Fall is coming. One of the most beautiful aspects of fall is when the leaves change color. Especially here in Metro Atlanta we have a variety of tree species during the fall that give us postcard-like scenery all around us. There is hardly a place in the Metro area that is devoid of trees, especially […]
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It’s almost that time of year again. Cooler weather, rains, falling leaves, drastic temperature changes, Fall is one of the busiest times of year for roofing contractors. Heavy rains combined with cool weather, on top of the fallen leaves can put the stress on even the best roof and gutter systems, especially if problems already
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No one really pays attention to their roof until a problem occurs. Most people live their lives going in and out of their homes with maybe an occasional glance at the roof if it happens to be in their field of view. As long as you are having your roof inspected regularly and are keeping
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Have you recently bought, are buying, or have built a home in the Southern US or are you planning on it? When doing your research, have you considered the weather conditions when choosing a home insurance policy? You should, the weather down here is unpredictable and can be quite erratic. The fluctuations in temperature and
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Roof ventilation is probably one of the more misunderstood aspects of your home. The word itself isn’t so confusing, when you ventilate something you are simply using some method to keep fresh air circulating in an area. Turn on a fan, you’re ventilating! Open a door, you’re ventilating! Open all your windows on a nice
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Life has it’s up’s and down’s. Especially in uncertain economic times, many homeowners will cut back on things to help stabilize their finances. Many times, out of necessity, even major roof problems are put to the side in the hopes that it holds until better times arrive. Unfortunately, this is a gamble many people lose,
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Oftentimes, homeowners see a leak, small hole, or other seemingly “small” repair job and get “sticker shock” when presented with the repair estimate. The average layperson will look at what looks like an easy repair and think, “Why should such a small problem cost so much to repair, all you do is get those little
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IIt happens to most every homeowner at some point, either a storm or other external force has damaged your roof. Once you notice it’s damaged you must ask yourself, should I try to fix it myself or hire a professional? The correct answer in most cases is to hire a professional, because honestly, the roof
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In the past few decades society has become acutely aware of modern technology’s effect on the environment and we have begun taking steps to reduce our “footprint”. The roofing industry is no exception as it has been discovered that not only is “green roofing” possible, it has real world effects that help protect the environment
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Southern Summers can be fickle, some years it can get to 100 degrees and higher other years temperatures barely hit 95. There is one constant here in the South, humidity. Humidity can make relatively cooler temperatures feel hotter and make it hard to breathe or do much of anything. Humidity is directly linked to condensation.
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