All that you need to know about Skylights

Skylights installation can provide the solution that you need if you are looking for an energy saving that will also supply more daylight to your home, these roof windows can decrease the need for electric lights producing further energy savings and provide to your roof a better insulation. 

At US ROOFING Contractors located in Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez, we give you all the information that you need to know about Skylights:

- After the installation, the Skylights will let the sun’s warmth fill your room and will keep it there, leading to lower energy consumption and improved daylight. 

- The new generation of roof windows provides excellent insulation, as well as passive solar gain, the design uses the sun’s energy for heating and cooling your home. 

- You can choose to add blinds, you can further personalize and manage your energy consumption by providing shade to keep your room cooler in the hot summer months and a further layer of insulation in the winter.

- There are some elegant new designs of roof windows, boasting a larger panel space, with slimmer frames and sashes. The addition of the skylights to your roof can completely transform your room, making it appear more spacious, the natural light creates a changing environment for your room, enabling you to enjoy sunrise and sunset. 

At US ROOFING Contractors Augusta-Georgia our commitment is to make you and your family feel safe!

If you are in need of roofing or siding installation, roofing, siding or gutter services in the Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez areas, please Call Us: (855) 877-6631 and visit us at  www.augustaroof.com for a free estimate.

3 Signs you need a New Roofing System

Most homeowners figure they require to replace the old roof after they identify a leak in their ceiling. This leak could be due to many roof repair problems. 

With all the cold November and December weather and unexpected rains, you might need to know if is it time to repair or replace your old roof.

At US ROOFING Contractors located in Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez, we give you 3 important you need to know to determine if your home needs a roof replacement or if a roof repair work will resolve the problem:

1. Roof age:

You have to determine how old is your existing asphalt shingle roof, a lot of experts concur that a typical roofing system will last between 20 and 25 years. It also depends on whether the old roofing system was removed and you only have one layer of shingles, and if it is properly ventilated. If the roof was installed over another layer and it is older than 20 years, chances are you need a new roof.

2. Missing shingles and daylight through the roof boards:

These are another common sign your roof could be failing. Check to see if all the shingle tabs are intact.

Examine your attic to see if there is any daylight coming through the roof boards. Also check for wetness in the insulation.

3. Shingles curling and buckling:

The shingles that are curled or buckling are another sign that you may require a new roof. Look at the slopes of your home that get direct sunshine and if you notice the shingles are curling and losing granules, it could mean the shingles are past their life expectancy. There might also be a possibility that the roof is defective and you need to contact an Atlanta Construction Company specialized in roof repair.

At US ROOFING Contractors Augusta-Georgia our commitment is to make you and your family feel safe!

If you are in need of roofing or siding installation, roofing, siding or gutter services in the Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez areas, please Call Us: (855) 877-6631 and visit us at  www.augustaroof.com for a free estimate.

All about Rain Gutters

Home gutters are long, narrow channels used to funnel water off the roof and away from the home, which protects your siding, windows, doors and foundation from water damage. This keeps the ground immediately around the house from becoming waterlogged and potentially leaking into the basement or causing other damage to the structure as well as surrounding landscaping.

Without gutters, rain runs down the roofline creating a waterfall effect. If the roof has a wide overhang, this may not be too much of a problem for the foundation. But entering and leaving the home without getting wet can be more difficult especially during heavy rains.

At US ROOFING Contractors Contractors located in Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez, we explain you all you need to know about Gutters:

1. Gutter Maintenance:

You must be aware of keeping them clean and in working order. 

The frequency with which you should clean out gutters depends on your house. Determining factors include proximity of trees to the roof line, the type of trees, and the slope of the roof. Low-sloped roofs can require more frequent cleaning.

For houses with trees within ten feet of the roof line, gutters will need to be cleaned out twice a year at a minimum. In some cases, gutters may need to be cleaned out a couple times in fall alone. 

2. Problems that clogged gutters cause:

-Water can leak into the house and cause damage to walls and flooring.

