, heat, wind and even
pollution</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Celect’s highly impact-resistant finish can handle heat, cold and
errant baseballs better than anything</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instead of butting against itself, Celect siding snaps together
perfectly, so there's no need to fill in the gaps</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Easy to clean with a quick spray of the garden hose</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lower maintenance costs over the life of the home</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, if these reasons alone are not enough to get you to
consider Celect, how about the 25-Year Warranty?</span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.9pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Celect Premium Siding won’t rot, split, crack, warp, twist, cup,
box, blister, flake, peel, delaminate or suffer loss of structural
properties due to termites, microbiological growth or other decay.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I said at the beginning, Quinn’s
Construction is excited to offer this new siding product. If you would like to read more about this
amazing new product, go here: <a href="http://celect.royalbuildingproducts.com/celect/">http://celect.royalbuildingproducts.com/celect/</a><br />
If you would like to see how Celect looks on your home, go to the Celect Visualizer here: <a href="http://celect.chameleonpower.com/">http://celect.chameleonpower.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, if you would like to see the colors
and combination colors for siding and trim, go here: <a href="http://celect.royalbuildingproducts.com/celect/products/color-combination/">http://celect.royalbuildingproducts.com/celect/products/color-combination/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feel free to give Quinn’s a call for more
information about Celect or for a free estimate for siding on your home. (978)
957-1200</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13757242982501316347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015755872304920827.post-11894790648843294482016-04-01T09:19:00.002-07:002016-04-01T09:19:59.851-07:00Where to Look for Water Leaking into Your Home<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">When your roof is old or
has sustained weather damage, there are common areas
that tend to be culprits for leaking water. Keep an
eye out for problems and take preventive measures to
fix them before serious structural damage, or mold and
mildew occurs. <br />
<br />
Here are some reasons water damage may occur in your
home:<br />
<br />
<b>Leaks at joints.</b> Joints between the roof and
the chimney or between two sloped sections of a roof
are highly susceptible to leaking. Leaking will occur
due to poor installation or defective sheet metal.
According to the University of North Dakota, this
sheet metal, also called flashing, needs to be
replaced or reattached to stop the leak. <br />
<br />
<b>Broken or cracked shingles.</b> Water can seep
through the roof and into your home if your roof has
cracked or broken shingles. Shingles usually
deteriorate on the southern face of the roof first,
because of exposure to sun, so inspect that side
first. If you notice problems with more than a few
shingles, it might be time reshingle the whole roof.
</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;">
<br />
</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><b>Weather damage</b>.
Shingles can be pulled off or damaged as a result of
the elements. If possible, evaluate your roof after a
major wind or hail storm and take note of any damage.
Hire a roofing specialist to make needed repairs. <br />
<br />
<strong>Ice.</strong> If you live in a cold climate, the formation of
ice on your home could potentially lead to leaks as a
result of ice dams. An ice dam forms when the edge of
your roof is colder than the middle of your roof,
causing water to refreeze instead of dripping into the
gutters. To prevent ice dams, keep your home well
insulated. If you do not replace insulation, install
additional layers of protection between your roof and
home to prevent leakage. <br />
<br />
Remember - use a well-qualified roofer who has
received good reviews from homeowners like yourself. If your roof starts to leak, give Quinn's Construction a
call (978) 957-1200 and we will find and resolve the
problem!</span></span><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13757242982501316347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015755872304920827.post-50853728133258073652016-01-25T06:32:00.000-08:002016-01-25T06:32:15.854-08:00What are some key danger signals of a faulty roof? <br />
<div class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 10px;">
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The dangers of a
faulty roof can be many and varied. Just because your
roof isn’t leaking doesn’t mean that you don’t have a
roofing problem.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 10px;">
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Here are some key
signs to look out for, and if you experience any one
of them, give Quinn’s Construction a call: 978-957-1200</span></span></div>
<ul>
<li>
<div class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 10px;">
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>Leakage in the
Attic</i><br />
Water in your
attic after a hard-driving rain is one sign. It can
be from inadequate or missing roof deck protection
or deteriorated metal flashing.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 10px;">
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;">
<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><i>Ice
Buildup</i><br />
Water in your
attic after ice buildup could be caused by
inadequate shingle underlayment or a missing leak
barrier, inadequate ventilation or insulation.
