Replacing the roof on your home is a big expense, so maximizing your roof’s useful lifespan makes good financial sense. Understanding factors that can shorten a roof’s life and learning what to do about them can help you get the full value from your roof, and prevent costly damage to your home’s interior too.
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Have you thought about replacing your windows, but you’re not sure if it’s really necessary? If you can identify with any of the following clues, you could benefit from window replacement for your Atlanta home. […]
If you’re asked where you’d see signs that it’s time for a roof replacement on your Atlanta home, the logical response would be “up on the roof.” While problems on the roof like curled and broken shingles, missing or damaged flashing or areas of visible underlayment or bare roof decking, are often dead giveaways that a replacement is needed, some other signs are less obvious. […]
If you’re planning a roof replacement for your Atlanta-area home, you have a number of different material options to pick from. Shingles are the roofing material that eight of ten American homeowners choose and there are good reasons why. There are beautiful shingle profiles and colors available today to suit every taste, and shingles offer the most bang for a homeowner’s buck when they’re expertly installed. Here’s a more in-depth look at these three facts about shingle roof installations: […]
When the time comes to tackle a roof replacement on your Atlanta home, choosing a shingle color is one of the major decisions you’ll face. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed about picking a color because your roof is a prominent structural element, and you’ll be living with your choice for 20-30 years. Here’s some helpful advice on how to choose the best shingle color for your home. […]
When it comes to window replacement for your Atlanta home, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of different choices on the market. At Echols Roofing, we have many years of experience helping homeowners select durable, attractive replacement windows that are ideally suited to our Georgia climate. Here’s our expert advice on how to choose the best replacement windows.
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Cleanliness and organization are two characteristics that many homeowners fail to ask about when vetting Atlanta roofing contractors. During our 55+ years in the local home improvement industry, we’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a company by how neatly they keep a work-site. Cleanliness is an excellent barometer of the overall quality you can expect because it reveals a contractor’s concern for:
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When you’re looking for Atlanta roofers to repair or replace this critically-important structural component of your home, it’s essential to hire a contractor who really knows how to listen. If your needs and concerns aren’t being heard, you can end up paying for repairs that don’t completely solve the issues you’re experiencing, dissatisfied with the way your new roof turns out, or have problems getting warranty work done. Here are some signs to watch for that can indicate whether a roofer has good listening skills:
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If you own a home in the Atlanta area, a tasteful outdoor deck is an absolute necessity. Georgia is blessed with lovely weather nine months of the year, so having an attractive, fully functional deck allows you to simply step outside your door to enjoy nature. Whether your home lacks this kind of outdoor space, or your existing deck is too small or has deteriorated, a new deck addition offers some big benefits:
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When you’re planning a roof replacement for your Atlanta home, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the available choices. Here are some helpful tips on how to shop smart so you end up with a long-lasting, expertly installed roof that both protects and enhances your home.
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Occasionally, we hear horror stories about customers that got an unbelievable deal on their home project, only to have it fail prematurely. On top of this, sometimes customers cannot reach the original contractor who did the work or the warranty is already expired leaving customers to pay full price all over again. […]
Life is hectic, so you don’t have a lot of extra time to keep up with home maintenance chores. Taking good care of your roof is essential, though, so it can do its job of protecting your home and family against the elements. By taking the following proactive steps, you can save time on maintenance tasks and save money by extending the life of your roof: […]
