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Camera manuals GPS Instructions & More - Over 50,000 Manuals. ORGANIZATION. Maintaining Your Kit. Just as important as putting your supplies together is maintaining them so they are safe to use when needed.

Maintaining Your Kit

Here are some tips to keep your supplies ready and in good condition: Keep canned food in a cool, dry place.Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers to protect from pests and to extend its shelf life.Throw out any canned good that becomes swollen, dented or corroded.Use foods before they go bad and replace them with fresh supplies.Place new items at the back of the storage area and older ones in the front.Change stored food and water supplies every six months.

Be sure to write the date you store it on all containers.Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family’s needs change. Keep items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers, such as an unused trashcan, camping backpack or duffel bag.

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Cooling and Heating Equations

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Ten Common Residential Roofing Errors

One class covered ten common residential roofing errors. We feel like it is important for the homeowner to understand what these errors are, and that Roof, Rinse & Run knows about and addresses these issues. Not only are they the most commonly encountered problems as seen by GAF, but the NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association) also sees these as the ten most common residential roofing errors in their estimate. (1) Installing Shingles on Low-Slope Roofs. When a roof’s pitch is 2:12 or lower, shingles simply can’t function right. . (2) Neglecting to Install Drip Edge. While drip edge is only “required” on the eaves of a home, it is still recommended on the rakes as well, and Roof, Rinse & Run always requires its use at both places. . (3) Improper Starter Course.

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Roofing Terms

Back Surfacing: Fine mineral matter applied to the back side of shingles to keep them from sticking. Base flashing:That portion of the flashing attached to or resting on the deck to direct the flow of water onto the roof covering. Battens: 1"x2"x4' wood strips nailed to the roof, upon which the field tile hangs. Birdstop: In addition to preventing birds from nesting in the hollows of the tile, this length of formed metal or foam elevates the first course of tile so that it is positioned at the same angle as subsequent courses. Blisters: Bubbles that may appear on the surface of asphalt roofing after installation. Built-up roof: A flat or low-sloped roof consisting of multiple layers of asphalt and ply sheets. 30 Beautiful Doors That Seem To Lead To Other Worlds. Most doors are hopelessly mundane, but they don’t have to be; they can also serve as meaningful symbols of portals between worlds or between different aspects of our lives.

30 Beautiful Doors That Seem To Lead To Other Worlds

When we set out to create a list of beautiful doors around the world, we were surprised to find just how many truly amazing doors there are out there that have been decorated with beautiful craftsmanship and artwork. The door is probably the single part of a building’s exterior that people will interact most frequently with, so if you want a building to look impressive up close, there’s probably no better way to do this than by having a beautiful door.

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