Coppell Church Roof and Gutter Repair

This is a very nice facility in Coppell, TX. Unfortunately, they have been dealing with roof and gutter issues since construction.

The last "roofing" contractor they had came out and installed roof tape along this 40' long wall. It didn't fix the problem, though. We ended up having to remove the tape and shingles all along this wall (and 3 other walls) and repair the flashing underneath. Then we installed new shingles.


In this photo you can see that the gutters are full of water. Normally, commercial gutters are installed in sections and sealant is applied where the sections meet. The builder didn't do that here, though. Instead, the builder installed 3-4 layers of flashing tape inside the gutters. The problem with this was that as the tape aged, it became unsticky. Water then found its way underneath the tape and became trapped between the tape and the gutter. Because the water was trapped it wouldn't drain. Instead, it just leaked into the church. We spent 2 days removing tape from the gutters and then sealed the inside of the gutters with professional gutter sealant.


This flat roof was also leaking when we started. We installed roof patches (using hot asphalt) and solved the problem.

It would be easy for us to always recommend the absolute cheapest fix to a problem, but because we stand behind our work, we want to make sure the solutions we offer will actually solve the problem. Two days after we repaired the roof and gutters the Dallas area had a 4" rain. The church had only 1 leak. We returned to check it out and discovered that we had missed sealing one joint in one of the gutters. We took care of the issue, it's rained since then, and no other issues have been reported.

If you are having issues with your commercial building and need someone to give you actual solutions, call Rainy Day Services at (866) 596-2030.

6' Cedar Fence

If your house is under 7 years old, chances are you still have a "builder" fence. Builder fences are typically 6' high, with wood posts, and have pine pickets. Most of the time they are unstained. These fences look great for about 2 weeks after installation, however, they begin to gray over time. The posts warp and when the wind picks up the posts can snap off at the ground. This customer was tired of the hassle that accompanied her pine builder fence. Instead of spending money trying to bring it up to working condition, she opted to replace it with a new cedar fence with steel posts. Once the fence was up, we stained and sealed it to preserve it for years to come.





If your fence is starting to lean, rot, or otherwise look bad, please call Rainy Day Services today at (972) 747-7734 for an estimate.

Patio Structure

When it comes to back patios and decks, the lack of shade can be a major deterrent to spending time outside. If a cedar shade structure isn't right for your property, you may want to consider a steel structure.
Here are some photos of a project we completed recently. We welded the steel frame and installed steel roof panels. The roof was pre-painted and we painted the rest of the structure to match. Now, rain or shine, this client can actually enjoy the time they spend on their deck.





If you would like additional information about a shade structure for your home please call Rainy Day Services at (972) 747-7734.

New Driveway and Sidewalk

If you live in the country, chances are you may have a gravel driveway or no driveway at all. You may just have a few step stones connecting you from your house to a detached building. If you're tired of dealing with the mud and dust and mess, installing a concrete driveway or sidewalk may be just what you need. One of the important things to consider when installing concrete is drainage. In other words, where is the water going to go (since the dirt and grass won't be able to absorb it anymore)? We make sure this is planned out ahead of time and we grade our installations to make sure the water goes where it is supposed to go.

Here are a few terms you may not be familiar with:

1. Form board - board/ frame that is used to outline where the concrete will go and it holds it in place - the top of the form will be the top of the concrete
2. Form stake - wooden stake used to keep the form board in place
3. Rebar - metal rods used to add strength to the concrete and hold it together
4. Exposed aggregate - surface finish on concrete where the pebbles (aggregate) are visible
5. Expansion joint - an intention joint left in the concrete. All concrete cracks, but an expansion joint is installed to isolate the cracks and prevent them from spreading over the entire surface.

BEFORE - We formed up a sidewalk to connect the front and back porches to this customer's driveway and barn.

AFTER







Here we had to slope the concrete slightly to match up with the bottom step.


BEFORE


AFTER


The lines going across the driveway are expansion joints.

If a new driveway or sidewalk is in your future plans, please call Rainy Day Services at (972) 747-7734 for an estimate.

If you saw this coming - would your house be ok?

Don't procrastinate the day of your repairs!

If your roof is missing shingles, loose siding, broken doors, or window - call us today!

Rainy Day Services is here to help. (866) 596-2030.

