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Emergency Gutter & Roof Repair Time is of the essence when a storm or other adverse weather event blows through your neighborhood, causing damage to your home, roof, or gutter system. Unfortunately, many residential homeowners or commercial building owners may not fully understand the cruciality or necessity of emergency roof repair. They may not act […]
Act Fast: The Importance of Emergency Roof and Gutter Repair Read More »
What does hail damage look like on a roof? Recognizing whether a roof has been damaged by hail can be tricky, if not impossible, for homeowners to discern. Additionally, hail damage falls on a scale from minor to major. Often, homeowners are led astray by unscrupulous roofing companies misrepresenting the amount and severity of hail
What Does Hail Damage Look Like On A Roof? A Guide For Homeowners Read More »
As a homeowner, let’s imagine you recently decided to replace your aged and worn roof with an upgraded one. Unfortunately, you installed brand-new gutters on your home only a few years ago. What do you do now? Will the “almost new” gutters need to be removed during the roof replacement process? Is gutter removal best,
To Remove Or Not To Remove: The Debate Over Gutters During Roof Replacement Read More »
Often, homeowners do not know what options exist when financing a roof replacement project. Consequently, they delay moving forward with the roof replacement or select a financially unfavorable lending alternative. Two primary options exist, and we compare them: home improvement loan vs. home equity line of credit (HELOC). What Is A Home Improvement Loan And
Roof Replacement Financing: Comparing Home Improvement Loans and HELOCs Read More »
In a moment, a storm can inflict significant or catastrophic destruction to your home, including the roof. However, not every weather outburst automatically produces devastation. As a homeowner, how can you know if a storm caused meaningful damage to your roof? Assuming your roof has sustained loss due to adverse weather, what immediate steps can
Best Ways to Check for Roof Damage After the Storm Read More »
Properly installed, quality gutters serve a valuable function for your home and property. Without appropriate gutters, your home is subject to the whims of gravity. When that happens, rainwater channels and pools wherever it is most convenient – not where you need it. Unfortunately, most homeowners cannot afford to have rainwater collecting in certain areas.
How Gutters Can Cause Major Problems To Your Roof and How to Prevent It Read More »
Recent storms and hurricanes (including Hurricanes Ian and Idalia) in Florida caused unprecedented damage to homes. Unfortunately, after impacted homeowners filed claims, a number of insurance companies failed to deliver payouts. In fact, many companies within Florida’s insurance system suddenly became insolvent, leaving homeowners with few, if any, viable alternative solutions to address unrepaired, hazardous
How Florida’s Insurance System Failed After the Storm Read More »
Hurricanes are well known for causing destruction. But if you’re new to the “hurricane zone” or homeownership in general, you may not be too familiar with the specific types of damage they cause. How do hurricanes affect homes? The answer depends on the storm’s strength and how well your home is built. It’s not unusual
We Answer the Question: What’s the True Effect of Hurricanes on Homes Read More »
Having a new roof put on your Jacksonville home is a big change. Your roof color affects the way the rest of your home looks. Choosing the right color for your new roof shingles can enhance your home’s appearance. What color of roof shingles is best for your home? The GAF Virtual Remodeler offers a
Choose the Best Roof Shingle Color for Your Home With the GAF Virtual Remodeler Read More »
How to Transfer a Roof Warranty During a real estate transaction, it’s worth looking at the roof warranty. Roofs are one of the largest and most expensive home improvement projects, and a quality roof that lasts for many years can boost your home’s value. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, the transferability of your
How to Transfer a Roof Warranty When It’s Time To Move Read More »
