How Will Summer Weather Treat Your Roof?
With spring storms and a hotter than average summer forecast for Georgia, it’s important to make sure your roof is ready for summer weather and its challenges. While winter weather can cause more overt damage, summer problems may be a little harder to notice at first glance. Here’s a list of potential roof problems to […]
How to Spot Roofing Scams Before You Buy
Because your roof is such an important part of your home, it’s also frequently the target of scams. Roofing scams try to take advantage of worried homeowners, and scammers may even appear to be real roofers, at least at first glance. Here are the top signs that you’re being scammed by a “roofer” who’s just […]
5 Things to Ask At a Roof Inspection
Replacing or repairing a roof can be a large expense and one you’ll want to know about before buying a house. Often, a roof inspection is conducted as part of the overall home inspection to alert buyers to any potential issues. An inspection may also point out repairs that should be made prior to settlement. […]
What to Know About Living Roofs
One of the roofing trends that has become apparent over the past decade or so is the concept of “living roofs.” These are also called green roofs, because they are literally green with plants. A living roof replaces traditional roofing materials with a bed of plants, which is naturally watered by the rain in wetter […]
What to Know About Roof Flashing
Roof flashing and other roof materials shouldn’t be a mystery to homeowners. The more you know about your roof, the easier it will be to notice when something is wrong, or when you may need a professional opinion. Let’s talk about the basics of roof flashing. What Is Flashing? You don’t want cracks in your […]
How Roof Pitch Can Affect Your Home
Roof pitch refers to the angle of your roof, or how steeply it slopes. Pitch is usually described as a ratio of vertical rise in inches for every 12 inches of horizontal surface. A 2/12 roof – which rises two inches for every 12 inches covered – is considered a very low pitch. A roof […]
4 Common Problems with Roof Supports
Although hidden away, roof supports do some of the hardest and most important work for your roof, keeping the structure from collapsing or warping over time. Roofing problems that affect supports are particularly dangerous, because they can endanger the entire roof. Here are some of the most frequent roofing problems that plague supports. Weak Materials […]
Your Roofing Problems: Repair or Replace?
Sometimes roofing problems should be quickly repaired, but in other cases, replacing the full roof may be a better decision in the long run. In addition to considering the costs of repair vs. fully replacing a roof, you should also think about the type of damage and what that means for your roof. Here are […]
Are Solar Panels Right For Your Roof?
Today’s efficient solar panels can help you save on electricity almost immediately after installation, even if the weather isn’t always sunny. But is your house ready for a solar panel installation? Let’s discuss what makes a roof a good candidate for this green, energy-saving option. Roof Angle and Orientation The more directly a solar panel […]
Common Roofing Problems for Southern Climates
The subtropical climate of Georgia, with its humidity, heat and storms, poses its own unique roofing problems for residential homes. Here are the top issues to be aware of and some tips on dealing with them. Ponding and Lingering Water In case you haven’t noticed, the Southeast can get a lot of precipitation! Unfortunately, frequent […]