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Fox 40 News: Schoech Law Group and Roseville Homeowners Interviewed in Class Action Lawsuit – Solar Panels Can’t Take the Heat

November 5, 2013 by admin

ROSEVILLE—

Solar panels are supposed to create energy and save money.

“We were excited about it because so much had been written about solar and how it would reduce our electrical bill,” said Edward Snyder a concerned homeowner.

Roseville was in the process of becoming the largest solar community in the nation, so several hundred families moved into what they thought would be their dream home.

“We basically purchased it because it had solar panels on it,” said Jennifer Everett, a concerned homeowner.

Many of the families soon found out their dream home was, really, a nightmare.

“The first thing that happened was the savings weren’t there,” Snyder said.

Snyder became angry that the $17,000 system he paid for only saved him about $500 a year. After more than a year of fighting, he gave up – until he had a fire.

“The solar system caught fire. The shingles caught fire. It was pretty scary … There was a lot of smoke coming off of that roof,” said Snyder.

The insurance report and investigation revealed that the fire started in the center of one of Snyder’s solar panels. The panel got too hot, fried the wiring and caused the roof to ignite.

“I am totally pissed off, not only at the builder, but the government,” said Snyder.

Read more: http://fox40.com/2013/11/04/solar-panels-cant-take-the-heat/#ixzz2jnWcYrUp

 


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Filed Under: Roof Defect, Solar Panels

Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Roof

December 14, 2012 by admin

If you see a problem with your roof, you should call an expert to help you assess your needs. You should also avoid walking on the roof whenever possible. However, the following is a list of places to check which can often help identify a problem early on.

  1. Survey your roof visually from the ground. Each row of tiles or shingles should be even. Look for any missing, “slipped” or damaged tiles or shingles. Replace any missing tiles or shingles as soon as possible to avoid damage to the water proofing and sheathing below.
  2. Take a look around your attic. Make note of any damp or water-damaged timbers in the roof structure and look for any stains on wood framing or insulation.
  3. Make sure that the vents in the eaves are not covered with insulation. They allow air to circulate through the attic.
  4. It may be necessary to cement down the edges of any “curled” shingles.
  5. Look for stains under the eaves and behind the trim in areas where the roof overhangs an exterior wall. Water in these areas is often the result of problems higher up the slope of the roof.
  6. If you are not comfortable with climbing onto your roof do not hesitate to call a professional roofer.

 


Call us now at (916) 569-1940 to speak with a Sacramento construction defect lawyer at a no-cost consultation. Let us help you protect your home!

We Focus on Construction Defect Litigation on a Contingency Fee Basis

Schoech Law Group, PC
4020 Lennane Dr #102 | Sacramento,CA, 95834
Tel: (916) 569-1940 | Fax: (916) 569-1939
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Filed Under: Roof Defect Tagged With: sacramento construction defect lawyer

Is Your Roof Ready for the Rainy Season?

December 5, 2012 by admin

Sacramento Construction Defect Lawyer – Is Your Roof Ready?

Many California’s strive to achieve the American dream of owning a home because ownership can provide long term financial security and stability for your family. But few recognize that homes are complex systems with many separate components which must work together to keep occupants safe, dry and secure. One in particular, the roof, is all that stands between a homeowner and the sometimes harsh elements of wind, rain or snow.

The roof of a home, working in conjunction with the windows and walls, is what separates your from the outside elements. If the roof leaks or fails it can have devastating effects on the rest of the home and on the occupants. When problems do occur, owners of newer homes expect the developer to come forward and help resolve the problem. Occasionally, however, that trust is misplaced and owners can be left, literally, cold and wet.

The top of a house is much more than just the tiles or shingles you can see from the outside. A roof is a system composed of wood trusses, normally hidden from view, which help create the architectural outline of the home. But more importantly, the trusses form the foundation for the weatherproofing to keep the elements out.  On top of the trusses is attached sheathing, the roofing felt, tile or shingles, as well as plumbing vent jacks, flashing, chimneys and other components. All of these components work together to ensure the weather stays out and the house stays dry.

If something goes wrong during the construction of the roof system it often shows up as stains on ceilings, walls, carpeting and furnishings. In extreme cases, water from roof leaks can cause rotting to wood framing and mold growth inside walls or attic areas.
 


Call us now at (916) 569-1940 to speak with a Sacramento construction defect lawyer at a no-cost consultation. Let us help you protect your home!

We Focus on Construction Defect Litigation on a Contingency Fee Basis

Schoech Law Group, PC
4020 Lennane Dr #102 | Sacramento,CA, 95834
Tel: (916) 569-1940 | Fax: (916) 569-1939
Find us on Google+

 

Filed Under: Roof Defect Tagged With: sacramento construction defect lawyer

Call us now at (916) 569-1940 to speak with a Sacramento construction defect lawyer at a no-cost consultation.
Let us help you protect your home!We Focus on Construction Defect Litigation on a Contingency Fee Basis

We Focus on Construction Defect Litigation on a Contingency Fee Basis

Schoech Law Group, PC
4020 Lennane Dr #102 | Sacramento, CA, 95834
Tel: (916) 569-1940 | Fax: (916) 569-1939
Find us on Google+


Schoech Law Group, PC
4020 Lennane Dr #102
Sacramento, CA 95834
Tel: (916) 569-1940
Fax: (916) 569-1939
Find us on Google+
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