Bathroom remodel in Allen

Does your shower have 4" square white tiles with discolored grout? Is your shower door rusty? Well, check out what we did with our clients who had a bathroom just like that too.



This is no standard shower stall anymore. We replaced their old 4" builder tile and grout with new 12" wall tiles, 4" diamond cut tiles, 1" mosaic border tiles, and endcap tiles. We also replaced the shower pan, shower head, faucet, and soapdish.



Here you can see the new bathtub we installed complete with faucet and border tiles.






This photo shows the 16" floor tiles we installed.



If your bathroom needs a makeover, call Rainy Day Services today at (972) 747-7734 for an estimate.

Mobile Home Underskirting

If you know anyone who owns a mobile home, they will tell you one of the main headaches is dealing with the undeskirting always coming loose. Typically, the builder installs a vinyl material that warpes and comes loose over time. This house was no different. We replaced the broken and missing vinyl with steel panels. We installed TREK composite and rot-free boards along the ground and attached the steel panels to the TREK. We also installed these new foundation vents. This paneling shouldn't go anywhere for a long time.

Owens Corning Press Release

RAINY DAY SERVICES NAMED OWENS CORNING PREFERRED ROOFING CONTRACTOR


Allen, TX, September 17, 2008 – Rainy Day Services has been named a Preferred Roofing Contractor by Owens Corning, America’s most recognized brand of roofing shingles. As an Owens Corning Preferred Roofing Contractor, Rainy Day Services has demonstrated a commitment to adhere to industry best practices and standards and is an established business within the communities it serves.

“We’ve worked hard to gain the trust of our customers, so it’s gratifying to receive this vote of confidence from Owens Corning,” said Josh Hopewell, owner of Rainy Day Services.

Rainy Day Services offers roofing services throughout the DFW Metroplex. All Owens Corning Preferred Roofing Contractors have a minimum of three years experience, a clean profile with the Better Business Bureau, and all required state and local licenses.

“The Preferred program takes the guess work out of finding a contractor,” says Jeff Carpenter, Owens Corning Contractor Development Leader. “Preferred Roofing Contractors have a demonstrated track record of dependable, quality workmanship and they are backed by one of the most trusted name in roofing.”

About Rainy Day Services
Rainy Day Services began offering professional roofing and gutter services in 1999. A family owned business located in Allen, TX, their goal is to improve the community by providing professional repair, improvement, roofing and remodeling solutions for their residential and commercial clients. For more information please visit http://www.rainydayservices.com/.

About Owens Corning
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a leading global producer of residential and commercial building materials, glass fiber reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems. A Fortune 500 company for 53 consecutive years, Owens Corning is committed to driving sustainability through delivering solutions, transforming markets and enhancing lives. Founded in 1938, Owens Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass fiber technology with sales of $5 billion in 2007 and 19,000 employees in 26 countries on five continents. Additional information is available at http://www.owenscorning.com/.

Siding replacement at historic building in Dallas

Here's a job we completed for the Garden Gate Floral Shop near downtown Dallas. They had a large amount of rotted siding along the back of their building. The doors also suffered water damage and started coming apart. Their roof was leaking as well. We came up with a total package to solve their problems. We installed gutters to help divert the majority of water causing the problems. We replaced the rotted windows (the windows turned out to be wooden doors instead) with new vinyl-framed windows. We had to track down wooden siding to match the historic siding on the building. We caulked and painted the new siding. We replaced two doors with new steel doors. We also replaced a missing porch post and routed it to match the other posts. This is one of those jobs that just comes together.

As you can see here, the siding and window frame is rotted. Imagine the amount of water that leaks into the walls of the building every time it rains.

This is the after picture of the same area with new cedar siding and vinyl windows (energy efficient).

The new cedar siding should last for many decades to come.
Due to the height of the structure we installed scaffolding.


As you can see, we replaced the door, the siding, the windows, caulked and painted, and installed gutters. The gutters matched the trim paint perfectly. The new steel doors will keep the rain out and provide extra security and energy efficiency.



We installed the post on the left. It's hard to see in the picture, but we routed (made grooves) in the top and bottom of the post to match it to the others.

If you know anyone who has rotted siding, damaged doors or windows, or a leaky roof, have them call Rainy Day Services at (972) 747-7734.