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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As one the most expensive parts of your home, getting a new roof isn’t something that happens often and deciding when it’s time isn’t always an easy decision. Most homeowners will put roof replacement off for as long as possible, oftentimes to the detriment of their home and finances. While there can be many things
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Technology has it’s place in business and the roofing business isn’t any different. It’s how you use that technology to do your job that matters. Today’s technologies, like using drones and satellite imagery to inspect a roof, are helpful and admittedly really cool, but we are nowhere near Star Trek levels of technology where simply
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Roof leaks are deceptively destructive to your roof. What appears to be just a small leak often hides a path of destruction from the spot you notice to the opening in your roof allowing water in. Ruining insulation, seeping into wood causing rot, even damage to the frame itself! What causes these leaks? Here are
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You’ve done your homework, chosen at least 3 roof contractors to come out and give you an estimate for a new roof or to repair your existing roof and you have all your estimates in hand. Now you just need to make that final decision. If you’ve done this before, you may already know what
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When it’s time for a new roof, most homeowners go straight for asphalt shingles. Other roofing materials such as metal, slate, and tile may offer better durability and longevity, but 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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While technology has changed significantly in the three decades Atlanta Roofing Specialists has been around, especially in the our industry, one thing has not changed for us, our one strictest rule: We hand hammer every nail that goes into your roof, we never use nail guns on it. It may sound like we are being
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Doing your initial homework online and finding several qualified roofing contractors and obtaining estimates from them is the easy part. Making that final decision on who to go with may not always be. Especially in large Metro areas like Atlanta, where there are literally hundreds of roofers to choose from. How do you make that
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