If you’re thinking about a new roof, chances are you’re thinking about about asphalt shingles. While other materials such as metal, slate, and tile may offer better durability and longevity, the fact is asphalt shingles remain the top choice of roofing materials for homeowners in the US and for good reason! As the least expensive […]
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Though school is back in session and local amusement parks are restricting their hours to weekends, summer still has a few weeks left. Autumn doesn’t officially begin until September 23, but you can start getting your roof ready for fall now! Take A Look Around Even If You Have Regular Inspections For those that regularly
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As this is being typed, tropical storms are forming in the Caribbean and like many tropical storms in that region, they are predicted to become hurricanes and even possibly hitting the Eastern US, including Georgia, in the next week or so! Fortunately, we, in the Metro Atlanta area, are far enough from the coast where
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Up until the late 90’s or so, the importance of proper ventilation wasn’t really understood, as a result, it’s estimated that as many as 90% of American homes were constructed with poor ventilation that has been causing formerly mysterious problems for decades! From mysterious roof leaks, to mysterious water damage, learning about proper ventilation changed
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Roof leaks aren’t always obvious. Some are, water dipping from inside the home, stains on the walls or ceilings, trees that fall on roofs are obvious signs that you need to call a roof contractor, but many can remain hidden for months, even years. Causing damage, mold and mildew. Leaks are bad, very bad. Leaks
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Roof materials come in a variety of sizes, shapes colors, and composition. From basic black asphalt shingles to premium slate roofs, there’s a material out there for just about any budget. When it comes down to it, most people just want to get the best they can at a price they can afford. Roof materials
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A leaky roof can be a frustrating experience. Whether you find yourself scrambling to find a bucket to protect your floors or you just looked up one day to see a dark, wet stain on your ceiling. In any case, if your roof is leaking, you need to fix it, pronto! Roof leaks can be
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Gutters aren’t the most interesting part of your home but they are among the most important. Few homeowners think about their gutters until there is a problem or when it’s time to replace the roof, but as one of the more active parts of your home, they should be attended to regularly. Roofs protect your
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Few things are as complicated as determining a homes value. While obvious things like the overall condition of the house and size determine much of the value, other, more superficial factors such as design trends and curb appeal can swing the value by hundreds, even thousands. curb ap·peal noun. The visual attractiveness of a house
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Summer in the Southern US is known for it’s hot, sticky temperatures and as we head toward August, it’s only going to get hotter. On days where the temperatures flirt with the 100 degree mark, the most common way to beat the heat is to get inside and crank the AC up! Unfortunately, your roof
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