Quinn’s Construction has dealt with different ice
dam problems for many years and we are experts in
dealing with these types of repairs.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 10px;">
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>Blistering or
Peeling of Outside Paint</i><br />
You may assume
sun or humidity is causing the blistering or peeling
of paint, but poor attic ventilation may trap
excessive moisture and humidity in attic walls
causing the problem.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 10px;">
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>Stains on
Interior Ceilings & Walls</i><br />
These may be
caused by a shingle problem or lack of roof deck
protection, while mold and mildew may be a sign of
inadequate attic ventilation.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 10px;">
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>Shingles,
Sheathing or Siding Deterioration</i><br />
Can be a sign of
poor attic ventilation</span></span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 10px;">
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>Cracking or
Curling of Shingles</i><br />
Cracking or
curling can be a sign that shingles have lived a
useful and a pretty good sign that your roof needs
to be replaced. However, one missing shingle may
just need replacement.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 10px;">
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>Dirty Looking
Areas and Growth</i><br />
Dark, dirty
looking areas can be caused by environmental
pollutants, vegetation, fungus or algae growth. Loss
of granules due to age of shingles means that most
likely your roof needs to be replaced. Quinn’s
Construction can take care of this problem and we
will make sure it doesn’t happen again.</span></span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 10px;">
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>High Energy
Costs</i><br />
Excessive utility
bills can sometimes be caused by a poorly designed
roofing system or one that wasn’t installed
properly. They can also be a result of poor attic
ventilation.</span></span><span class="text"> </span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<div class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 10px;">
<span class="text"><span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Faulty roofs cause a multitude of
problems. Those mentioned above are just a few. Good advice is to seek
professional guidance. With forty years in the business, I am an expert in tracking down
roof problems and, as always, provide a free estimate.</span></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13757242982501316347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015755872304920827.post-29156942122800828012016-01-18T05:44:00.001-08:002016-01-18T05:44:25.752-08:00Roof Stains - What can I do to clean and prevent them?<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had an e-mail recently from a homeowner who said: "Hey Tom--My roof looks bad. There are stains all over the shingles. I think it is </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">fungus or moss. Is there any way to clean this up and make it look like new? Yes, there’s a product called Shingle Shield – Roof & Deck Cleaner. It’s good for cedar and asphalt roofs, decks, fencing, and </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">gazebos. It’s the safest way to clean and restore natural color to pine, cedar, redwood and cypress. I’ve used it on many homeowners’ </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">roofs. In just minutes after applying Shingle Shield Roof & Deck Cleaner, you’ll see years of dirt build-up and stains from pollen, algae </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and mildew disappear. One gallon cleans 2,000 square feet. It does not contain chlorine or bleach.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />You might want to know, how can I prevent this staining from happening in the first place? There is a product called Shingle Shield, which is a zinc oxide strip </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">which interrupts the flow of rain and naturally time releases fungistatic compounds of zinc oxide which travel evenly down the roof </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">slope. These compounds are absorbed by the roof surface and inhibit the growth of moss, fungus, and algae. This natural process is of low </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">toxicity. Zinc oxide compounds wash and protect the roof, with no visible sign of this action. Quinn’s Construction can install Shingle </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shield zinc strips on new or existing roofs. Roofs must be cleaned first with Shingle Shield Roof & Deck Cleaner to remove any existing </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">algae, fungus, and/or moss prior to installation of Shingle Shield zinc strips. They will last the life of the roof, and may be reused, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and will not rust.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Read about the excellent products I've mentioned above at </span><a href="http://www.shingleshield.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.shingleshield.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, and give Quinn’s Construction a call today at 978-957-1200 to get your </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">roof to look like new again and keep it that way!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13757242982501316347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015755872304920827.post-87541985260896433152016-01-07T07:12:00.001-08:002016-01-07T07:14:30.657-08:00Green Building<span style="font-family: Arial;">Quinn's Construction is focused on environmentally sensitive building practices and on using eco-friendly</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> building materials wherever practical - both in remodeling and in new building construction. Building “green” with an awareness of the environmental impact is a philosophy that makes sense for our customers and for our world. I view every project as an opportunity to evaluate and potentially reduce environmental impact.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">For our siding projects, we recommend James Hardie<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">®</span></sup> products for our customers. Quinn's has built a relationship with James Hardie<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">®</span></sup> over the years and we put our trust in the quality and sustainability of their products for these advantages for our customers:</span><br />
<ul>
