How to Choose Gutter Size for Your Home

Apr 02 2021

Are you on the hunt for the right gutter size for your home? Every home will need gutters, but no two homes are exactly alike. There is much to consider when choosing the right gutters, including size, material, and cost. Since there are two standard sizes, 5 inch or 6 inch, we wanted to break down the factors that determine which is the right size for you.   Signs that You Need New Gutters When your gutters start to show signs of severe wear and tear – it might be time to look into replacement. Signs to be on the…

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How To Get Your Roof Ready For Spring

Mar 11 2021

The weather is warming up and spring is finally here! It’s time to pull out the grill, pick out the plants for your garden and relax on the patio. It’s also the time to check your roof and take care of any issues that occurred during the winter weather. While people rarely think about spring cleaning for the roof, it’s an area of your home that should not be ignored. There are several actions you can take to get your roof ready for the upcoming season. So here’s our spring roof checklist: Routine Inspection From hail and snowstorms to the…

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Why We Choose to Install Atlas Shingles

Feb 26 2021

Are you in the market for a new roof? Depending on what stage of the process you are in, you’ve probably realized that there are a ton of shingle options out there. So now not only are you trying to decide between contractors, but you are having to decide between the different shingle brands they install. The process can be overwhelming to say the least so to help narrow down the decision, we want to share why we exclusively install Atlas Shingles for our customers. Algae Prevention As a homeowner, do you want to pay thousands of dollars on a…

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Choosing the Best Roofing Nails

Feb 22 2021

When you think of a roof you probably think of shingles, ridge cap, and ridge vent. But the unseen roofing nails are just as important to your roofing system. Depending on type of material being installed on your home, there are a variety of roofing nails that are more durable than traditional nails. So which nail is best for your Memphis roof?   Galvanized Coil Nail The galvanized coil nail is the most common roofing nail and the least expensive option for nails. There are two different ways that they galvanize nails: hot dipped and electro galvanized. These feature a…

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How to Handle Roof Ice Dams

Feb 19 2021

The most recent weather hitting the Mid-South has caused an unprecedented amount of homes to experience a roof ice dam. Along with frozen and bursting pipes, leaking roofs are a major concern with freezing temperatures and winter storms. What is an ice dam? When your home does not have the adequate insulation for severe winter storms, heated air will escape through the roof, melting the snow. The water runs down your roof and once it hits the edge of the roof where the gutters are, it freezes again. The ice dam then blocks the melted snow from draining and it…

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How to Handle Roof Damage Caused by Hail

Jan 26 2021

Did yesterday’s hailstorm damage have you saying, “What the hail!?” Homes across Memphis and the Mid-South region experienced the rare occurrence of a hailstorm with hail the size of quarters or even golf balls dropping from the sky. In the roofing world hail means a lot of potential damage to your roof. Even if you don’t have obvious dents showing, you likely still need a hail damage roof inspection to find out how much damage you’re dealing with and how to proceed with any possible roof repairs. Since it’s such a rare occurrence, we put together signs to look for…

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