Up the Ladder to the Roof

Then, I slid out of that striped booth and stood up, looked to them, and Mr. White said, ¨It 's time to move.¨ I got out of my booth and they got out of their booth and together we all walked across the checkered floor to the back of the diner through the strip curtains into the kitchen. We pulled our black ski masks over our heads then put on our gloves. Mr. Blonde set five grand on one of the counters. Then, he picked up the bag and as him and and Mr. White walked out back and started to climb up the ladder to the roof; I quietly threw a rolled up wad of cash next to the chef, who was cutting meat. He didn’t look at me, he just paused for a moment, then nodded. I climbed up to the roof behind them, pulled out my gun and checked the allies below to make sure no one knew we were there. Mr. Blonde and I had rifles on our backs, while Mr. White had a shotgun. We didn 't have them out then because they were too long, we all had out handguns. We jumped the roof to the next building and checked the allies on that building too. Looking down into darkness we knew they were all clear. Mr. White whispered, “All right let 's go, quickly now.” I kicked open the rusty roof hatch leading into the building and that 's when then things got…

Tips For Removing Ice Dams From Your Roof Did you need to get your roof repaired due to ice dams that formed during the winter? If so, this is a problem that you would rather not have to deal with again. It happens because your roof has hot spots that cause water to melt, which flows down your roof until it reaches a cold spot. The water freezes, creating an ice dam that can cause damage to the roofing, such as leaks or structural damage. Here are some tips for getting rid of ice dams. Prepare…

This article will guide you through each step of the process to replace the shingles in six easy steps. Gather Supplies Before beginning any home repair project, it is essential to gather the necessary supplies. Nothing is worse than starting a project only to realize you forgot something. The following shopping list will ensure you have everything you need to complete your process quickly. • Shingles • Carpenter's Apron • Roofing Nails • Ladder • Safety Rope • Hammer • Asphalt Roofing Cement…

I would usually pick up the rubble and take it to the odorous trash. If he needed to fix a water leak in one of the suites, I would help him find the source of the leak and he would fix it. And if there was a cold, soggy mess as a result of a water leak in one of the suites, I would help him clean it up. But that Friday had one single object that I feared most: the ladder. I had a fear of ladders because I had thought…

We got it down with a water hose before any bees came back to it. We also picked vines off of their brick walls and organized the shed that had been boarded up for quite a while in their backyard. This trip exemplified the corporal works of mercy because we helped to shelter the homeless and the spiritual works of mercy by praying for the living and the dead. I prayed for Rita and Dan every night before I slept on my cot at the local high school and hoped that they would be better off than they…

Repairing your own roof is the only way to do it. Honestly, most roof repairs can be done yourself. With the help from the Internet, you too can easily repair a simple roof without having to rely on professional roofing contractors. Besides, calling a professional roofing company to fix a simple leaking roof could end up being quite costly. However, hiring a professional roofing contractor does have its advantages. For instance, do you think you will be able to handle the job if it turns out to…

If you roof is beginning to look a bit old and weathered, you are probably interested in replacing it. Unfortunately, that's an expensive task that most people cannot afford to do on a whim. If the majority of your roof is in good condition, you can always opt to replace the worn shingles. While this is usually a job best left to the professionals, it is possible to take a DIY approach. Here are four helpful tips for removing shingles: 1. Protect and Prepare Yourself Removing roof shingles…

easy to use and provide a long lasting roofing alternative and at a fraction of cost while at it. However, after decades of faithful service and taking all sorts of weather and physical beatings from a variety of objects, the roof like any other appliance, is apt to become worn and torn and thereby developing things such as holes, cracks, etc., that let water to easily leak into the house from the roof and a variety of other issues. Fortunately, using a few simple and easy to use tools, almost…

Texas homeowner was attempting to clear a tree limb from rubbing against his shingled roof. He has asked his next door neighbor for help, but the man was just leaving for a family outing. The homeowner was short on time, having a busy week planned and finally asked his wife for assistance late Sunday afternoon, since the next door neighbor hadn’t made it back from the out of town visit. The limb was approximately fifteen feet in length with a base circumference of about twelve inches. The darn…

Under a Roof Leak The very first thing you have to do if you have water dripping down through your ceiling, is determine where the leak is coming from. You see once water penetrates the shingles, it can travel. There's felt paper under the shingles and 4 x 8 sheets of plywood under the felt paper, so the water can come into the home up to 10 feet from the actual leak. Searching Out the Source of Your Problem So climb up on your roof, start from where the leak is coming down into your home and…