<li><span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Year after year, James Hardie<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">®</span></sup> has been rated the best return on investment in the large home improvement projects category.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Get the classic look of wood without the maintenance.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Product is green and sustainable. It is made of sand, wood fiber, Portland cement, & various additives.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Specialty formulation for northern climates.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Your house can be finished in the color of your choice; or you can select a color combination from the factory finished ColorPlus line.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Includes 30-year non-prorated, transferable warranty on Plank, Panels, Soffit, and Shingles, 15 year trim warranty and 15 year ColorPlus paint warranty.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;">James Hardie<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">®</span></sup> products require specialized knowledge and tools to properly install and ensure warranty requirements are met. Quinn's siding specialists are factory trained and have years of experience installing the full James Hardie<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">®</span></sup> family of products. For this reason, we are a James Hardie<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">® </span></sup>Contractor Alliance Member.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text">Last year, <span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">James Hardie was selected as offering the greenest products in the siding category, (Annual 2015 Readers’ Choice survey) with the most respondents recommending the company’s sustainable exterior options over other siding manufacturers. That is why they received the Green Builder Media Honor for the most sustainable siding products, that have garnered the loyalty of building professionals.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text">“A primary factor to James Hardie’s sustainability is its durability,” said John Dybsky, senior marketing manager at James Hardie. “Our products handle high heat, UV radiation and moisture exceptionally well, which significantly reduces the need for replacement over time.”</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text">James Hardie siding is composed of natural and sustainable raw materials such as cement, sand, cellulose fiber and water. While green practices can sometimes limit design options, the company has a range of textures and colors that can satisfy several design variations.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">As you can tell, I am truly a fan of James Hardie products and am committed to continuing the relationship that Quinn's Construction has built over the years with them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">If you are planning to replace the siding on your home this year, please consider James Hardie products for the environment and for you as a homeowner. You'll be glad you did. </span><br />
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</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13757242982501316347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015755872304920827.post-49992390254988155882016-01-07T06:45:00.000-08:002016-01-07T06:46:45.377-08:00Why Invest in a Quality Roof?<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-S6v0Vsg8G6BZVF4QqsHSwZCNLnUuib7nPSDzqLjao5agmVAfTN7TK_eYy_oWclM0Ykzw4rTw4M5Bvc7YoENgb35LWAG6h7k_4AFAtAL9f3gEgnk2bGJC82E1Jc61DCHgIdLbDDv3O6A/s1600/g_roofs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-S6v0Vsg8G6BZVF4QqsHSwZCNLnUuib7nPSDzqLjao5agmVAfTN7TK_eYy_oWclM0Ykzw4rTw4M5Bvc7YoENgb35LWAG6h7k_4AFAtAL9f3gEgnk2bGJC82E1Jc61DCHgIdLbDDv3O6A/s200/g_roofs.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Roofs Installed and Repaired by<br /> Quinn's Construction</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The roof of a house today is not only a protective part of the building, it is an important component that has its value in a variety of things. In the old days, the roof of the house used to act just as a shield from the exterior forces such as wind, rain, snow, extreme climatic conditions, etc., but now it has become a lot more than that. A roof adds a lot of value and investing in a quality roof can be the wise decision when building a house. A roof can be the most important part of a house for these reasons:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Protection</strong> – The roof of the house is the front line for defense to any kind of exterior hazard. It acts as a shield against rain, snow, wind, storm, heat, cold, etc. And as it is exposed to all of these conditions so it becomes very important for it to be of such quality that it is able to withstand all of these enemies. If it is not strong enough then it will start decaying and then it can cause damage to the contents inside the house as well.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Look</strong> – The design of the house can also enhance the look of the house. There are various types of roof designs that one can choose from. The two most common types are the flat roofs and the sloping roofs. The sloping roofs provide better protection from rains and snow as it does not allow them to stay on it for long. So if your house is at a place then you need to be choosing the sloping roof.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Valuation </strong>– The quality of a roof can also have an impact in the value of the house. A person that would be interested in buying the property would like to inspect what is the quality of the roof and if he might be needed to invest in repairing or not. If he is required to repair the roof then it would decrease the value of your house and you would end up getting lesser amount for your property.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Peace of mind</strong> – Investing in a quality roof can provide you with a piece of mind because you would know that the roof is a quality one. And you can rest assured that you and your loved ones are protected from all kinds of external agents.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Energy Consumption</strong> – Another factor that the roofs can determine is the energy consumption. You need to select the roof that depends upon the type of place that you are living. If there is too much cold outside then the roof selected should be able to maintain the heat inside and if there is too much of heat then it should be able to keep a low temperature inside. You can ask about the type of roof suited for you from the roofing contractor. He would be able to guide you to the ideal roof for your house.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So investing in a quality roof can really turn out to be a wise decision in the long run and we can help you get that perfect roof for your house. We can guide you in selecting the best roof that suits your needs and that too at an affordable price.