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New Updated Website.. You Likey?
Posted On 02/24/2008 09:28:53

I was looking at my website yesterday, and decided it was rather hard to read with all the white text . (I had used mostly ALL white text on a blue background.) At the time it seemed to look good.

 So I changed the majority of the text to a light black html code, but left some white to mix things up.

I welcome any input or opinions as far how it looks to an "unbiased" person.  Cause you know I love it, its my baby... Hehe!!

Website: http://www.lakesregionroofing.net 


ROOFING 101 - Did You Know?
Posted On 02/19/2008 14:05:53
A FEW FACTS ABOUT ROOFS...

LIFE EXPECTANCY: ASPHALT shingle roofing is normally 15-20 years. Generally longer with higher grade shingles, shorter in areas of extreme sun, heat build up and/or lack of proper roof ventilation. Roll roofing for low pitched roofs perform similarly.

SLATE has a typical life expectancy of 100 years or more.

FLAT ROOFS can be rubber membrane (preferred and longest lived, except under trees.), built up hot tar - with or without gravel (but has shorter life span and ongoing maintenance later in life than rubber.)

FLASHINGS: Copper flashings (life expectancy about 80 years) are considered the highest quality along with lead (for certain applications). Aluminum is next, galvanized steel lesser in quality.

CHIMNEYS: Raincaps are generally a good idea. Mortar joints need re-pointing every few decades. TV antennas should not be attached to chimneys, as they can cause wind strain.

GUTTER SYSTEM: Wood gutters usually need bi-yearly cleaning and oiling to remain sound. Aluminum is lower maintenance and far less expensive (seamless, rather than sectional is best) but more susceptible to snowslide and ice dam damage. Downspouts of aluminum are longer lived than galvanized steel. Downspouts should be extended away from the foundation, to help keep cellar dry. Often they clog with leaves and debris, at which time frequent practice is to flush them out or bypass them.

* If you would like more information or are experiencing problems with your roof, call Lakes Region Roofing to schedule an estimate with a credentialed Shingle Master for an honest and thorough evaluation of your situation.


Lakes Region Roofing
Farmington, NH
(603) 755-6980

Vist us on the web @ www.lakesregionroofing.net

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Great site for creating professional ads...for FREE !
Posted On 02/19/2008 13:33:12

Just though I'd pass on some information on creating some quality ads for your Craigslist postings or wherever you may want.

Its called Vflyer.com, and you can make a "flyer" add for a full page craigslist post or upload a photo to make a "postcard" style add. (I have two posted on my home page here.)

 Its pretty self explanatory on the site. You can edit and and upload pics, pic your favorite template style, and publish to the web, or just save your image and post it elsewhere.

* Note when you create a flyer and hit "publish flyer" it creates an html code you can just copy and paste into craigslist! 

It takes a bit of practice to create a good looking ad, If you need any help at all shoot me an email.. I'll be glad to help!

Steve




Brad Porter, PPGC