Dr. Roof Blog

Overnight severe storms with gusting wind, rain, and pockets of hail pounded the metro Atlanta area. Radar showed heavy downpours and there have been reports of fallen tree branches and isolated hail. The roof above your home is being tested to its max during the storms.

Hail storms slammed through the heart of Atlanta overnight on March 26/27. The damage to roofs is extensive in some areas. Hail varied in size from 1/2" to 3" in some areas.

When it comes to a Roof Replacement in Atlanta Its a daunting task to replace a roof for several reasons: Cost of Roof Replacement - The expense alone makes many homeowners procrastinate, which is completely understandable!

Roofs Damaged by High Winds in Acworth and Dallas, GA Areas High winds hit the Acworth and Dallas areas on Friday March 3, 2023. The winds in some areas exceeded 45 mph and in some parts of town were over 60 mph.

A Frequently Asked Question: Are Metal Roofs Better than Shingle Roofs? Spend a few hours driving around Atlanta and one thing you will notice is that pretty much every roof you see on a home is made from some type of shingle, be it asphalt shingles or wood shake shingle.

Do Your Research Since 1988, Dr. Roof Atlanta has worked to raise the standards of roofing in the Atlanta market. In Georgia, there is no requirement for a roofer to obtain a roofing license. Dr. Roof goes above and beyond state requirements and has obtained a Georgia’s Contracting License. Dr.

Choosing a contractor: There are many roofers who won’t do what they are supposed to on your roof. Do you know why? Because they know that… You don’t know anything about roofing.You won’t or cannot climb the roof to check if the work has been done.

Manufacturer Specifications Following Directions There are many ways roofs get installed. There is only one right way. That’s the way specified by the people who manufacture roofing system products. Directions are printed on every bundle of roofing shingles sold. Every single one.

Price vs. Quality So we need to ask ourselves, what is it we want in a major construction project. Is it a job done correctly, with attention paid to details for a leak and problem-free roof, or do we just want a roofing job done at the lowest possible price?

When a house has been properly ventilated, a positive airflow is created which allows the house to breathe and helps prevent moisture buildup. That’s why proper attic ventilation is a serious issue that should always be considered when re-roofing your home.