Posts Tagged ‘Roof Maintenance’
How Siding Complements Your Roof
How your home or business looks is important. Whether we admit it or not, looks are a big deal in first impressions and first impressions matter, especially if you run a business. Many people will judge your business by its appearance: are the sidewalks clean? Is the building clean and new looking with a fresh…
Read MoreLook Up! Unseen Dangers to Your Roof
Roofs are similar to your skin: you don’t notice it until there’s something wrong. You are alerted to a rash on your skin because it itches. You’re alerted to a roofing problem when you notice a water mark on your ceiling. Roofs, being foundational to a healthy home, should be inspected once a year to…
Read MoreHow to Clean Your Gutters
Every fall the deciduous trees, in an effort to survive the winter, stop making chlorophyll, which causes the leaves to die off. They turn brilliant colors of fire red, burning orange, and bright yellow — much to the delight of us humans. We even go on special excursions just to “see the colors.” It’s a…
Read MoreHistory of Roofs
Humans have only three basic needs: food, clothing, and shelter. From the dawn of civilization, humans have needed to keep the elements at bay. Caves were popular as they were natural to the environment and stayed warm and dry. They also protected from animals as well which were hungry and eyed the food humans cooked.…
Read MoreUnderstanding Different Types Of Storm Damage To Your Roof
Storms are one of the number one reasons roof damages occur in our local area. From high winds to pounding hail, we are no stranger to the roughest weather. When this weather hits your home or business, it can mean big trouble for your roof. As your local Tuscaloosa roofing contractor, we are here to…
Read MoreWhat To Do When Pests Invade Your Home Via Your Roof
Your roof is responsible for keeping your home secure in a myriad of ways. Most of the time we think about how our roof protects us from the weather, but your roof is actually responsible for keeping more than just the weather at bay. Your roof is the first line of defense against pests and…
Read MoreMaterials Used For Roofing – Which Should You Choose?
The materials used during a project can make a big difference to the end results and the long-term effects of the project as a whole, and roofing is no different. Whether you’re deciding between materials for a brand new roof or you’re curious about replacement parts and which materials are the best, today’s blog is…
Read MoreFour Ways An Old Roof Affects Your Home’s Value
Selling your house can be extremely stressful. As if the process wasn’t challenging enough, you are guaranteed to experience heightened levels of stress when you go through the inspection process and have every bit of your home torn apart. From the plumbing to the carpet, the inspector is going to find every little thing wrong…
Read MoreHow Your Roof Could Affect Your Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance is intended to provide you with the assistance that you need in the case of an emergency. From hail storms to fires, your homeowner’s insurance is designed to provide you with guidance in the case that the worst case scenario does in fact happen. While that is the case, the amount of insurance…
Read MoreFive Roof Factors That Can Lower the Cost of Your Insurance
Homeowner’s insurance is something that we talk about often in our blog, and it’s because we know that this is something that all homeowners have to deal with and want to get the absolute best deal on. We’ve spent some time touching on how your roof could affect your homeowner’s insurance, and what types of…
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