The EXOroofing Blog

Wind does not have to reach hurricane strength to damage an asphalt shingle roof. The straight-line winds and downbursts that come with ordinary Georgia thunderstorms regularly gust past 50 miles per hour which is... Continue Reading

Hail can leave a roof full of bruised, weakened shingles that look completely normal from the ground. The damage doesn't announce itself until a rainstorm works through those weak spots and a stain shows up on a... Continue Reading

Most water damage that shows up on a house starts somewhere nobody looks. Stained soffits, a gutter sagging away from the wall, paint bubbling under the eaves. Trace those problems backward, and you often land in the... Continue Reading

Copper gutters last 60 to 100 years, roughly three to four times longer than the aluminum systems on most Atlanta homes. A copper system routinely outlives several roofs, which is the entire reason homeowners choose... Continue Reading

A single downspout on an average home can discharge more than 1,000 gallons of water during one heavy Georgia thunderstorm. If that water lands within a few feet of the foundation, it soaks the soil, expands the... Continue Reading

Fascia does more work than most homeowners realize. Every gutter on your house hangs off it. When that board softens with rot, the gutters lose the solid wood their brackets bite into, and the whole system starts to... Continue Reading

Most homes in Georgia use one of eight roof types: gable, hip, Dutch gable, gambrel, mansard, shed, flat, or a combination of several styles. The shape of your roof affects how it sheds rain, how it handles wind, how... Continue Reading

How Often Should You Replace Your Roof? The answer typically depends on your roofing material. Most Atlanta homes can expect the following from a quality install: Asphalt 3-tab shingles last about 15 to 20... Continue Reading

The most important questions to ask a roofing contractor before hiring cover licensing, insurance, manufacturer certifications, warranty coverage, project specifics, and references. A qualified contractor will answer... Continue Reading