WHAT SHOULD YOU CHOOSE FOR YOUR LAWRENCEVILLE ROOFING

Perhaps it’s been 20 years since your last Lawrenceville roofing job. Everyone was using flat shingles back then. Today there are new innovations your Lawrenceville roofers can show you.

Perhaps it’s been 20 years since your last Lawrenceville roofing job. Everyone was using plain, old three-tab flat shingles back then. They were cheap, easy and quick to put up. In some regions, metal is all the rage, but Georgians like the appearance of traditional asphalt shingles much more, Lawrenceville roofers say. Recent innovations in Lawrenceville roofing materials led to the popularity of the architectural asphalt shingles. Many Lawrenceville roofers choose these shingles because the attractive, layered appearance hides all roof imperfections and creates a stunning effect from the street. Some architectural shingles can even replicate the appearance of slate or cedar wood shake roofs – but without the same high cost, heavy weight or susceptibility to termites. Lawrenceville roofing can come in “bold dark shadows,” or “light, reflective shadows” for different textures and effects. They come in gray, brown, black, blue, green, red or a blend of different hues.

Ridge vents are another popular upgrade that Lawrenceville roofers install. The ridge is situated at the peak of the house, where the plywood is cut to leave a three or four inch space for a plastic vent. While not visibly different from the street, this small vent lets hot air escape from the attic. This natural ventilation can help you save up to 30% on your energy costs, according to the Department of Energy. CDC.gov says there are three major advantages to getting ridge vents with your Lawrenceville roofing: “First, ridge vents help lower the temperature in the roof structure and, consequently, in the attic and in the habitable space below. Second, ridge vents and rotating turbine vents help prolong the life of the roofing materials, particularly asphalt shingles and plywood sheathing. Third, ridge vents assist in air circulation and help avoid problems with excessive moisture.”

It may shock you, but nearly every household in the metro Atlanta region is eligible for a new roof covered by homeowner’s insurance. With the extreme hail storms, high winds and storm seasons that Lawrenceville roofing is subjected to, you might need some extensive repair work done after any given season, but the intense tornado storms of Spring 2008 and Spring 2009 has kept Lawrenceville roofers tremendously busy. Whether you need a whole new roof or just a few shingle repairs, it’s important that you call within 12 months of the storm to ensure the damage gets covered.

Some people assume all they have to do is call the insurance claim adjustor to see what’s covered and then call Lawrenceville roofers, but in reality – it’s better to call a Lawrenceville roofing company first. When you get your free Lawrenceville roofers’ assessment, you will have added testimony to help get your claim approved so you won’t have to pay a thing. After all, the average cost of homeowner’s insurance has increased 5-11% this year anyway, so why not reap some of the benefits of having a comprehensive storm damage policy?

The best way to ultimately choose your Lawrenceville roofing material is to find reliable Lawrenceville roofers to walk you through the various styles available to you. Beware of “Storm Chasers” – people who show up door-to-door, asking if you need any repairs to your Lawrenceville roofing. Most times, you need only take a look at their construction vehicle to see that they have plates from Florida, South Carolina or another nearby state. Usually these opportunists will set up a temporary local address and pay for a local-sounding name, so it can be hard to tell who local Lawrenceville roofers and who the storm chasers are. One good way to tell is to check with the Georgia Secretary of State to see if the roofers are listed.