Sometimes when homeowners are advised to insulate their attics, they turn down the idea based on cost. Having your attic insulated does come at a price, of course – but it’s not as expensive as you might think. Plus, residential attic insulation saves money in several ways over the years. Those savings will soon allow …
Are you building a new house or planning to replace your current roof? Are you considering a metal roof over traditional asphalt shingles? If so, you probably have a few questions about metal roofing. One of those questions should be regarding how long the roof will last. Metal roofing is highly durable and one of …
Metal Roofs: How Long Do They REALLY Last? An Objective Look At Their Lifespans: Read More »
When your home needs a new roof, you might plan on spending little time going through color options. Your focus might be more on the type and quality of shingles you want for your home. Should you go with the same color you currently have? Does roof shingle color matter overall? It might not seem …
Running a safety checklist on your home after a severe storm is as important as running the same one before, but for different reasons. After the storm, you’re checking how well the measures you put into place to protect your home held up and, more importantly, if there is any storm damage, particularly to the …
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Dusty, cramped, stuffy, and congested, the attic is not the most welcoming place in your home. But that’s no call to ignore it. The attic is vital in keeping your home safe and comfortable – if adequately insulated. But who installs insulation in attics? Should you do it yourself or hire a professional roofer? As …
Home Attic Insulation- Do It Yourself Or Time To Call The Professionals? Read More »
Are you looking for more information on roofing in winter? As winter approaches, it’s time to start thinking about your home’s roof. However, shingle roof replacement in winter can be daunting, not to mention dangerous. But fret not. We’re here to help. Here’s a complete guide to winter roofing in Alabama. Why replace the roof …
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Four a.m. Drip–drip–drip. Uh oh! Emergency roof leak—who to call? Well, take a breath. Your Birmingham-area home’s roof will not collapse in the next hour from a small roof leak. You may not even have an emergency roof leak. Let’s take a closer look.
No wonder the daily struggle is real; the average homeowner has to incorporate science, technology, and accounting in every decision. Take insulation. You may not even know how insulation works (psst — by resisting air flow) or how insulation resistance is measured. But you need to know so you spend your hard-earned money wisely.
“Shoot for the moon; even if you miss, you will be among the stars.” That saying is cute but nonsensical; the moon is only 250,000 miles from earth, while the nearest star (our own Sun) is 372 times farther away, at a distance of 93 million miles. Other sayings, like “complete roof replacement,” often do …
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Though it looks like one solid piece sitting atop your Alabama home, your roof is really an integrated system of parts. You might see shingles, but have you ever wondered what goes under roof shingles? Consider these five additional components you cannot see but help your roof protect your home.
