Winter is coming. As we approach Thanksgiving, the temperatures are cooling down more and more every week, varying from day to day but the overall trend is going downwards, especially at night. It’s during these times, that utility bills can rise dramatically. Especially during cold weather, if your home isn’t comfortably heated set to 68 … …
Frequently Asked Questions About Roof Replacement
The realization that it’s time for to replace your roof can be unwelcome news . The temptation to “just patch it up one more time” or jerry-rig something to buy a little time can be compelling. The truth is, when it’s time to replace your roof, it’s time to replace your roof. Consider several factors, not just … …
Why Selling Your Home During the Holidays is Smart
While it may seem quite unconventional to consider selling your home during the holiday season, we’ve got FIVE reasons why it’s actually a very smart choice 1. Buyers are Serious Many people think ‘serious’ buyers only come around in the spring, and this just isn’t true When sellers choose to wait until the spring market for more buyers, they’re actually missing out on the opportunity to sell their home much faster. In the spring time, more homes are on the market, creating more inventory & more competition, therefore, buyers have more options. When a buyer is moving around the holidays,…
Attention Active Military, Veterans, and Retirees!
GAF & Atlanta Roofing Specialists are giving back to our troops. U.S. Military Troops1 Get a $250 rebate when you install a GAF roofing system2 on your home and purchase an Enhanced Warranty.3 Thank you for your sacrifice and your commitment! Simply contact us and let us know if you are an active member, veteran, or retiree … …
Avoid The Pains That Come From Hiring A Bad Roof Contractor
Bad roofing jobs aren’t always done by the scammers, many times poor roofing installs are done by people with good intentions but for whatever reason, were not capable of doing the job properly. Whether it’s an inexperienced roofer who thinks they can perform the same level of service without a crew and support staff or … …
Avoiding The Bad Contractors & Scams That Follow The Big Storms
When large storms hit, especially over large Metro area’s like Atlanta, the sudden influx of calls to roofing and other contractors can overwhelm even the largest companies. Times like these present scammers with many opportunities to catch desperate homeowners unaware and take their money before they know what happened. Many scammers are door to door solicitors … …
Why Some Skylights Leak While Others Don’t
Who doesn’t love skylights? Done properly, skylights look great and are an excellent source of natural sunlight. However, make a mistake during installation or fail to maintain them, and your dealing with leaks. Skylights Aren’t Leaky By Nature To prevent leaks, it’s important to know their causes. From improper installation to debris buildup and damage, leaking skylights … …
Can You Really Get A Roof That Lasts 100 Years?
Roofs today come in many sizes, shapes, colors and materials, so estimating a roofs lifespan isn’t a cut and dry answer. Depending on several factors, roofs can last as little as 10 years on the low end to over 100 years or longer! Yes, you read that right, you can have a roof you’ll never … …
Determining the Major and Minor in a Home Inspection
Hiring a home inspector is a critical part of the home-buying process. Today, it is unthinkable that anyone would buy a home without bringing in an inspector. Worth their weight in gold, home inspectors provide an experienced and objective assessment. Yet because of this objectivity, the home inspector will report all problems relating to the home that falls within their scope. From trivial issues that can be quickly cleared up to stomach-wrenching deal breakers, the inspection report will equally report problems that the next homeowner – you – will inherit from the previous owner. How can you distinguish between problems that are…
Now Is A Good Time To Inspect Your Home For Roof Problems
Most homeowners rarely attention to their roof until a problem occurs. As it should be, after all, the best roofs are the ones that work so well, you forget they are even there! Especially those that have their roof inspected regularly and are keeping up with maintenance. The chances of problems outside of damage from storms and … …