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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 … …
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 … …
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 … …
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 … …
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 … …
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 … …
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 … …
When you think about metal roofs, what do you picture? An old barn? Maybe a mobile home or big commercial building? Metal roofs bring up all sorts of mental pictures, but few people think of homes. “It’d be too noisy”, you may think. “The first hailstorm to come around is going to ruin it.”, “I … …
Many roof disasters can’t be predicted and can occur during the worst times. Few things are more stressful than experiencing a genuine roof emergency in the middle of the night or during a major storm. Fortunately, anyone who faces a roof emergency at the worst time is not alone. Most metropolitan areas have roofers who … …
Autumn, especially in an area like Metro Atlanta with lots of trees, is beautiful this time of year. Where trees changing colors can make even the most mundane locations look almost magical. But along with the beauty comes the pain. The pain of staying on top of your gutters and keeping them clean and clear … …