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13757242982501316347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015755872304920827.post-79578851401118637432015-12-28T17:06:00.000-08:002015-12-28T17:06:07.038-08:00What are ice dams on roofs caused by?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMxbdOLAUd1AbqWybZSYD9n1VXN_hm9Yuu_d20gFJj8JiFk7Exw34SACqtAtGoRDh9NLTOjfZlCwZx2D2Cg7UWh0dWv5hGquPUWk6la40_FGHz0TST605OZV-BT2Dp3Tz34O20YWOwn8/s1600/ice_dam_boston.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMxbdOLAUd1AbqWybZSYD9n1VXN_hm9Yuu_d20gFJj8JiFk7Exw34SACqtAtGoRDh9NLTOjfZlCwZx2D2Cg7UWh0dWv5hGquPUWk6la40_FGHz0TST605OZV-BT2Dp3Tz34O20YWOwn8/s200/ice_dam_boston.png" width="166" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ice dams are formed when heat from the inside of a home escapes into the attic and warms the roof decking during the winter. This heat, combined with heat from the sun, can melt snow on the roof. Melting snow on the upper roof and in the valleys then runs down toward the eaves as water. When it reaches the cold eaves and gutters it refreezes. The continual thaw and re-freeze process creates ice dams. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The result is water backing up under the roof shingles or behind fascia boards where it can soak through the roof decking or wall sheathing, causing damage to attics, ceilings and walls. Quinn's Construction is an expert on roofing installations and repairs and can remove the </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">snow on your roof or unclog an ice dam. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Simply put: here are four things that might be the cause of an ice dam roof problem:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Installation </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Insulation</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ventilation </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Design</span></li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAkeLw9J9sKVI1nNfZrMUW4HnT7OgFf1ZhKqgujUs5u7S7F1z3KQsskkhcI5LZGwgvFPytMIg_QbbeAbtWrkK7YMOgjxuZ8TZBZqytxEgq07dA9MBsE8zgRPKf7nlDKANBFLSSPIvuRo/s1600/ice_dam_massachusetts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAkeLw9J9sKVI1nNfZrMUW4HnT7OgFf1ZhKqgujUs5u7S7F1z3KQsskkhcI5LZGwgvFPytMIg_QbbeAbtWrkK7YMOgjxuZ8TZBZqytxEgq07dA9MBsE8zgRPKf7nlDKANBFLSSPIvuRo/s200/ice_dam_massachusetts.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Removing the ice dam is the first step in relieving the roof leak problem you might be experiencing. The source of the problem needs to be found and the correct solution applied so that it won't happen again. Damage from ice dams and leaking roofs are not to be minimized. They can cause extensive damage to the inside of homes and repair may be extremely costly. A qualified, certified, licensed roofing contractor will be able to remove the ice dam, research the cause of the problem, offer </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">recommendations, and implement the repair. Quinn's Construction is ready to help if you experience an ice dam problem during the upcoming winter months this season. (978) 957-1200</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here's an interesting factoid about snow and its effect on your roof:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">For every 10 foot by 10 foot section of
roof with a foot of snow, you have an
extra 2,000 lbs of weight. With an average
roof of 1400 square feet, and only one
foot of wet snow, you now have 28,000 lbs
(14 ton) of weight.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13757242982501316347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015755872304920827.post-19004544804676837522015-12-20T08:28:00.000-08:002015-12-20T08:28:14.861-08:00The Scoop about Angie's List<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Before
I even contacted them, <a href="http://www.angieslist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angie’s List</a> had Quinn’s Construction listed on their web site. It seems that a
customer we had done some masonry contracting for had written a
recommendation on Angie's site. Because the customer was an Angie’s List
member, the recommendation held more weight and gave Quinn’s the chance to
be on the wall of happiness. At the time I was unaware of the growing
popularity of Angie’s List, but I wanted to find out more about it because
customers started calling because of the listing.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></span><br />
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">What</span></span></span><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="text">
I did find out is that Angie’s List awards
businesses a rating based on
their performance, as judged by their customers. Out of thousands of
service providers, approximately 5% of businesses on Angie’s List meet the
eligibility requirements to be considered and even fewer actually receive
the award. The Super Service Award honors service providers that have
maintained a superior service rating on Angie's List throughout the past
year.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></span><br />
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Whether it's maintaining current clients or winning new
business, an 'Angie's List Super Service Award' validates excellence as a
top service provider, who ensures the highest level of customer
satisfaction, and gives their clients and prospects the confidence they
need to make an investment in their services.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></span><br />
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Another distinction Angie’s List uses to honor its highest quality service providers is the Angie’s List Honor Roll. With businesses rated on a scale of “A” to “F,” businesses in the top one percent level make the honor roll.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="text"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="text" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span class="text" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Quinn’s Construction is proud to be associated with a
company like Angie’s List to help us keep track of customer comments; and
generally being commended for the work we do as part of our normal way of
doing business. And, we are pleased to say that we have received the
Super Service Award every year since 2010!</span></span><br />
<span class="text" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></span><br />
<span class="text" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">If you need Roofing services, please give a Super Service
Award winner a call to experience a true professional who will deliver a
job to your complete satisfaction – Quinn’s Construction: 978-957-1200 (or, <a href="mailto:Tom@QuinnsConstruction.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">E-mail Tom</a>).</span></span><br />
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