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The Real Secret to Long Roof Life

The cost of a new roof in Texas ranges between $4,000 and $45,000.  When buying a new roof there are different materials, colors and styles to consider.  Some companies offer 25, 35, and now even 50 year shingles.  As you might expect, the longer life shingles are a higher price.  In the Houston Metropolitan Area, …

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How To Survive Swimming Pool Electrocution

There is nothing more refreshing than swimming in clean, cool pool water.  What most people don’t know is that electrically charged swimming pools, spas, and boat docks kill people every year due to lack of maintenance. Electrical Shock Drowning (ESD ) happens when an electrical ground fault leaks into water.  Electrical currents as low as …

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3 Things You Need To Know About Galvanized Plumbing

If galvanized pipes are such a problem, why was it made?  Galvanizing steel protects it from the elements and makes it more durable. To galvanize, the steel is dipped into zinc to protect it against corrosion.  However, problems come with age.  While galvanized water distribution pipes last approximately 50 years, once the zinc coating wears …

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