Monthly Archives: December 2017
How much snow is too much snow on your roof?
Fluffy, fresh snow can weigh as little as three pounds per square foot compared with 21 pounds for wet, heavy snow, according to FEMA. Ice weighs more: 57 pounds a square foot. Considering the average-size roof in the United States is in the range of 2,000 square feet, the weight of snow and ice can... Read More
Furnace Maintenance Tips
Home heating systems that aren’t properly maintained may be less than 50 percent efficient. Learn more about the importance of periodic furnace maintenance. How It Works When a home system’s thermostat is turned up, an electrical signal is sent to the heating equipment, where a valve or relay-switch starts the fuel-burning process. When the furnace... Read More