Sentences with phrase «of leaky roofs»

«The alternative is a return to the old days of leaky roofs, temporary classrooms and over-crowding.»

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They also found a leaky roof, which is particularly concerning since the presence of water exacerbates the growth of salmonella.

A fair number of parsonages still have leaky roofs and appliances that don't always work.

What basketball there was took place before throngs of three or four fans in small gymnasiums with leaky roofs and buckling floors.

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Jonathan Stark scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half, the game was delayed for more than three hours due to a leaky roof, and Murray State rallied from 14 down to earn an outright Ohio Valley Conference regular season title with a 73 - 64 win over Austin Peay on Saturday night.

The tile ceiling is ringed with water damage caused by a leaky roof; nine ceiling tiles are missing, and four more are hanging on in acts of faith.

The Hall of Justice, the 4 - year - old criminal court building on 161st Street that was supposed to be something of a civic architectural gem, is still plagued with faulty elevators, electrical wiring and fire alarms, not to mention a leaky roof and an underground parking garage and courtyard that remain off limits, the Daily News reports.

The administration is also working with more than 400 supervisory staff on how to address the root causes of mold, such as how checking leaky pipes, moisture in the ceilings and ventilation issues, though this funding can only be used for roofs.

If voters in the City of Albany agree, students returning to classes at Albany High in the fall will go back to a building that no longer has a leaky roof.

As someone even older — 50's, I have to say life is a series of ups and downs, non-working fobs, leaky roofs, college bills, superstorm sandy's — take your pick.

Inside a sweaty, smelly men's changing room with splatters of blood up the walls and a leaky roof, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are taking off their clothes.

Thanks to RBM, leaky roofs that were once expensive and troublesome to maintain are now a thing of the past.

If an alliance district will submit to getting rid of veteran teachers (and replacing them with scab labor from TFA); getting rid of staff people, not just in the schools and central office, but in town offices as well; hand over their democratic rights to elect their officials and let a Strong Man / Woman Mayor appoint people to the Board of Ed (even non residents); remove all checks and balances in local government; and, let any reformer do whatever they want to children, who will be guinea pigs for reform, drill - and - kill, «no excuses» punishments of preschoolers and kindergarteners — THEN Malloy will release money for leaky roofs and essential remediation of toxins.

... instead of outsourcing almost $ 4 million services this month, that money was used to put a dent in the estimated $ 5 billion it will cost to repair our public school buildings — from leaky roofs to deficient electrical systems?

We are hopeful that with the announcement of the facilities RFP, our schools may soon be able to dedicate more resources where they belong - into the classroom and onto our students - instead of towards paying rent or fixing a leaky roof.»

Toyota decided against putting its name or logo on these cars as a result of its desire to distance itself from cars that featured leaky roofs.

That extra set of eyes gives buyers peace of mind that a new house won't have a leaky roof or cracked foundation.

It doesn't matter if it's a leaky roof or a new addition, a Premier Line of Credit could be a good option for home improvements and remodeling.

A leaky roof, faulty pipes, or finicky electrical work will impact the value of your home.

While your inspector is looking for major issues such as a foundation problem, a leaky roof or mold, you should also use the hours of your inspection to learn how to take care of the home and its systems.

Consider, for example, if you have enough money socked away to cover the costs of repairing a leaky roof or broken water heater.

Three of the most common home repairs are a busted water heater, a leaky roof, and an A / C blowout.

Minor problems such as holes in drywall or cracked window glass are not an issue, but more serious matters such as frayed wiring, a leaky roof, excessive moisture, asbestos insulation, signs of decay or contaminated soil can cause a home to be rejected if corrections are not made.

In order to be eligible for a reverse home mortgage the appraiser must certify that the physical condition of the home meets all FHA guidelines and that there are no structural defects with the property such as a leaky roof, termite damage, or a cracked foundation.

Every day, medical needs, car problems, or leaky roof tiles unsettle the bank accounts of consumers worldwide.

Also notify your landlord promptly of any maintenance issues, such as a leaky roof or clogged pipe.

