As we enjoy the warmer days of Spring, life takes on a fresh look. The trees have new leaves. Flowers are blooming. Birds are singing, and the days are longer. All in all, life is good. We even welcome that refreshing Spring rain that cleans the air and renews the earth. Sometimes, though, the weather…
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The current COVID-19 crisis is hurting millions of Americans financially. Forbes magazine reports that unemployment claims are through the roof while small businesses have been clamoring to secure loans that, at this point, may no longer be available. It’s a time when money is overwhelmingly scarce for a lot of people, and when anyone with…
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You pay those homeowner insurance premiums every month, and most of the time everything goes smoothly. No damage. No claims. No problem. Then comes that big rainstorm. Thunder. Lightning. High winds. Hail. That big tree you’ve been worried about for months starts to sway. Next thing you know, a big limb crashes through the roof….
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Spring is the best time to get your roof inspected and repaired from damages sustained during the winter. It’s also the time when you get your tax refund, giving you some extra bucks to spend on your roof. During the spring, most construction trades pick up the pace. This is based on three simple reasons:…
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As a homeowner, you have plenty of routine things to do to keep your home in top shape. Changing lightbulbs. Trimming the shrubs. New air filters for the HVAC. Knocking down that pesky wasp nest. It can seem never ending. That’s why many homeowners take their roof for granted. It’s always there doing its job. …
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The move toward more energy-efficient homes, while good for the environment and the utility bill, is having an impact on the integrity and lifespan of our roofs. Energy-efficient homes seek to create an air-tight interior that can lock in moisture leading to condensation on your windows, mold problems and roof failures. That’s why proper ventilation is…
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If you’re ill and need a reliable diagnosis, most people want the best physician they can find – someone who not only has basic skills but who has gone the extra mile to obtain the specialized medical training that can make the difference in your condition. In much the same way, for roofing contractors and…
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The most important trait a business person can possess is integrity. The most successful and long-lasting companies are owned by those who are true to their word and have built a reputation for honesty and professionalism over a long period of time. That’s true in all businesses, but perhaps nowhere is it more important than…
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If you have a roof that is expected to have a long life and it is not holding up, it should be inspected by a roofing expert to determine whether it was put on properly. This inspection will also be able to determine if the roofing product is prematurely failing due to manufacturing problems. This…
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We get our share of storms in East Tennessee. Sometimes they can be severe with damaging hail that can ruin your roof. When we think of destructive, severe thunderstorms, twisters often come to mind. But, as Matthew Capucci writes in The Washington Post, hail can do much more damage. Most tornadoes are 330 feet wide…
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