Blog – Page 41 – Eagle Watch Roofing

Hurricane season is here in the Eastern and Southeastern United States. Each year, hurricane season brings not only hurricanes but significant tropical storms and tropical depressions. While these other types of storms are not as powerful as hurricanes, they are still powerful enough to do substantial damage to your roof. In addition, regular summer thunderstorms…

Many homeowners want to know: how much does a metal roof cost? The answer, of course, is that it depends. Metal roofs are a great investment. Modern metal roofs can be made to look like almost any other type of roofing material. Or you can choose to go with the classic beauty of the metal…

Is it Legal for a Roofer to Pay the Deductible on a Claim

With any insurance claim, there is almost always a deductible. If you make a car insurance claim, you will pay a deductible when you get the repairs done. If you go to a doctor, you will pay a copay. Yet some roofers claim that they can “absorb” or “waive” your deductible. If you have a…

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…

What is Roof Flashing and What Happens When It Fails

Roof flashing is material that is placed at points on a roof that are prone to leaks. These are usually joints between various items and the roof (skylights, chimneys, vents) or between different parts of the roof. Flashing is usually made of metals that are resistant to corrosion. It can also be made of plastic…

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your house, so when it needs repair you may be tempted to act quickly. Scammers know this, and if you don’t know what to look for you could be their next victim. Here are some tips from the professionals to keep you safe and help…

Does It Make Sense to Overlay a New Roof

There are generally two options when installing a new roof: tear off the old one and start from scratch, or overlay a new roof one on top of the old one. There are pros and cons to both approaches. Which method is best for you depends on your priorities and future plans, so knowing the…

Membrane roofing refers to a number of different roofing materials. Historically, the most common type was a tar and pitch membrane, but newer synthetic materials are quickly taking over. For a flat roof, these newer synthetic membranes offer a great leak proof option. Membrane Roofing for Flat Roofs Traditionally, the best way for home builders…

The busiest time for roof repair and replacement is August and September. Homeowners are looking forward to winter weather and thinking about whether their roofs are up for another season of cold and rain. But sometimes things go wrong. On a cold, rainy winter day you notice a discoloration on your ceiling. Pretty soon it…

As every homeowner can likely attest, a home requires consistent maintenance and upkeep in order to keep it in the best shape possible. Some of the most common issues homeowners experience, especially with older homes, are related to their gutters. Sadly, when old gutters become leaky and clogged, they fail at adequately guiding water away…