Shingle failure is one of the most common roof problems in America. As such, many think this is a natural part of having a shingle roof. In reality it isn’t, in fact a properly installed and maintained shingle roof can last for decades without a single failure! The reason why some roofs start failing in […]
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If you’re thinking about a new roof, chances are you’re considering asphalt shingles. Introduced in 1903 by Henry Reynolds of Grand Rapids, Michigan, asphalt shingles would begin to take over American roofs by 1911 and become the unquestioned roof of choice by the 1940’s. Since then their popularity has only grown year after year, along
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If you are building a new home or considering a new roof your existing house, you have 4 main types to choose from. This “roof type” will form the foundation of your new roof and serve as a starting point to build the roof of your dreams! Before you make that decision on a new roof,
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It’s getting cold out there! While we may not get as cold as our neighbors up north, we here in the South do experience periods of harsh winter weather and low temperatures that affect all kinds of construction projects. The roofing industry is no different, temperatures affect what can and cannot be done during colder
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Winter is coming. As we approach Christmas, the temperatures are cooling down more and more every week, varying from day to day but the overall trend is going downwards, especially at night. It’s during these times utility bills can rise dramatically. Especially during cold weather, if your home isn’t comfortably heated set to 68 or
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While technology has changed significantly in the three decades Atlanta Roofing Specialists has been around, especially in the roofing industry, one thing has not changed for us, our one strictest rule: We NEVER use nail guns on any roof we install or repair, EVER. It may sound like we are being technophobic or “old-fashioned” but the
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Roof warranties, like the roofs they cover, are not “one size fits all”. Varying from material to material, manufacturer to manufacturer and even roof contractor to roof contractor, roof warranties are very specific to your home and choice of roofer! Warranties are especially important because the investment for the consumer is big. Very big, involving thousands
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Shingle failure is one of the most common roof problems in America. As such, many think this is a natural part of having a shingle roof. In reality it isn’t, in fact a properly installed and maintained shingle roof can last for decades without a single failure! The reason why shingle failures occur so often
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There are 3 main roof types American homeowners choose from when it’s time to replace their roof. Today we look at the pros and cons of each material to hopefully make the decision a little easier when it’s time to make your decision! Asphalt Shingles The most common residential roof type by far, asphalt shingles
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Though it happens more often after large weather events, like big storms or tornado’s, unscrupulous roofers don’t just appear at these times. They are out there all year-round! It also isn’t just the outright scammers that pull these stunts, it’s also some of the smaller lesser-known companies who skirt right up to the line of
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