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You’ve seen them on the TV, the avid do-it-yourselfers who renovate their bathroom, gut their kitchen, or even flip a house. But DIY isn’t for everyone. In fact, it probably isn’t even for the folks on TV. (Remember, there’s a lot that goes on that you don’t see.) There’s nothing wrong with a little do-it-yourself…

Recently, we’ve been hearing a lot about tornadoes throughout the Midwest, South, and Southeast. It’s true that this year has seen some unusually high numbers of tornadoes. They have caused millions of dollars of damage and heartbreaking loss of life. However, there is another type of wind damage that gets a lot less press but…

Ignoring the signs that your roof needs repair could be costly to you in the long run. Here, we look at three common reasons not to wait on roofing repairs. If your home or building is located in a climate with a high degree of precipitation or strong winds, getting on top of repairs early…

Curb appeal is one of the most important factors to focus on when trying to sell a home. It’s just human nature to judge a home by its exterior before you even step inside. A new or fresh looking roof can go a long way toward increasing a home’s curb appeal and increasing its final…

Roofs take a lot of beating up. They are exposed to battering winds and rain, heat and UV rays from the sun, and constantly changing temperatures. So it is no surprise that a roof needs a little tender love and care from time to time. You would never expect your car to run for 20…

In his State of the Union Address in 1962, John F. Kennedy said what every good roofer already knows: “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” He may have meant it as a metaphor, but it only works because it’s also true literally. Waiting for your roof to fall apart…

How to Avoid Falling for a Roofing Scam - Part Two

You would be amazed at just how common roofing scams are. Unfortunately, here at Eagle Watch Roofing, we aren’t amazed at all. We know all too well how common roofing scams really are. We’ve seen too many homeowners who have been cheated and ripped off by criminals who dress up as roofers. That’s why we…

A roof is probably the most critical part of your home. It protects every other part of your home, so when it’s damaged, you want to get it fixed fast. But roofs last a long time, and most homeowners will only replace a roof once or twice in their lifetime. Also, most homeowners rarely get…

The new year is here, and all sorts of industries are looking at the top trends for the year ahead. Often, when we think of trends, we think of clothing fashions, but roofs are just as subject to trends as any other product. Your roof is a large part of the exterior appearance of your…

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. It can also be one of the most expensive to repair or replace. If you neglect regular maintenance, you may find yourself stuck with some rather hefty repair bills. But there are easy ways to avoid expensive roof repairs. Knowing what to look…