With the recent severe storms that Chattanooga has been facing, you may be experiencing roof leaks, missing shingles, or downed trees damaging your roof. Other than the obvious signs of roof damage, how do you determine and identify roof damage caused by a severe storm? Read more
If your roof needs replacing or repairing, it can be more costly to wait. Although it can be expensive, repairing or replacing the roof of your Chattanooga home is not something we can always afford to put on hold. Thankfully there are ways that you can afford a quality roof even if you can’t pay upfront. Read more
Finding the right Chattanooga roofing expert can be tough. Your home is one of the largest investments you will ever make on your home so it’s extremely important to protect. When it comes to roof repair or roof replacement in Chattanooga, you’ll want to choose a trusted expert to work on your home. As a prominent Chattanooga roofing company, we know that your home can face some serious challenges if your repairs are left unattended.
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Once you start seeing the signs of wear and tear, your first thought might be to consider repairs. While having your roof looked over by a Chattanooga roofing contractor and repairing the damages offers a short-term solution, you might soon realize that the damage to your roof is a lot more significant than you thought. Repairs can be a short-term and inexpensive route, you’ll often times need to go the replacement route instead which can actually save you long-term. Consider the following situations that might not be fixable with repairs. Read more
A Chattanooga Roofing Contractor knows a roof leak can be a fairly common problem among homeowners. Most property owners simply don’t have the expertise or time to inspect their roofs and resolve issues on their own. Even for professionals, it can be a tricky task to find the source of a roof leak. The source of the leak rarely lines up exactly with where water is found in the home. So at the end of the day, resolving a roof leak can turn into a pricey mission.
Roof leaks can be avoided with a thorough maintenance plan. Here a few simple ways to keep your home in great shape and prevent a leak in your roof.
A drip edge is both aesthetically pleasing as well as important to make sure that water stays away from the places it isn’t supposed to go.
Drip edges are metal flashing’s that get installed along the edge of a roof. Their purpose is to steer the flow of water away from the fascia. Installing a drip edge protects shingles from water damage that could otherwise cause erosion over time. Drip edges also aid in pest control by preventing critters, insects, and snakes from crawling in. Contact Armor Xteriors to learn more about a drip edge installation.
A roof is not the only guilty party when it comes to leaks. Homeowners should also be aware that problems can arise in the attic as well. Complications can stem from the pipe system, old appliances, or water vapor leading to uncontrolled condensation. Be sure to keep your attic properly maintained with sufficient air conditioning, ventilation, and updated appliances.
Cleaning the gutter isn’t just an unwanted chore to avoid. When debris builds up in the gutter system and it becomes clogged, excess water becomes stagnant and weighs on the roof. After a period of time, this leads to roof rot. And weakened structural integrity and eventually gives way, allowing water seepage into the home.
This is only a partial list of maintenance suggestions. A Chattanooga roof contractor will be able to further investigate the source of the leak you may be experiencing and can offer individualized suggestions for your building to prevent future leaks.
At Armor Xteriors, our Chattanooga Roofing experts are more than happy to explain just how important a maintenance plan consisting of semi-annual check-ups, and regular minor repairs can be to avoid serious problems down the road.
If you need new roofing, Armor Xteriors of Chattanooga can still help you. Leaving any damage unattended can cause damage to your home and you do not want to risk that. It is important to address any roof issues that you have as soon as you can. Here are a few ways that Armor Xteriors Roofing can ensure everyone’s safety while doing full roof replacements or roof repair jobs during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
As Chattanooga’s winter weather is slowly starting to warm up, now is the time to do a little maintenance on your roof. Extremely cold and stormy weather can be a shingle’s enemy , so it’s important for homeowners to inspect and ensure their homes roof is up to the challenge of the upcoming warm weather. Not only will this make a home look better, it can also extend the life of the roof. Here are some tips to share with your customers on what to look for during spring cleaning.
Tree limbs. Make sure tree limbs don’t touch a roof. If they do, they can easily scrape over the shingles and loosen the protective granules. This will severely reduce the life of a roof. Trim trees close to the house to avoid any limbs touching the roof surface.
Leaves and pine needles. A little leaf or a few pine needles are fine, but if they collect and are deep enough to hold moisture, they need to be taken off the roof. Anything that traps moisture will cause mildew to form, block gutters, or cause extra weight on the roof. A rake or air blower can be used to clear the roof, but take care not to damage the shingles.
Moss. Cutting back trees and removing leaves will reduce moss growth, as it will allow sunlight to dry up the moisture that moss thrives on. While there are chemicals available on the market to get rid of moss, the runoff can cause damage to plants. Another solution is to nail zinc or copper strips to the ridgeline; as rain washes across, it creates an environment where moss cannot grow.
Mold. Discolored streaks on a roof indicate there is mold, algae, or fungus, which can eat away at the roofing material and, ultimately, cause leaks. A treatment of chlorine bleach or copper sulfate solution applied with a garden sprayer can kill the mold. Finally, do not power wash shingles! It can dislodge granules and cause premature shingle failure.
Gutter damage. Heavy snow from the winter season can result in gutter damage while leftover fall leaves and debris can lead to clogged gutters. Before the springtime rain, check to make sure water can flow easily through the gutters and fix any loose nails that are preventing the gutters from sitting tightly along the roof line.
Missing shingles, chimney, and flashing. A complete inspection by a roofing company in Chattanooga such as Armor Xteriors can uncover issues with missing shingles, chimney damage, or flashing around chimneys, vents, or other bends in the roof.
Dealing with these potential issues in a timely manner will allow your roof to stand strong through the next season of weather challenges—and for many years to come.
If you’re unsure if your homes roof in Chattanooga is not ready to handle another year, give Armor Xteriors a call at (423) 760-3333 or click here to schedule a hassle-free estimate.
When you need a new roof, hiring a roofer is a big decision and often times it is difficult to ensure that you are hiring the most qualified and reliable roofing company around Chattanooga. To make your decision a little easier, we have put together a simple 8-point list of what to except before, during, and after the job. Read more
You know it’s happening, but you don’t yet know why. Determining the cause of your roof leak can help you figure out the extent of the repair that’s going to be needed. Sometimes the leak will be in a place that seems to be of little consequence, especially if the water is dripping at a snail-like pace. But that is no reason to ignore it. Read more
When you find yourself needing a new roof, you may wonder how to find the shingle color that is the perfect match. After all, a house should display a streamlined, cohesive look from top to bottom, which starts with an appropriate rooftop that stands as your home’s basic crowning glory. The team at Armor Xteriors Roofing Company understand the concerns Chattanooga homeowners have about choosing the right style to complement your home.
The cohesive look is best achieved when you can select a color to balance the rest of your house. Take a good, honest look at your property from across the street. How does it impact you at first glance? If it’s bold and powerful, consider adding a rooftop that won’t compete with this effect. If it’s subdued, an equally low-key rooftop may be even more flattering than a vibrant one that looks out of place. Balance doesn’t mean everything matches, but it should convey a sense of continuity from top to bottom.
Roofing contractors often suggest looking at colors within the same family of shades. This ensures your new roof will still look right at home with the rest of your property, but won’t be obviously unmatched. Instead, it will look warm and inviting, creating a look centered around a particular group of colors.
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At some point, you may choose to sell your home. If this is the case, keep longevity in mind unless you plan to hire a residential roofing contractor later on to repaint the roof. Otherwise, a classic color that plays well with the rest of the home is your best bet. Steer clear of unusual shades, bright colors, or ones unable to blend in well with the rest of the neighborhood. This will help elevate your home’s value and improve its curb appeal.
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