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What to Look for In a Roof When Buying a Home

The roof if the most expensive feature of your home. It is also arguably the most important. It protects the rest of the home from the elements, and if it fails to do its job your home could be in for some serious damage. When considering a home purchase, it’s critical to have the home…

How To Extend the Lifespan of Your Asphalt Shingle Roof

Asphalt shingle is the most common and most affordable residential roofing material. It is found on millions of American homes. But the lifespan of asphalt shingle roofs varies widely. Some need replacement after just 10 years, while others can last 25 years or more. Some roofs even make it to the 50-year mark. So what…

Asphalt Shingles v Cedar Shakes: Which is Better?

Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material in America. Wood shingles and cedar shakes are classic roofing materials that were the most common before asphalt took over. When choosing a new roof for your home, these two roofing materials can each provide some benefits, but each has its drawbacks, too. So let’s walk through…

As spring rolls into Georgia, people are spending more time outside. Inside their homes, people are motivated to do some spring cleaning. Outside your home, you may be finding the time and motivation to clean up your garden or yard. But what about on top of your house? If you look up, you may notice…

In Georgia, mishaps, accidents, and natural disasters are a fact of life. It can be tough to plan for them and be prepared if something goes wrong, especially with your roof. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make sure you’re as prepared as possible for the next roofing emergency that comes your way. Here…

Your roof represents a major investment, and it’s also the essential building component that protects your home and family from the elements. For these two reasons, your roof deserves your protection in return. By following these helpful roof maintenance tips for taking good care of your roof, you can ensure that it stay in top…

Cleaning, repairing, and remodeling or upgrading certain areas of your house is much simpler than on other sections that are either difficult to reach or aren’t usually thought about when you’re planning your spring cleaning. Your basement, garage, outside storage unit, and roof are all spaces in your house that don’t get the same amount…

Home For Sale Sign in Front of Beautiful New Home

As a new or soon-to-be homeowner, you’ll have many responsibilities for maintaining and protecting your investment. There are aesthetic maintenance tasks, such as landscaping upkeep and periodic painting, and tasks that affect your comfort and energy bills, such as HVAC maintenance. There’s one home system that stands, or sits, above the rest — your roof.…

Has your roof simply lost its luster, or have shingles gone missing or become curled? These are all the signs of an aging roof. Luckily, so long as your roof isn’t leaking excess water into your home, you can oftentimes choose to spruce it up without the expense of major repairs or replacement. Consider the following…