You probably know that your roof was inspected before purchasing your house and that you’ll have to get another one before selling it. You may know that it is recommended that you get your roof inspected after severe weather, especially if you suspect there may be...
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Advantages of a Metal Roof
Most homeowners have for many years selected asphalt roofing shingles, whether for a new house or for re-roofing an existing house. As the name implies, these shingles are a petroleum product and, as such, thus add to our dependence on fossil fuels. Their lifetime is...
Watch Out for These 4 Areas of Your Roof
When it comes to roof leaks and weak spots, a few areas are more susceptible to damage than others. To avoid a massive headache, property damage, and many expenses, you should work casual inspections of these areas into your regular housekeeping schedule. You don't...
How to Prepare Your Roof for Winter
It may be summer now, but in the words of one very popular television show, “Winter is coming.†Cold weather, snow, and ice may be the farthest things from your mind right now, but in a few months, you could have a severe problem on your hands if you don't take...
Why You Should Get Your Roof Inspected After Severe Weather
When your roof is visibly damaged during a storm, whether you have an immediately noticeable leak or not, you know that you need to get a roof inspection and have a trusted national roofing contractor, like American Roofing, come out to inspect your roof and do any...
What Are Seamless Rain Gutters?
Seamless gutter systems, also known as continuous rain gutters, are a popular choice for residential homes and commercial buildings. You probably are more familiar with the standard sectional gutters, which come in 10 or 20-foot lengths. Each such section must be...
Common Issues with Commercial Roofing
Unlike most residential roofs, many commercial roofs often have low slopes, which can lead to standing water from different sources. As time goes by, this can lead to deteriorating roofing material and underlying structures. Standing water from rainfall is standard...
8 Tips for Evaluating Damage after an Ice Storm
With all the severe winter weather we have been experiencing in the Southeast. Lately, we wanted to share some quick tips for evaluating the damage to your home or business and some steps to take after the storm. Avoid injury first and foremost! Do not get on the roof...
Tips for Selecting a Reputable Roofing Contractor
For most homeowners, their house is their most significant investment by far. So when it is time to make a major roofing upgrade or replacement, careful attention should be paid to evaluating potential contractors to ensure professional job results. This means ruling...
7 Tips for Evaluating Roof Shingle Damage from Wind or Hail
The Southeastern United States is sometimes subject to high wind velocities, often associated with severe thunderstorms, tropical storms, and hurricanes. In those cases, damage may occur to your roof that may or may not be visible. Many shingles carry a...