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Should I Get a Roof Inspection Before Buying My House?

Buying a home is a major financial investment for most people.  In an active real estate market, homebuyers may be tempted to remove conditions from their offer to purchase, such as omitting a roof inspection, to help their bid win the house. Hiring a roofing professional to inspect

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Roofing Insurance Claims Explained

Has a significant storm or weather event  recently damaged your roof?  For homeowners, the aftermath of a big storm may be a difficult time. You may wish to begin the process of filing a home insurance claim after establishing that your property is safe for you, your family,

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Roof Maintenance for Homeowners

Caring for your roof as a homeowner might seem like a daunting task, but with the right attitude and a little bit of know-how, you can ensure that your roof stands the test of time. Timely inspections and roof maintenance will help you avoid costly repairs

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Why Are Roof Vents Important?

Your roofing system needs balanced attic ventilation in order to work at peak efficiency. While replacing your roof, your contractor should provide you with a variety of ventilation options to choose from, ensuring that you have a well-balanced system of intake and exhaust vents. Understanding the

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Synthetic Roofing Underlayment vs. Felt Roofing Underlayment: What’s the Difference?

Most people think of shingles and gutters when they think of roofing. Many are unaware that there is another layer of protection just between the shingle layer and your roof deck that plays a key part in preventing moisture damage to your property. It’s called roofing

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Roof Maintenance Tips to Prepare for Springtime

Cleaning and yardwork are frequently at the top of your to-do list in the spring. Your roof is one of the most crucial locations for outside upkeep in your home, but it’s also one of the most overlooked. Your roof may sustain minor to significant damage

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Wintertime Roofing Repair, Should I Wait?

The last thing folks want to think about during the cold winter months is roof repairs, but sometimes there’s little choice. Luckily roofing during a Kentucky winter isn’t as hard as you might think it is – usually, it just takes a little extra planning and

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Winter Roofing – What to Look Out For

Fortunately, so far, snow and ice accumulation have been mild and/or not non-existent throughout most of Kentucky this year. As we all know, snowfall and ice storms are very common and unpredictable throughout the bluegrass and can happen seemingly out of nowhere. In order to protect

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Is Your Roof Ready For Winter?

Falling leaves and cooler weather bring lots of new things to add to your to-do list. With all the gift shopping, meal planning, and decorating for the holidays, who could possibly have time to do anything else? You pull out your snow boots, break out the

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Understanding The Insurance Claim Process

In the event your house is affected by severe weather such as wind, hail, or falling debris, you should have your roof inspected by a certified professional in order to assess any damages that may have occurred during the storm. Our team is here to help

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SUSTAINABILITY – Take The Pledge

WHY SHINGLE RECYCLING? The United States produces an average of 8.8 million tons of roofing construction and demolition-related waste annually from roofing manufacturers and roof demolitions.   Since asphalt shingles take a long time to fully decompose and the volume of asphalt shingle waste produced is so

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A+ Rating From the Better Business Bureau

Big League Roofers is proud to announce that we have received accreditation by the Better Business Bureau® (BBB), and after a stringent verification process have been awarded an A+ rating, the highest rating possible!  We would like to thank each and every one of our clients

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Extend the Life of Your Roof With These Maintenance Tips

The roof is arguably the most important component of your home and is certainly worth maintaining, so that it will last as long as possible. After all, your roof protects you and your family, as well as the rest of your home from the outside elements. 

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Roofing Shingles & Wind Resistance

The roof is an easy target for one of Mother Nature’s most unpredictable and powerful forces — wind. We’re all aware that sudden, strong winds can cause substantial roof damage when a severe storm moves through, but shingles can also be damaged by steady winds on

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Types of Roofing Shingles

In addition to protecting your roof’s structure and helping to keep out water, roofing shingles also add curb appeal and value to your home. The type of roofing shingles you choose can also affect your roof’s durability against wind, rain, hail, and other elements.  Let’s learn

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How To Prepare Your Roof For Solar Panel Installation

Roof-mounted solar panels are a great way to harness the energy of the sun and save on electricity bills. Your home’s roof makes the perfect location for solar panels as it typically gets a lot of sun exposure, which is good for maximizing energy production. Even

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What Are Those Dark Streaks On My Roof?

Algae Growth on Asphalt Roofing Shingles If you live in a humid area of the country, you’ve probably seen unsightly dark streaks on asphalt shingle roofs. Like many, you may have thought that was the result of dirt or mildew buildup, defective shingles, or tree droppings;

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Roof Storm Damage – What To Do?

No matter where you live in Kentucky, chances are you’ve encountered your share of rough weather over the years. From tornadoes, ice storms, hailstorms, and severe summer squalls that bring heavy wind and rain, storms can wreak havoc on roofs and the other exterior surfaces of

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What Is Roofing Underlayment and Why is it Important?

We all know how important your home’s roof and its supporting components are to the structural integrity and overall beauty of your home — a roof helps keep the elements at bay and helps to insulate your home from the cold in the winter and excessive

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Roof Replacement Cost

When trying to determine the cost of a roof replacement, there are various factors to consider that cannot be easily summed by an online roofing calculator. Investing in a new roof will help to protect your home from the elements, and can save you money on

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