Summer Tips

Roof and Foundation Tip

Now is the time to check your gutters or roof drains to make sure that sudden high intensity rain event doesn’t cause problems.

Clogged gutters from spring time seed droppings can wreak havoc on the foundations of your home. Clogged roof drains can lead to ponding on flat roofs which can cause sagging of a flat roof structures.

Pool Owners

Now that your pool is open, keeping an eye out for leaks is important, particularly for those with in-ground pools. The damage caused by pool leaks is especially concerning because it's usually hidden from view and can take time to develop. Things such as settling pool deck slabs, shifting plumbing and, in some extreme cases, sinkhole development can put a damper on your favorite summer perk.

If filling the pool is a daily routine, or an area of lawn next to the pool is unusually green when there’s been no rain, it may be time to check your pool for leaks.

 
Myth or Fact: Utility Companies are Against Solar Power?

MYTH! Switching to solar is beneficial to both the environment and your local utility companies. Your switch can offer less stress on utilities’ infrastructure and contribute to less carbon emissions produced by the generation of electricity via power plants. Many utility companies actually offer incentives or discounts for witching to solar energy.

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Jeff Thoms, PE | Technical Manager, Structural Engineering