September 30, 2018
What in years past may have been confined to some higher elevations in rural Georgia, has in recent years come to visit upon more of the state. Freezing temperatures from mounting winter blasts have brought snow and ice dams to Atlanta area homes. So, What Causes an Ice Dam? Ice dams generally result from one… ( read more )
July 27, 2018
If you’re researching the purchase of a metal roof for your Atlanta area home, here is an excellent place to start: our list of the top six things to look for in any metal roofing product. Not all metal roofs meet these quality points, but we think you will agree that all six are essential. 1…. ( read more )
June 27, 2018
Typical construction methods attempt to deal with temperature extremes, both hot and cold, through insulation. The desire is to maintain comfortable temperatures inside the home as economically as possible. While insulation provides thermal mass to prevent heat migration in or out of your home, building science is showing us other, sometimes better, ways to do… ( read more )
October 30, 2017
Your home may have built in a specific manner that does not require attic ventilation. If so, your home is the exception to the need for proper a proper ventilation system, in and through the attic or below the roof. Good ventilation is important for any home for many reasons, including: Internal air quality and… ( read more )
October 16, 2017
When buying a new roof, the things to consider are numerous. We’ve been compiling a list of purchasing criteria that we hope you will find helpful. Here are 4 more important things to consider before you sign a contract. 1. Applicability for Your Home For homes that have unique design elements, one of your criteria… ( read more )
June 20, 2017
When it rains in Atlanta, it pours. And then there’s the heat. Many homeowners are reporting problems with excessive moisture and condensation in attic spaces. These problems are worse during seasons when heating and air conditioning units, which naturally draw moisture out of the air, are not being used. These problems are not related to… ( read more )
July 27, 2016
In New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, many homes were condemned not because of damage caused by wind but by rising and receding water that left deadly black mold in its wake. Today in Georgia, storms rage and waters rise, threatening the safety of our our homes and families with mold damage from poor roof ventilation…. ( read more )
July 17, 2016
Here in Atlanta we know all about heat build-up, and the expense of air conditioning. Did you know that proper attic ventilation is critical to a healthy and efficient home? Attic ventilation plays a large role in reducing your summer air conditioning costs by venting heat out of the attic. It also vents out the… ( read more )
May 21, 2016
Are you dreading those summer electric bills? At the very center of how well your Atlanta area home handles the summer heat is its roof system and attic. Here is a discussion on your roof energy savings, and how to be environmentally efficient, in detail. We will explain the things to consider when trying to… ( read more )
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