Hello Friends,
OK, I wrote this letter a few days ago and it has all changed. At that time I was having a love hate relationship with my own backyard. The citrus fragrance was out of this world, the roses were coming back beautifully, the vegetable garden was looking fabulous, the weather was been beyond beckoning, but....my allergies were driving me crazy. What a difference a day makes. That was some freaky weather we had yesterday. Now my yard is a mess, the pool pump is working overtime and my car- wow. However, this we know... in a few short hours it is going to be beautiful again. I was out at the Botanical Gardens this weekend- it was stunning and here is the good news- it is weeks away from peaking. So get out there and enjoy springtime in the desert- it doesn't get better than this.
Ann Pepper
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Prepare your Roof for the Harsh Arizona Sun | |
Leak Prevention 101
- Inspect the roof for damaged or loose shingles or tiles. Have damaged roofing materials replaced if they're on less than 20% of the roof. Reroof if damaged shingles cover more than 20% of the roof.
- Check your flat roof for blisters, splits or tears. If your roof is coated-check for wear and tear-especially if it is foam. A foam roof will last forever as long as it remains coated. That coating is like sun block- without it your roof will degrade. If you see yellow or orange color peeking through- call us! Failure to take action could cost you a new roof. If you have not coated your roof in 5 years- have it inspected. Inspections are always free!
- Examine flashing around chimneys, vents, and roof edges. Repair as needed.
- Check roof penetrations and reseal if needed.
- Remove organic debris from roof service.
- Remove debris from gutters and downspouts and patch any holes. Make sure the downspouts direct water at least 5 feet away from your foundation walls.
- Examine fascia or soffit boards. Replace if they are soft or rotting because they may allow rain into your attic. Rotted wood may be a sign of bigger problems. Get it inspected.
- Trim branches and shrubs that are touching your home which can provide a pathway for bugs or excess moisture to enter your home. Thin out trees that are near your home to allow Monsoon winds to pass through those trees- the last thing you want is a tree on your roof. This is my house. Do as I say, not as I did...
OR- call Lyons Roofing. We offer affordable Roof tune-ups and of course if you suspect your roof is approaching the end of its useful life-inspections are always FREE!
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Pet Video of the Month | |
This pup has some "spring" in his step.
| Presenting.....Mudd. |
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