Abandoned and stray cats and dogs will get a new home this summer when the Leesburg Humane Society moves into its new digs.Come mid-August, a new and spacious shelter should be completed and ready for occupancy, said Mary Gerding, president of the Leesburg Humane Society.Now, the society operates out of a cramped and dilapidated building - complete with a leaky roof - off U.S. Highway 441 near the airport.The $ 274,000 shelter will be on 10 acres in northern Lake County on Em - En - El Grove Road, north of Lisbon at the Marion County line.

The ten paintings present the room from every angle and encompass multiple years, showing the slow decline of the house prior to the fire as it first becomes water damaged from a leaky roof and then consumed by waste before eventually burning down.

And I ran out of time tonight — a leaky roof took priority.

Leaky supply ducts located in attics or vented crawlspaces lead to the uncontrolled depressurization of the conditioned space, leading to excessive infiltration of cold air during heating periods, increasing heating loads and potentially supplying sufficient interior moisture to attic and roof assemblies to create roof sheathing moisture and decay problems.

If there is a slip and fall accident in a public restroom, then all sorts of failures on the part of the business owner may have contributed to the victim's injuries (slippery floor, poor lighting, leaky roof, etc.).

Home insurance gives you a backup plan in case of burst pipes, leaky roofs or other common problems that lead to expensive water damage in Concord homes.

The onslaught of rain means that homes are at risk for leaky roofs, blocked gutters, crumbling foundations and flooded basements.

Minimizing tripping hazards by repairing sidewalks, for instance, or servicing air conditioners, aging pipes, or leaky roofs not only keeps up the value of the home, it keeps tenants happy and protects them against potential injury or property loss, Doten says.

However, if friends drop in and the house is a mess, or if there are no clean clothes to wear, or it rains hard and the leaky roof wasn't fixed because of procrastination... then irritations grow, misunderstandings surface, and the result is conflict.

Donations are used for a range of purposes, such as extra clothing for a child, a new refrigerator for one of our group homes, or fixing a leaky roof.

There were numerous complaints about leaky roofs from homeowners, and all 74 of the original houses eventually had their roofs replaced.

Unless the repairs are necessary for the protection of the property or structures — such as fixing a leaky roof — it's often best to sell your luxury property as is.

The first winter after the buyers moved in was the worst in about 20 years in our area, when 3 feet of accumulated snow on the roof was followed by 3 feet of rain in as many days and all the runoff caused numerous leaky basements.

While some maintenance issues, such as poor drainage, leaky roofs and old plumbing are common to all areas of the country, others are driven by geography, climate, weather conditions and the quality of the contractor who built or renovated the home.

Does it really take any high level of intelligence to spot a leaky basement, bad roof, structural damage, creaky hardwood floors, bad plumbing and wiring etc.?

Keeping track of it all can be difficult, and all too often properties suffer burst pipes, leaky roofs, and other damages because these tasks are overlooked.

Whether it's a clogged sewer, leaky roof or cracked foundation, all of these can end up costi... Read more

A leaky roof, faulty pipes, or finicky electrical work will impact the value of your home.

But its interior is a patchwork of exposed wood lath, crumbling ceilings, mold and floors made bumpy by substantial water damage caused by a leaky roof.

That means taking care of any major repairs that could deter a buyer (such as replacing any broken windows or replacing a leaky roof) if you can afford it.

Some of repairs may be minor, and some may be major repairs that are dangerous if left unrepaired, like exposed wiring, mold infestation or a leaky roof.

K: On the surface, our 95 - year old house is termite - riddled, has a leaky roof, and crummy plumbing, but there is no other place we'd rather return to after our travels because it is home, our place of safety and healing and hope.

My personal DIY disaster was more than 25 years ago, when my future husband and I had a bunch of friends on the roof of our house, removing several layers of old, thin, highly flammable and very leaky shingles.

Leaky, sagging roofs; critter squatters; and mildewed drapes were just a few of things that needed to be dealt with.