Glossary 101 – Technical Terms

A Abatron Abatron, founded in 1959, is a company that specializes in the manufacturing of epoxy compounds. Abatron makes products such as wood fillers, concrete patching systems, chemicals for industrial use, and adhesives. Rogall + Co. experts recommend Abatron wood fillers, wood epoxies, and wood hardeners for carpentry repair projects.   Acoustic Ceiling Also known…

Chemistry 101: Wood Epoxy

For many, wood is a symbol of warmth, tradition, and craftsmanship. Yet, like all organic materials, it can be vulnerable to wear, decay, and damage. Enter the world of wood epoxies – a science-driven solution that merges the robustness of chemistry with the beauty of wood. How do these wood epoxies work and what benefits…

The Anatomy of a Waterproof Deck/Balcony

Waterproofing is not just for your personal defense against the rain, it’s for your deck too!   Do images of Wellington boots, yellow raincoats, and umbrellas come to mind when you think about “waterproofing? Not often does the thought of a deck or balcony come to mind, but as you waterproof yourself, there are ways…

Under Pressure: What Exactly is Pressure Treated Wood?

Understand how Pressure Treated Wood is Made When thinking of the word pressure, do you imagine pressure-packed situations such as, a last minute shot on the basketball court, taking a final exam, or the feeling you get when you run a bluff at your poker homegame? Others may think of pressure as the feeling you…

Rub a Dub Dub Your Home is in the Tub

The Process and Technical of the Home Wash Similar to your car, your dog, and you – your house also needs a refreshing bath. But ironically, we rarely think about giving our home a good wash.   Table of Contents When is a House Washed? Our Process Frequently Asked Questions When is a House Washed?…

Take a Side: All You Need to Know About Siding: Part 3

Human Ingenuity – Engineer Polymer Protects! Humans are pretty good at ingenuity, and when it comes to siding for your home, humans have done a pretty good job creating products that both look nice, while protecting your home. In the last few articles we covered siding made of stucco, Hardie, and various types of wood.…

Take a Side: All You Need to Know About Siding: Part 2

Why would you go with wood siding?   When it comes to siding, why would you not want wood? There’s nothing better than that classic look of wood siding, beautiful wood grain, and dark wood tones, almost glimmering against the trees. In the last article we covered the cementitious types of siding made of stucco…

Take a Side: All You Need to Know About Siding: Part 1

The Scoop on Stucco and Hearty Hardie   People take a strong stance, or shall we say that they truly take sides when it comes to the types of siding they put on their home. Whether you like the look of a wood house, colorful shingles, or a smooth stucco finish, the type of siding…

What is “The Lab”?

The construction and home services profession has become the Wild West, as bad actors across the land propagate mystery, misinformation, and non-transparency; taking advantage of homeowners’ unfamiliarity with the inner workings of their homes. Well, there is a new Home Services Sheriff in town, and we are here to put an end to the chaos;…