roof: Importance of Repairing A Roof Leak - 10/02/16 03:36 AM
If you live in Hammond, Covington, Slidell or other areas near Baton Rouge, our staff at Roof Crafters is ready and able to take care of all your roofing needs. You may feel that a problem such as a leaky roof is not an emergency and can be put off until your budget is healthier. But, in reality, if you don't take care of this problem in a timely manner, the leak may cost you much more time and money in the future. 
Problems Caused by a Leaky Roof
The roof of a home or other type of building protects the contents beneath … (2 comments)

roof: 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)

roof: 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)

roof: Looking Up Website Source Code On Safari - 01/13/13 10:18 AM
If anyone is having trouble viewing the source code to websites after your update to Mountain Lion it is not that you have lost your mind. Apple for some reason has chosen to hide the tool to view the source code to a website in the new OS system Moutain Lion. I can not get a good anwser from anyone at Apple why but I will outline how to change your settings so you can do this and use many other tools that are now hidden. 
First open Safari and click on Safari in the tool bar, go to prefrences and … (2 comments)

roof: Houses For Sale In Mississippi, Seminary, Covington County - 01/01/13 12:42 AM
House for sale in Mississippi. This is a 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home located on 1 acre in Seminary MS. The home was completely remodeled in 2010 from the ground up. The home has all new sheetrock, crown and base molding, fixtures, laminate flooring, granite countertops, stainless appliances, etc. There is a large back deck as well as a newly built 20'x25' metal shop. The home is in great condition and located in the excellent seminary school district. Just 20 minutes from Hattiesburg.

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roof: 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)

roof: 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)

roof: 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)

roof: 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)

roof: 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)

roof: 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)

roof: 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)

roof: 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)

roof: Home Maintenance Tips-What Shape Is Your Louisiana House In - 01/14/12 02:30 AM
A very overlooked and under appreciated part of your home is your hot water heater. This can cost extra money on your utility bill and end up costing a huge repair bill if not properly maintained. Imagine your hot water heater in your attic which many are and it starts leaking while your not home or either you don’t have an overflow tank or it even overflows. Making sure the drain is clear can save your ceiling and carpet from a costly repair. A heat blanket can also help save on your utility bill by simply wrapping your tank with a … (0 comments)