baton rouge: Should I Change My Skylights During My Roofing Project? - 06/02/17 07:33 AM
Do you have a skylight or roof window and is it more than five years old? If you have a skylight or roof window more than five years old odds are you have a problem or you are going to have one soon. 
Benefits of New Skylights and Roof Windows 
If you have a re-roof project in your future and you have a skylight or several skylights you have a decision to make. Should the skylight or roof window be replaced during my re-roofing project. Older skylights and roof windows were not built as good as they are today. There are several things … (0 comments)

baton rouge: Reason To Buy A Metal Roof For Your Next Roof - 01/29/17 09:31 AM
Upgrading your homes exterior is always on the mind of most homeowners. Consider a new metal roof when come time for your next new roof. More colors, better durability, more panel options as well as a beautiful look and energy efficient are just a few reasons to buy a metal roof for your next roof. 
The Many Benefits of Installing A Metal Roof
With the metal roofing industry growing so fast it is easy to see some of the benefits to a metal roof. Most other roofing materials weaken over time; metal roofing systems are one of the few that keeps its integrity … (21 comments)

baton rouge: After New Roof Installation Maintenance Plan - 01/28/17 01:30 PM
You just spent thousands of dollars on a new roof, so what now? Most people do not realize that buying a new roof does not mean they do not have to touch their roof or maintain it for the thirty-five years of the warranty promised. It is always a good idea and long term investment to purchase an after new roof installation maintenance plan. 
Roof Maintenance Program to Protect Your Investment
Your home is likely one of the largest investments you will ever make. A new roof not only adds beauty to your home but also protects your large investment. An after new roof … (0 comments)

baton rouge: Roof Coating To Restore Old Roofs - 12/24/16 08:16 AM
A leaky roof can mean everything from interior damage to major repair bills. A roof coating to restore old roofs can be a mojor money savings. If you have a metal or low slope roof repairing your roofing ssyetm can be not only extensive but also a very expensive indevor. 
Best Performing Roofing System
For energy, efficient and attractive finish to your metal or low slope try a roof coating rather than a full roof replacement. The Conklin MR complete waterproofing system is designed to stop leaks as well as prevent rust and provide energy efficient attractive finish to your business. A membrane recoating … (1 comments)

baton rouge: Flood Restoration Baton Rouge & Denham Springs - 09/02/16 05:40 AM
Flood restoration Baton Rouge Denham Springs, projects often involve mold remediation, which entails removing and cleaning up mold that has developed in structure due to moisture and flood damage. Roof crafters and flood restoration contractors in Baton Rouge and Denham Springs, Louisiana often handle mold remediation using a variety of methods.
Flood Restoration Baton Rouge & Denham Springs: Is Bleach Acceptable To Kill Mold
 One such method that often comes under question is the use of chlorine bleach for the effective removal of mold from building materials that have been contaminated. According to the Clorox Company in Oakland CA, bleach has been deemed … (2 comments)

baton rouge: Roofing Contractor Baton Rouge: Common Roof Related Problems - 08/21/16 01:35 AM
When it comes to protecting your home the roof and roofing system is the most important component to consider. Obviously your foundation is most important but ask a roofing contractor Baton Rouge and they will tell you that when it comes to protecting your home, the roof is king.
 
Roofing Contractor Baton Rouge: Problem Areas To Watch
 

The first problem area to keep your eyes on is of course the shingles. Without good functional shingles your attic and home could be in real trouble. There are two things to immediately look for in your shingles. The first is durability and the way to … (0 comments)

baton rouge: Common Roofing Questions After Your Roof Project - 08/13/16 06:53 AM
After any new roofing project, a homeowner is always sure to have a handful of question. Below I will list a handful of common roofing questions post install. If you’re in Baton Rouge, Hammond or Mandeville you’re sure to have some of the same questions that nag every homeowner after a new roof install. Did my roofer do a good job, how do I know he did a good job or not.
Getting a new roof can be an unnerving thing to do if it's your first time doing a roofing project or if you’re a new homeowner. Statistically in the United … (0 comments)

baton rouge: Common Roofing Questions After New Roof Project - 08/13/16 06:50 AM
After any new roofing project, a homeowner is always sure to have a handful of question. Below I will list a handful of common roofing questions post install. If you’re in Baton Rouge, Hammond or Mandeville you’re sure to have some of the same questions that nag every homeowner after a new roof install. Did my roofer do a good job, how do I know he did a good job or not.
Getting a new roof can be an unnerving thing to do if it's your first time doing a roofing project or if you’re a new homeowner. Statistically in the United … (1 comments)

baton rouge: Denham Springs Roof Repair Cheap Or Good You Can’t Have Both - 01/14/13 07:12 AM
If you live in the Denham Springs or Baton Rouge Louisiana area your roof has been tested many times lately by wind, hail and by many rain downpours. Many roofs that have never had a problem have even seen a little leak here and there. I will list a few reasons you do not want a cheap price for your new roof.
 
If you have priced a roof replacement in Louisiana lately you probably came close to having a heart attack when you were given the price. The price of shingles and roofing material in general has gone up drastically … (0 comments)

baton rouge: November 5th Denham Springs Louisiana Hail Storm Homeowner Beware - 11/11/12 08:35 AM
 
If you live in Denham Springs, Louisiana you could be in the path of the November 5th 2012 hail storm. Homeowners in Denham Springs, LA should beware of unscrupulous contractors from out of town and out of the area. Do a thorough background search on your potential roofing contractor..
If you live in Denham Springs, LA there is a very good chance you will be visited by a roofing company in the coming months wanting to inspect your homes roof. Let me start by saying there is nothing wrong with a roofing company coming to your home and asking … (3 comments)

baton rouge: Roof Repair Louisiana-Enhance Curb Appeal & Market Your Home - 06/05/12 12:45 PM
Did you know that 40% of the curb appeal of your home is the way it’s roof looks. In a completely flooded housing market how can you make your home stand out on a street with eight other houses for sale. 
 
