By now we have all heard about scrap-metal theft in Southern California. These thefts range from copper wire at job sites to catalytic converters being removed from parked cars. As the value of scrap metal increases and the economy continues to slump, bandits are getting more creative and more brazen. There have even been stories about brass plaques being stolen from graveyards and turned in for t... read more

Associations, management companies and homeowners alike are always looking for ways to trim costs while keeping facilities in top condition and easy to care for. One area of the building that tends to get little attention is the roof. Who thinks about the roof? Until there is a leak, that is. Today, however, people are thinking about the roof in new ways. Can a roof help reduce operating costs, an... read more

As we are in the hurricane season, there are a few tips that could ensure the roofing in your home or condominium is safe. When a house works as a unit, it stays together. The engineered truss system that supports the roof and ties it into the walls to distribute the wind load should all work together. Truss anchors are important and need to be set into the poured concrete walls. Metal Roofs – T... read more