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Does Consumer Reports understand enough to know any gutter guards achilles heel?
When rain water moves across asphalt shingles, water dislodges tar that is part of the shingle’s foundation. Tar becomes fluid like oil in hi-flow areas (such as a valley or on any section of roof below a downspout) and moves across the shingles into the gutter. If you have a gutter guard install...Read more -
What’s the hottest part of your house?
If you guessed your roof, you’re correct. Have you ever touched asphalt shingles in the summer? Ouch, they’re hot. Like scalding water hot or hotter. On a hot summer day, it’s not unusual for temperatures on a black asphalt shingle roof to exceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Guess what the softening t...Read more -
Supply chain problems push many solar project deadlines to 2025 or later
Prices for renewable power continued to climb in the first quarter as a supply and demand imbalance hit the industry. Demand for renewables remained strong, with corporations having ambitious, publicly stated renewables procurement goals, retailers seeking to offer renewable products and utiliti...Read more -
HOW TO PROTECT SOLAR PANELS FROM PESTS
There is no denying that the entire world is moving towards solar energy solutions. Countries such as Germany are meeting over 50% of their citizen’s energy needs exclusively from solar energy and that trend is growing worldwide. Solar energy is now the most inexpensive and abundant form of energ...Read more -
BIRDS AS PESTS
Birds are usually harmless, beneficial animals, but sometimes due to their habits, they become pests. Whenever bird behaviour adversely affects human activities they can be classed as pests. These type of situations include destroying fruit orchards and crops, damaging & fouling commercial bu...Read more -
6 SAFETY SURVEYING TIPS FROM A BIRD CONTROL PROFESSIONAL
SAFETY & SANITATION Safety is always our first step in everything we do. Before going to perform a survey for bird control, make sure you have all the PPE you need for the job. PPE can include eye protection, rubber gloves, dust masks, HEPA filter masks, shoe covers or washable rubber boots. ...Read more