So where do you need to begin? One of the main concerns when choosing the best type of flooring for your bathroom is usually the moisture that occurs if when you do not have leaky pipes. Now choosing the best can be tricky as there are a variety of bathroom flooring materials. The best thing is that here I will provide you with the best alternatives to choose from so you do not really have to be overwhelmed. The following is the breakdown of the best among them:

Vinyl flooring

Vinyl is one of the best choices to make as first, it has a low cost of installation as well as ease installing. It has several designs and styles you can choose from that suits you. It is also easier to clean with high durability. You would also like its dirt and water resistant which will be perfect bearing in mind that the bathroom is the most place susceptible to high moisture. It will have saved you some coins for cleaning molds that appear due to the moisture levels. You will like that, don’t you? Additionally, it is softer on the feet making it a more comfortable surface.

Porcelain tile

Porcelain is second to none. It resists staining thanks to its hard exterior, also it resists bacteria, water, and odors. It is definitely a great choice for your bathroom flooring as it is considered impervious also to moisture. If your drains are clogged, water is pouring on the floor, and you need septic tank pumping, you better have porcelain. It allows customization of style that you can create that unique design you desire.

Stone or ceramic

Top of the list? Definitely, has to be. It poses every single requirement that is needed for a bathroom flooring. It is durable, easy to clean and will always look clean. It is waterproof as well, basically, it promotes hygiene when you have it installed in your bathroom. Through time although it accumulates dirt with its grout, other than that it is great.

All these are best choices to make only that you now factor in your budget and maintenance requirements.

Many houses have the problem of mold growing on the roof. Molds are very dangerous because they can even pose health risks if not removed in time.

Homeowners have been trying to get rid of the mold, but many of them don’t succeed. This is because in most cases, they use the wrong ways of removing them. If you are one of those that have been trying to eliminate mold from your roof without success, this article will help you to know how to do it.

Mix up your cleaning solution

The first thing to do for you to clean mold successfully is to choose the cleaning material to use. It is advisable to use a powerful chemical agent like chlorine bleach. Mix it with water, and trisodium phosphate.

Ensure you spray the entire roof thoroughly

You will be required to use a pump sprayer to scatter the solution over the whole roof. While spraying ensure you prevent the cleaning solution from draining in your direction by beginning with the lowest part of your roof and work towards the top. When you finish spraying every part of the roof, let the solution drain for 15 to 20 minutes before you start attacking the mold. Ensure you apply the solution when the weather is cold and cloudy to avoid evaporation.

Scrub away the thickest buildup

After you spray your roof, ensure you remove the entire mold by using a long-handled brush. While using the brush, your attention should be on the areas that are hard to reach for example where the shingles overlap. To avoid breathing the mold particles, ensure you wear a respirator.

Rinse the roof

When you are through with everything, make sure that you rinse the roof with water to leave it dry. Empty the pump sprayer you used and then fill it with water. Every part that the roof that the cleaning solution came into contact with should be rinsed. If you don’t do this, the roof, the chemicals you used can destroy your roof or even cause discoloration.

Install zinc strips or copper flashing

This is the easiest way to remove mold from your roof. By installing these metals in your roof, trace amounts will wash down the roof when it rains which will help to keep mold away.

In conclusion, removing mold from the roof is the easiest task to do. But this is possible if you use the right ways. To remove mold successfully from your roof, mix a cleaning solution, use a spray pump to spray the entire roof, use a brush to scrub away the thickest buildup and rinse the roof. By so doing, there will be no mold in your roof.

When a concrete sinks, it indicates a major problem. This can create an uneven surface that poses a safety hazard. A sinking concrete driveway can happen due to erosion caused by rainwater, removing the soil beneath the surface of the slab. It can also be caused by the characteristics of the soil to compress easily. This problem should be dealt with properly so that further sinking can be prevented.

Mudjacking: Mudjacking is very old, traditional way of raising the concrete driveway. It involves inserting wet materials under the concrete. Earlier mud was used as the wet material; hence it got the name mudjacking. Better alternatives such as cement and rock came to be used later, which gave better results. But this method has its own limitations as this not that durable and the problem may arise later due to groundwater.

Inserting grout micture:  A core hole is made on the slab and a 12- inch deep hole is drilled through the core hole. A mixture of sand, silt, cement and water is made and this mixture is pumped into the core holes until the slab starts to rise up. The holes are then sealed using cement. This method is less expensive and more durable than mudjacking. But this cannot be termed as a long term solution as over time, small pores are created under the slab and there is chance of reiteration of the problem due to groundwater.

Polyurethane foam injection: It uses polymer foam to lift concrete slabs. It is a closed cell polymer and hence prevents water from being soaked up. This foam is injected into the ground under the slab through a hole. The foam has expanding properties. When it reaches the ground, reaction occurs and the foam expands. This makes the slab to rise up. It increases the density of the soil below it and takes about 15 seconds for the reaction to complete. Since, it does not retain any moisture, the water is drained out and there is no risk of erosion due to groundwater or running water.  Since the injected polymer material cures itself very quickly, the slabs can bear the weight of any vehicles over it within a matter of minutes. The cost of this method is not very expensive and it is widely used nowadays. Its stability makes it a long term solution. It is more durable than mud or concrete mixture injections.

These are the main methods of repairing a sinking concrete driveway. There is always an option of replacing the concrete slabs with new ones. But that can be very expensive, so more affordable and efficient alternatives are chosen.