Estimating the costs of a roof replacement isn’t easy. Every home is different and even the best roof contractors cannot account for every single contingency. Thus, it is inevitable that, sometimes, additional costs can be uncovered by your roof contractor, beyond their control, after work has begun. Especially with older homes, there are just too … …
Know The Warranties That Come With Your New Roof
Roof warranties, like the roofs they cover, come in all shapes and sizes. Varying from material to material, manufacturer to manufacturer and even roof contractor to roof contractor! Warranties are especially important because the investment for the consumer is big. Very big, involving thousands of dollars and expected to last decades (up to 40 years or … …
What Roof Materials Are The Most Energy Efficient?
In an area like Metro Atlanta, energy efficiency is key to keeping our homes comfortable all year round. From freezing nights one week to springlike days the next, keeping your home comfortable while controlling costs, can be a battle, especially if your home isn’t energy efficient. Your roof plays a large part in your home … …
Is Your Roof Ready For Winter?
Meteorologists are predicting this could be a particularly harsh winter for Georgia. The South has long been known for it’s milder winters but even we have our blizzards and extreme cold every 10 years or so. Ensuring your roof is ready for whatever nature can throw at it is critical, even more so if it … …
Bathroom Interior Design Ideas To Fit Your Budget
Most people who do renovations start with their kitchen. Oftentimes, they end there too. But the bathroom is one of the most satisfying rooms to remodel. Everyone in the house uses the bathroom every day, so why not make it a peaceful place to be? These bathroom interior design ideas will give you affordable ways to make changes to your bathroom. Maybe all you need is new lighting or perhaps, you want to flip the entire thing That’s all up to you, we’re just here to inspire. Solid Marble Vanity While you may not be able to afford kitchen counters that are marble,…
Understanding Your Home Insurance Deductible (& Avoid Sticker Shock!)
Around 2013-2014, Homeowners Insurance companies began moving away from flat rate deductibles to percentage based deductibles. Which one you have can vary, depending on when and where you buy your insurance, what state your home is in, and/or your specific choice of carrier when you closed (if you had a choice). A flat rate deductible is … …
Happy Thanksgiving From Atlanta Roofing Specialists!
It’s Thanksgiving eve in Atlanta and all around America. Thanksgiving is unique this year, so whether you are traveling to see family, planning a “Zoom”/Video Thanksgiving, or just doing your own thing , all of us at Atlanta Roofing Specialists wish you the happiest of Thanksgivings! Our office will be closed on Thanksgiving so our … …
These Home Trends Are Going To Be Huge In 2021
This year has drastically changed the way we use our homes and the amount of time we spend in them. Many of us had to create a home office in our bedrooms without much notice and tried to upgrade our outdoor space without spending a fortune. Pandemic living will continue to have an effect on home decor trends in 2021 as WFH remains the new normal and further nationwide and local lockdowns can’t be ruled out. Here, the experts from home renovation platform Houzz predict the design trends we’re likely to see more of in 2021. They’re partly based on search traffic, so you’re probably starting to…
Do You Dread Your Utility Bills When The Temperature Drops?
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 … …