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Q. I read your column on insulating attics and putting foam insulation in the roof rafters, and completely disagree with the method, because it forms a much bigger problem — a hot roof. more
Fire and school officials reported a fire that broke out on the roof of the Shaw Avenue Elementary School building Monday evening. There were no reported injuries. At around 6 p.m. a custodian at … more
Q. We’re replacing our old roof and putting a new porch roof over our front steps. The old roof is rotted, and the bottoms of the columns were so bad that we didn’t think the roof would stay up much longer, so we hired a contractor . . . more
Q. Lately, now that it’s spring, I’m seeing roofers putting on new shingles and assume people are getting leaks that must be making them a little desperate, because roofers are working on wet roofs or in cold weather or when it’s drizzling. Can roof shingles be put on in wet weather? more
I’m offering a ticket to ride. This summer, if you can’t actually get away, if you can’t relocate your body to a distant shore, then at least think about relocating your mind. Reading, we know, is our escape from reality . . . more
Q. I’m writing about my flat roof leak. Please find enclosed photos of the inside and outside of my home. Since we bought it in 1975, we’ve been having trouble with the flat part of the roof. I’ve had the inside repaired . . . more
Q. After the last snowstorm, my roof was covered with so much snow that the ceiling was wet in several places and I’ve had to make repairs inside. Unfortunately, I have to keep the buckets on hand because the roofer told me . . . more
Q. We read your column faithfully, and appreciate your advice. In a past column, you recommended using a steel roof, and since our roof is crumbling shingles, we decided to get estimates, which ended up being very expensive compared with . . . more
Q. I’m doing a small strip center and my home at the same time. Both are being designed with flat roofs. The concern is that the roof areas are pretty large, mostly so I can divide the stores into … more
Performances/On Stage Chris Robinson BrotherhoodThe blues rockers in concert, Thursday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m. $45 and $29.50. The Space, 250 Post Ave. Westbury. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or … more
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