While we here in the Atlanta area rarely are affected too badly from hurricanes and other storms originating in the Gulf or Caribbean, sometimes, if the storm is large enough, it will affect us here, sometimes resulting in heavy damage and power outages. Dangers of storm around here include high winds, falling trees and limbs, […]
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Starter Strips are one of the most overlooked parts of a roofing system. Mainly because some contractors use a cut-up strip shingles as the “starter” course on your roof. Depending on the contractor, these shingles may not have properly positioned adhesives to ensure adequate wind resistance. But what is a Starter Strip? Typically, a starter
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Also known as membrane, Asphalt roll roofing is an inexpensive material mainly used for roofs that feature a sloped pitch and is common in North America. It is made of the same materials used in asphalt shingles, basically organic or fiberglass felt saturated with asphalt and faced with granular stone aggregate. Roll roofing is restricted
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When doing research on roof and roofing services, you will undoubtedly come across many unfamiliar terms and names for the various components of roofs. The “Get To Know Your Roof” series aims to alleviate any confusion and help familiarize the uninitiated with these terms. Today we will address “Flashing”. Flashing is used for protection against
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A couple of days ago we published a post addressing some of the more common roof types to choose from if you are in the market for a new roof or just want to change the look of your existing roof to a new style. Today, we bring you a few “alternative” roof types that
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