This has become an all to familiar problem across America with the housing market in absolute turmoil. So what do you do? The Baton Rouge Louisiana housing market is fairing much better than most but I still see multiple houses for sale on any one given street or in a single neighborhood. The first thing you need to do … (0 comments)

baton rouge: Roof Repair Baton Rouge Louisiana-Hail Damage Actions For Your Home - 05/23/12 11:52 AM
You have your Baton Rouge Louisiana home for sale and the home inspector comes back with his report saying you have hail damage to your roof, what do you you do next? The biggest problem is time or more to the point the lack of it, get professional advice as fast as you can.
 
I have written a couple articles on roof damage and the possibility of your insurance company denying your hail damage claim. I have a client in Baton Rouge that has had her house on the market for quite some time and finally got a contract. One … (0 comments)

baton rouge: Houses For Sale In Mississippi - 05/20/12 11:40 AM
Lakefront home with land For Sale In Mississippi, Summit, Pike County Lake Front Home With .74 Acres Land For Sale. In the North Pike School District this secluded home in the North part or Pike County MS less than one and one half hours from Jackson Mississippi and about the same distance from Baton Rouge Louisiana. Private Lake you can ski as well as fish or just lay out and relax. The house has a deck and patio around the house, great views, RV parking area, fishing, skiing, this would make a great weekend getaway or home. Debbie Stovall Realty LLC … (0 comments)

baton rouge: Roof Repair & Replacement Bunkie Louisiana-Popular Roof Types - 05/04/12 12:48 PM
After the hail storm that hit the city of Bunkie, Louisiana some of the choices you will need to make will be the type and color of your new shingles. The best person suited to help you with this decision is your roofing contractor, they should have many samples of shingle types like 3 tab and architectural. You will also need to pick a shingle manufacturer, Atlas and Owens Corning are two of the more popular brands but there are several other very good companies. 
We will discuss the most popular roof types in the central and southern Louisiana area. The … (1 comments)

baton rouge: Roof Repair Baton Rouge Louisiana-Proper Ventilation For Longer Shingle Life - 02/20/12 11:47 AM
If you have had your Baton Rouge Louisiana roof inspected recently and were told your roofs shingles look older to the inspector than they really are, it could be due to improper attic ventilation. 
 
Proper attic ventilation is crucial to the overall health of your home. If your attic is not properly ventilated it could cause premature shingle wear, excess moisture in your attic and insulation, mold growth and higher than normal electric bills. One cause of this somewhat new anomaly is the way houses have been constructed over the last couple decades. With Louisiana homes being built with plastic … (1 comments)

baton rouge: Roof Replacement Baton Rouge Louisiana-Does My Roof Have Hail Damage - 02/12/12 11:19 AM
How do you know if your Baton Rouge Louisiana roof has hail damage? Typically hail needs to be around 1 1/4 inches in diameter or about the size of a half dollar to cause any real damage to heavy composite shingles or a wood shake shingle. 
 
Many things can cause damage to shingles other than hail, tree limbs can cause roof damage in a couple ways, overhanging tree limbs will make your roof have more algae build up. Homes with tree limbs touching the roof can be damaged by the rubbing of the tree limbs as well as the extra … (1 comments)

baton rouge: Leaky Roof Repair and Replacement-Baton Rouge Louisiana Roofing Contractors - 02/04/12 01:57 PM
If you have an insurance claim for hail and wind damage to your Baton Rouge Louisiana home pending or if you are thinking of making a claim in the future the steps you need to fallow need to be precise. Don’t let your insurance company deny your insurance claim because you are unaware of the insurance claims process.
 
If your home has a leaky roof that needs repaired or replace, think about just why your roof is leaking. What is the age of your roof, has it been hit by a tree limbs or other solid object, have you had … (2 comments)

baton rouge: Baton Rouge Louisiana Roofing Contractor-Hail Damage Roof Repair - 01/25/12 02:56 PM
You pay your insurance company your hard earned money to protect what is most likely your most expensive asset, your Baton Rouge Louisiana home, from major damage like hail and wind storms. If you have your Louisiana home insured don’t be afraid to make a claim. The homeowners act of God law protects you from being singled out by your insurance company for a rate increase or cancelation. The one thing you do want to be sure of when you make your insurance claim, be sure to have a professional roofing company represent you with your insurance company.
One of the … (1 comments)

baton rouge: COMMON BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA ROOFING PROBLEMS - 01/22/12 01:49 PM
Some of the roofing problems shown here are due simply to the fact that as roofs in Baton Rouge age, materials and other items such as vents, pipes, flashing deteriorate due to weather, tree or wind and hail damage. However, many of these roofing problems are due to poor or incorrect installation of materials. When you choose Roof Crafters as your Baton Rouge roofing contractor you can rest assure that the installation of all materials will be correct and according to the manufacturers’ specifications by the roof repair contractors of Roof Crafters.

A very common problem I have been seeing … (0 comments)

baton rouge: Be Able To Talk The Talk With Your Louisiana Roofing Contractor - 01/15/12 08:12 AM
Almost every homeowner has had to meet and talk with a roofing contractor at some point during their home ownership or will at some point in the future. Be repaired  to meet your Louisiana roofing contractor and have a good knowledge of what he is talking about by learning the common terms and pieces of your homes roofing system.
 
Cricket: A wood-framed structure that diverts water away from chimneys, walls or other vertical roof projections and penetrations; also called a saddle.
 
Deck: The substrate over supportive framing to which roofing material is applied; also called decking or sheathing.
 
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