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Know Your Roof Insulation Options

A home’s roof is more than just the shingles visible on the outer layer. Each layer does its part to protect a structure from the weather and to keep the outside to and the inside in. When considering all that a roof does, homeowners should also bear in mind the…

Posted on August 25, 2021August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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Why Do Roofs Fail?

Weather Damage High winds. Hard rain. Hail. The average homeowner can’t do much about these weather events. If a hurricane blows through, roofs will sustain damage, some enough to fail outright. In short, weather happens. If your home is damaged during a storm, contact Vanguard; we specialize in repairing storm-damaged…

Posted on June 29, 2021August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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Prepare Your Roof For Hurricane Season

Your home is one of your largest investments and we want to help you make sure you are protected as hurricane season strikes. Read the top safety tips for your roof, windows, doors, yard, and home to help you get ready, before a storm. Hurricanes often give us some warning,…

Posted on June 1, 2021August 31, 2021 by Bernice Huskins by Bernice Huskins

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A Brief History of the Asphalt Shingle

They are over the heads of roughly 80 percent of U.S. homeowners: asphalt shingles. For many people this ubiquitous roof covering goes almost unseen or unthought-about. Here’s a very brief history of the roof choice for most of us, the humble asphalt shingle. Why Are Asphalt Shingles So Popular? They…

Posted on May 29, 2021August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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Spring Has Sprung: Time to Clean the Exterior of Your Home

Spring has sprung, so now is the time for some exterior spring cleaning. Many of us have spent the past year getting rid of attic and closet clutter, so our interiors might be relatively clean. Your home’s exterior, though, will need a good once-over every single year, if not more…

Posted on March 30, 2021August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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3 Basics of Roof Replacement

Making the decision to replace your home’s roof can be a difficult one. The many factors that influence the choice for roof work can quickly confuse even the most savvy homeowner. Once that decision is made, however, the other choices are just beginning. Understanding these 3 Basics of Roof Replacement…

Posted on February 23, 2021August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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Thinking of Selling? Check Your Roof.

If the new year has put you in mind to sell your home, you might want to consider these important factors in home buying. Most house sellers tend to put their homes on the market in late spring, looking for an early summer sale. Given that timing, anyone interested in…

Posted on January 26, 2021August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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New Year, New Roof?

Is 2021 the year you get a new roof? If you have a tile roof that is ten year or older, it might be time to have it inspected for storm damage. Tile roofing is a beautiful and great option for protecting your home, but any roof system has the…

Posted on January 21, 2021January 19, 2021 by Bernice Huskins by Bernice Huskins

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Can You Fire-proof a Roof?

We’ve written many times here at J. A. Edwards of America about the important protections provided by roofs. Most of that information has been about water and wind. Your home’s roof, though, also offers protection from the other end of the damage spectrum: fire. A healthy, intact roof can help…

Posted on December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert

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Checklist for Winterizing Your Roof

Winter weather is coming and that means now is the time to prepare your home’s roof. Winterizing your roof is relatively easy, and to help you prepare we’ve put together a quick checklist to make it even easier for you. Step One - Inspect your roof Before you start anything…

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