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How do you know when your current roof is due to be replaced?
Here are a few signs that you might want to get your roof inspected. Signs It Maybe Time to Replace Roof Bad ventilation, poor quality singles, and poor installation are just a few things that can all cause shingles to curl. Poor attic ventilation can allow hot,...
Velux Skylights
Skylights come in many different sizes, styles, and designs. Often here at Eclipse Roofing and Restoration, we use Velux skylights to brighten and open up the home of our clients. Velux offers a variety of different skylights that fit our customers’ individual needs. Some of these options include: solar-powered and crank opening skylights, skylights with built-in blinds, room darkening/light filtering skylights, fixed skylights, and sun tunnels. There are many benefits to having a skylight in your house.
Hiring the Right Roofer is Key!
Selecting the right roofer for your home is especially important. The worst roofers in this industry are what are referred to by many as “chuck in a truck”. A “chuck in a truck” is basically a handy man who is not licensed or insured. Also known as someone who is...
Proper Roof Ventilation and Why It Matters
When installing a new roof on your home, ventilation is probably something most people do not have a lot of knowledge about. Ventilation is actually one of the most important aspects to maintaining any roof, while also keeping the home comfortable. It is important to...
The Titan XT
The Titan XT is one of Tamko’s newest, high-end, top-selling shingles. This shingle is designed to help protect your home when extreme weather conditions strike. The Titan XT shingles offer many benefits for both contractors and homeowners! Tamko created Titan XT with some of the most advanced innovative technology that is used in this industry.
Homeless veterans find sanctuary at tiny home village in Shelbyville
*Courtesy of WLKY. SHELBYVILLE, Ky. — Awake Ministries Veterans Village in Shelbyville finally has its first tenants after a year of construction. The community of tiny houses is for veterans who are experiencing homelessness. Veteran Karen Major just moved into her...
Buyer Beware!
Another roofing season has started and the door to door roofing salesman are back out to prey on the innocent. One of my most recent customers that called in asked for an inspection of a new roof that had just been installed by company X. The reason why he had to ask...
Beware of Door-to-Door Roofing Salesmen
Some of the roofing companies in Louisville like to have their sales guys go knock on doors and ask for business. I’m not saying it’s a bad thing, but in today’s market you need to be careful about who you let on your roof. To have an individual say “you have roof...
Purchasing a Preexisting Home with an Old Roof
When it comes to purchasing a preexisting home, there are several things you may have to take into consideration. Do you ever think, how old is the roof may be? What condition is it in? In most cases, during the home purchase this can be the last thing from your mind....
How to Prepare your Roof for the Winter Season
Before the winter season gets into full swing, there is still a little time to get your roof ready for the winter season. Before a major snow or ice storm comes through, it is important to prepare the outside of your home to ensure the best winter season. Check your...