Most roofing failures during storms and other harsh weather are due to age and/or improper roof installation. Knowing the age and condition of your roof can help you avoid these problems by identifying problem areas and taking care of them before a catastrophic failure occurs. If your answers to any of these questions concern you […]
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Sometimes, discovering a potential roofing problem can come at the worst time, things never seem to happen when it’s warm and sunny out, if you’re in the position of having to hang holiday decorations or just checking the roof yourself at this time of year to determine if you may need a roofer or not,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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The pros of inspecting a roof yourself is obvious. It’s free, you do it when you want and there’s plenty of information on the internet to give you some help in what to look for. But there are cons as well. Obviously, expertise may be an issue. Sure you can find step by step guides
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