Roof Damaging Thunderstorms are all too common here in Georgia. Hail is produced when thunderstorms occur in tandem with strong updrafts, forcing layered ice particles to fall to the ground. Mostly, though, they happen when it’s inconvenient. If you’ve never experienced property

So, you’re getting into the landlord business? That’s great! If you’re planning to rent out a single family home, you’ve probably got a long list of “to dos” to take care of before printing out those leasing applications. Having your roof professionally inspected should be one of them. The

Flashing is the unsung hero of your roofing system. It keeps out bugs, water, and air of all temperatures at your roof’s weakest spots. Not a lot of people fully understand how important their flashing really is! Here at Accent Roofing, a significant number of roof repairs we perform

No one’s denying it’s hot here in Georgia. By the time summer rolls around, you can expect the humidity levels to hover somewhere between 99% and “hope you brought another shirt!” That humidity is hard on your hair, yes, but what about your roof? What does the relentless

Since 1950, there have been more than 1,700 confirmed tornadoes here in Georgia. When the weather heats up, tornadoes become more and more likely – and they’re a huge risk to both people and structures. What can you do to ensure your roof makes it through tornado season,

There are a lot of reasons to repair your roof. Maybe it’s got a small leak, maybe it’s missing a few shingles, or maybe there’s just some light cracking and warping happening in your underlayer. But how do you know when your roof should be replaced instead of repaired? Of

Roofing problems don’t always come on gradually. Many roofing issues are emergencies, requiring professional assistance right away. Here at Accent Roofing, we know a thing or two about emergency roof repair in Atlanta and beyond…we’ve been helping homeowners recover from

Spring weather isn’t just some of the prettiest here in Georgia, it’s also some of the most volatile. It’s not unheard of for one week in April to be sunny, hot, and dry, only to be followed the next week by a freak ice storm! So, what do spring’s storms mean for your roof? If […]

Spring is a great time of year to start thinking about home maintenance. We’ve all battened down the hatches for winter, but now that the weather’s warming up and the snow and ice is (hopefully) behind us, now’s the time to prepare for the hottest months of the year. They can

Home inspections are stressful. A good one can give prospective homebuyers the peace of mind they need to sign on the dotted line. A bad one can sink a home sale in seconds flat. Roofing issues are some of the most commonly reported by home inspectors, especially in a

Ever heard of “winter whiplash?” If last month’s extreme (and we do mean extreme) low temperatures in the upper half of the country didn’t initiate you, let us! Winter whiplash is a term meteorologists use to describe particularly dramatic shifts in temperature. Some parts of

Your roof is one of the most important – and most expensive! – components of your home. It’s totally understandable that homeowners would be interested in extending the lifespan of their roof as long as possible. Replacing a roof is always a big investment. So, how often