Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Gas Scooters
Gas scooters have been around in European and Asian countries for quite some time; the Americans didnt find them attractive, until recently. The American market opened its doors to gas scooters because of their many new styles and because they are being seen in many films. The rising price of gasoline is another reason for Americans acceptance of gas scooters.
Gas scooters are more advantageous over cars and motorcycles in terms of efficiency and convenience. The gas tank of most gas scooters use only a fraction of the expense needed to keep a car tank full. Some gas scooters even have an extra storage compartment, thus making it suitable for running local errands. Gas scooters are not only fuel efficient, but also quite cheap. The most expensive gas scooter costs much less than motorcycles and economy cars. Not only that, the insurance requirement for gas scooters is less restrictive than the equivalent liability coverage for cars and motorcycles. The reason for this is that the gas scooter cannot go at high speeds, thus lowering the probability of an accident occurring.
Compared to a gas scooter, motorcycles prove to be difficult to operate for day-to-day activities like shopping and commuting to work. Cars have many monthly payments, in addition to licensing fees and mandatory insurance. Due to its size, a gas scooter makes parking easy. Car owners have to go in loops looking for a suitable parking space, while a gas scooter can be legally parked in city-sponsored bicycle racks or even be secured to chains to sturdy objects on the sidewalk.
Although gas scooters are found readily in the retail market, not all retailers carry all the available styles. They keep only the popular models that most people ask for. However, those who want a unique scooter model just have to search online. All that one has to do is to surf the Internet for the numerous online scooter stores and choose the model and style of gas scooter required.
Roof Maintenance and Insurance
I got up on my mother's roof recently to check it out for her. She's in her 70's and can't get up there herself. What did I find? Scary maintenance issues, that's what. I got down off of the roof and arranged for someone to come out and take care of the issues I found straightaway.
Now, I'd like to help you understand why roof maintenance is essential, and what sort of areas will likely need your attention.
Wear and tear is all part of the game. Your roof is exposed to the elements 24/7 so over time the beatings it takes can really add up to some substantial damage.
It's a good idea to have a look at your roof (or have someone do it for you) AT LEAST once a year. Check all the vents and flashings. The caulk that's used to seal around their edges dries out and pulls away from them over time. These need to be recaulked when this happens.
Also, check any valleys and gutters for leaves and debris buildup. If such buildup is left there, it can cause water to pool and could cause surrounding wood to rot.
You should check for missing shingles, scraped shingles, or overhanging tree limbs that could potentially damage the roof.
The best way to prevent big damage and losses in your house from storms, is to upkeep any potential problem areas. And from an insurance standpoint, this is very important, because most losses that are a result of maintenance issues will not be covered.