-Water damming occurs which can cause damage to eaves.

-Insects can breed in the standing water

-Leaves in gutters can be a fire hazard, especially in areas prone to wildfires.

-Deterioration of gutters can cause leaks and eventual failure.

3. Proper installation of Gutters:

The majority of houses with gutters don’t have a system that is complete and installed correctly. A properly installed gutter system will include seamless gutters on every sloped roof edge. The gutters should not hold standing water, should not leak, should be securely fastened to the fascias, and should have downspouts that are securely fastened to the exterior of the house.

At US ROOFING Contractors Augusta-Georgia our commitment is to make you and your family feel safe!

If you are in need of roofing or siding installation, roofing, siding or gutter services in the Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez areas, please Call Us: (855) 877-6631 and visit us at  www.augustaroof.com for a free estimate.

Exterior Siding Options

Siding gives protection and adds color and definition to the exterior of your house, but although aesthetics are always important, you also have to consider the material's ability to resist water, durability, versatility, and ease of installation.

At US ROOFING Contractors located in Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez, we show you the most popular types of siding to help you create the perfect exterior to your home.

1. Vinyl Siding: 

Vinyl siding is tough and comes in a boatload of colors and textures. The long lasting vinyl siding is beautiful, durable, never needs painting, and is not susceptible to rot or insect damage, is used for decoration and weatherproofing imitating wood clapboard. The versatility, low cost and easy maintenance of vinyl siding has made it become the most popular siding choice in the United States since 1960. The variety of colors and styles available that can fit the aesthetic of any home helps explain this siding's popularity.

Vinyl siding is lightweight and, in many instances, can be installed directly over existing materials, so it's a good retrofit option. It's easy to handle and can be installed quickly.

2. Fiber cement siding:

The current favorite of the siding industry, fiber cement has earned a reputation for stability and low maintenance. Offering the look of masonry, wood or stucco at a lower cost, fiber cement siding has become a popular siding choice for many homeowners and is more typically associated as being a replacement for wood. Fiber cement siding is non-flammable, low-maintenance and termite-resistant. Available in a range of textures and styles, factory finishes or painting are highly recommended and have some prefinished options available at higher cost and in a limited range of colors.

At US ROOFING Contractors Augusta-Georgia our commitment is to make you and your family feel safe!

If you are in need of roofing or siding installation, roofing, siding or gutter services in the Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez areas, please Call Us: (855) 877-6631 and visit us at  www.augustaroof.com for a free estimate.

Five Tips for choosing your Roof colour

The roof is one of the largest fixed elements of a home and deciding its colour can be challenging for any homeowner or renovator. Most people think that all roofs should be black and one of the biggest reasons why they like a black roof so much is because the brown roof usually looks patchy. If the first thing you notice is the colour of the roof when you drive up to your house, that’s a good indication that you need to upgrade your roof.

At US ROOFING Contractors located in Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez, we give you some good ideas to help you choose your roof colour:

1. For the average, traditional house, is better to stay away from an overtly coloured roof. 

2. If the style of your home does not dictate choosing a colour, is better choose a dark neutral. This is the one place where your roof colour should be neutral and not colourful.

3. If you have a stone or brick house that will never change colour, here is when your roof colour should be very carefully chosen.

4. If you have brick or stone or both on your home, here is when the colour of your roof becomes the most important decision you will make regarding the exterior colours of your home. And that’s when a custom colour will most likely be required over black or brown.

5. A general guideline to follow when choosing an asphalt roof is to choose a darker colour than the body of your house. Unless of course your house is a very dark colour or there’s more roof than siding, then a lighter roof is necessary.

At US ROOFING Contractors Augusta-Georgia our commitment is to make you and your family feel safe! 

If you are in need of roofing or siding installation, roofing, siding or gutter services in the Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez areas, please Call Us: (855) 877-6631 and visit us at  www.augustaroof.com for a free estimate.