Storms, high winds, it’s that time of year. All the roofing vampires come out, ready to take advantage of you and suck you dry. While you may feel rushed to get your roof replaced or repaired after damaging storms, it’s important to keep an eye out for roofers who will turn your already terrible situation […]
Avoiding Roof Nightmares Read More »
It’s starting to get cold out there (I say that at 59 degrees but it’s pretty windy currently, here in Georgia it is light jacket or even sweater weather but definitely chilly). Winters coming, as they say, we must brace ourselves. It’s better to take care of issues now so when it comes, you can
Roofs & Cold Weather Read More »
There are times where replacing a roof makes more sense than constantly repairing it. While leaking roofs can be a strong indicator that roof may need to be replaced, it is hardly the only sign. It is important to consider the age of a roof when problems occur, so doing a thorough evaluation and understanding
“My roof’s not leaking, why should I replace it? Read More »
The past few posts we’ve been discussing roofing maintenance tips and how to prevent problems from leaves and other debris falling on your roof. We’ve touched on the problems that one would have if they neglected their roof, so today, let’s explore what some of the worse case scenarios are for those who disregard their
What’s The Worst That Can Happen? Read More »
Last week we discussed various things you can do to protect your roof from the elements in the cold(er) seasons. We touched on keeping your roof clean of debris to prevent damage from build-up. Today we go a little more in depth on keeping your roof free of leaves. As they are mostly hidden from
Preventing Damage From Leaves & Rot Read More »
It’s that time of year again, fall is here, the leaves are changing colors and falling all over your roof. This could present a problem if not taken care of promptly, while your at it, here are some tips to follow to make sure your roof is ready for the fall season. The following are
The picture in this post represents a common problem, especially prevalent in the southeastern US, that effects many areas of the world and North America. Algae builds up over time causing deterioration of roofing materials. Lighter colored roofs save energy by reflecting the suns ray back into the atmosphere, once algae takes hold, the roof
Roofing Tips: Algae Discoloration Read More »
The most frequent complaints to the Better Business Bureau are about roofing. Homeowners lose most of their money to roofing scams, which appear in newspapers and door to door more often than any other type of home repair disaster. This is why it is important to know the essential qualities to look for when it
Top 5 Things To Look For When Hiring A Roofer Read More »
Let’s take some time and dispel some myths regarding metal roofs. A lot of people hear “metal roof” and think of some old shack in the mountains with a tin roof (rusted!). Metal roofs actually have some advantages to them that should be seriously considered when deciding on a roof and contrary to some myths
5 Metal Roof Myth’s Busted! Read More »
Obvious or foreseen, roof problems are always an inconvenience and many times a significant expense. This post examines five problems that are most common and the conditions that can either cause or be the result of premature failure and reduced service life of low-slope systems. 1) Roof leaks and moisture: No matter what type of
Five Common Roof Problems Read More »
