It’s easy to forget about your roof, especially when you’re not having an immediate problem. Most roofs normally don’t need a ton of maintenance, keeping the roof and gutters clear of debris, along with yearly inspections by a roof professional, is enough to keep a roof in shape for many years. Unfortunately, too many homeowners skip … …
The New Year Is Coming! Resolve To Get Your Roof In Shape For 2021!
With only a little over a day left in 2020, it’s almost time to not only take down and put away all the holiday decorations , but also to brush off the bad of the old year and make your resolutions for 2021! Studies show the top 3 resolutions are usually losing weight, getting organized … …
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 … …
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 … …
Keep Your Roof In Shape This Fall By Staying On Top Of The Gutters
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 … …
4 Tips To Keep Your Roof In It’s Best Shape Now & For Years To Come
Falling leaves, rain and wind, swinging temperature changes, weather this time of year can really test your roofs limits. While your roof is designed to withstand most weather it is NOT something you can “set and forget” like most things in life, if you want your roof to last you must take constant care of … …
A Little Roof Maintenance Is Worth Thousands In Roof Repairs
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure said Benjamin Franklin in 1736 in reference to fire safety. These wise words have been shown to be applicable to many things well beyond fire prevention. Especially when it comes to roofs, spending a little on roof maintenance at least once a year will save … …
3 Ways To Keep Your Roof In Shape For Many Years To Come
Not many places around the world have consistent, mild weather all year long, and in areas where it can be as cold as the arctic one week and hot as the tropics the next, it’s not just storms that wear a roof down. Constantly changing temperatures, extended periods of extreme heat or cold, storms and … …
Is Your Roof Making Your Homeowners Insurance More Expensive?
Your roof is the largest, most expensive part of your home, especially to home insurance companies. Primarily because of how big it is and the costs associated with being the first line of defense against the elements, roof age and conditions affect your home insurance rates more than just about any other single part. Fortunately, it … …
It’s A Good Time To Inspect Your Home For Roof Problems
With the coronovirus pandemic forcing people to stay home, it’s as good a time as any to do a self-inspection & look for signs of 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 … …