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Keep your home’s roof from appearing old and dirty. Knowing how to properly clean a shingle roof helps maintain its curb appeal, allowing you to spot damage and defects before causing costly leaks. New Image Roofing Atlanta assembled the following step-by-step guide, demonstrating how to clean a shingle roof, what not to do, and when to call a professional roofer. Cleaning a Shingle Roof – “Dos” Before starting the cleaning process, conduct a thorough roof inspection. Look for damaged or missing shingles, areas with excessive moss or algae growth, and any signs of wear and tear (granule loss or Hail Damage ). Addressing these issues beforehand is crucial to prevent further damage during cleaning. Verify Proper Drainage – Your roof’s ability to efficiently shed water is crucial to prevent dirt, mold, and mildew buildup. Make sure valleys, gutters, and downspouts are debris-free and allow water to quickly and naturally drain from your roofing system. Use the Right Cleaning Solu...

Prevent sweltering summer heat from damaging your low-slope (flat) roofing system. Understanding how summer heat adversely affects low-slope roofing will help you take steps to prevent cracking, peeling, leaks, and structural water damage. New Image Roofing Atlanta gathered information about how extreme summer temperatures can damage your low-slope roofing system and what you can do to protect and preserve it. Low-Slope Roofing System Vulnerabilities in Hot Summers Low-slope roofing systems ( TPO , EPDM , PVC , BUR , Duro Last ) are inherently more vulnerable to issues during hot summers. The intense heat, prolonged exposure to UV radiation, and thermal expansion and contraction can contribute to multiple challenges, including the following: 1. Thermal Expansion and Contraction – High temperatures can cause roofing materials to expand, and during the cooler evenings, they contract. This constant thermal cycling can lead to stress on the roofing materials, potentially resulting ...

Avoid significant roof damage and leaks from severe hailstorms. Knowing how to identify hail damage to your roofing system will help you get the insurance company and the roofer started on repairs before minor leaks can become severe water damage. New Image Roofing Atlanta gathered information about hailstorms, detecting damages they can cause, and how to get your roof repaired or replaced when damages are sufficient for an insurance claim. When is Hail Season? When a thunderstorm reaches “severe” limits, it has intensified to the point that it will produce high wind gusts – 58 mph or more – and/or hail 1 inch in diameter or larger. Georgia’s peak severe thunderstorm or hailstorm season is March, April, and May. Note: Autumn brings a secondary, smaller peak in hailstorms in early fall as air – higher in the atmosphere – cools down, while heat and moisture at the surface are still relatively high. Consider the following information about hail: What is Hail – Hail is solid ice ...