How to choose the right porch roofing
You might enjoy your Atlanta home’s front or back porch a lot more if it had a roof. Porch roofing means that you can enclose the porch with a screen or glass, so you can use it during all four seasons. Even if you don’t add screening or glass panels, having a roof over the […]
3 Durable Roofing Options for Your Home
If it’s time to replace your roof, one of the most important decisions you can make is the type of material to use. Materials commonly used to create shingles include metal, asphalt, concrete, rubber, wood and slate. Some of these materials last longer than others. If you’re specifically looking for a material that will live […]
5 Common Roof Pests in the South
Living things have basic needs, including food, shelter and water. That goes for humans as well as critters such as squirrels, mice and even insects. Your home and the roof on top of it provide sufficient shelter for you and your family, but you may also be providing a home for roof pests. Learn more […]
The Value of New Roof for Your Home
When you think of remodeling projects that boost the value of your home and make it more likely for buyers to shell out the big bucks, what comes to mind? Plenty of homeowners think about kitchen and bathroom renovations. While those projects do bring a great return on investment, it’s often the less visible projects […]
Choosing the Best Roof for Your Historic Atlanta Home
Living in a historic Atlanta home brings great pleasure and responsibility. Two of your most important tasks are ensuring that the home’s roof remains stable and that its appearance remains consistent with its time in history. If it’s time to replace the roof, you can choose from several roofing types that will enhance your historic […]
What to Do About Roof Leaks from Storm Damage
In the wake of Hurricane Irma, thankfully a tropical storm by the time it hit metro Atlanta, countless area homeowners suffered damage to their roofs, though many of them may not know it yet. Here’s how to make sure that any leaks in your home don’t turn into much larger and more expensive problems and […]
Why It’s Important to Remove Roof Mold
This summer, Greater Atlanta’s rainy conditions and high humidity created the ideal conditions for roof mold. When allowed to grow unchecked, mold stains and damages roofs. Mold is usually the result of algae growth. In rainy, humid weather, algae (and other botanical growths like moss and lichens) can take hold and grow quickly on your […]
Eco-Friendly Roofing Options
One remodeling project likely to make homeowners happiest is replacing the roof. According to HouseLogic, homeowners who participated in the 2015 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of Realtors gave replacing their roofs a “Joy Score” of 9.7 (out of 10). If a roof replacement is in your near future, it can be worth […]
Choose the Right Gutter Colors for Your Home
When you think about ways to improve the exterior appearance of your home, or its “curb appeal,” what comes to mind? You might think of painting the front door, adding some planters or shrubbery or repairing parts of the roof. You might not immediately think about the gutters, but changing gutter colors can improve the […]
5 Storm Damage Tips for Your Roof
Tornadoes and turbulent weather can cause serious storm damage to your home and your wallet. Your roof, siding and other areas of your home can be damaged by wind, heavy rain, hail and ice. If your home has experienced a severe storm, it’s important not to panic. Here is a step-by-step guide to explain what […]