Benefits of Using the Equipter for Residential Roofing

Oct 16 2020

Roofing is a labor intensive and hazardous occupation. From falling debris to hauling bundles of shingles up a ladder, any roofer can attest to the difficulty of the job. Luckily, there are tools such as the Equipter RB4000 that simplify the process and ensure a clean worksite for our customers. At Restoration Roofing we are fortunate to have two Equipters that allow our crews to work more efficiently and safely. Since a lot of customers may not be familiar with the Equipter, we wanted to share all of the benefits that come with us having one on our worksites. When…

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5 Benefits of Adding Solar Powered Skylights to Your Home

Oct 09 2020

Adding skylights to your home is an exciting upgrade for any homeowner, but just like getting a new roof or gutters, there are considerations to make sure it is the right investment for you. First and foremost is deciding which style of skylights is best for you. At Midsouth Skylights (Restoration Roofing’s sister company) we offer four different styles: Solar Powered, Electric, Manual and Fixed skylights. Out of all our skylight options, the Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylights come with the most benefits to your home and are well worth the investment. To help you make an informed decision, we…

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Restoration Roofing Selected as Wise Choice

Oct 02 2020

Restoration Roofing is thrilled to share that they have been selected as Andy Wise’s Wise Choice for roofing company in Memphis, Tennessee. Local celebrity, Andy Wise, is known for his years as an investigative consumer reporter and has continued his legacy of being a trusted advisor for consumers through his business, Wise Choices. Wise Choices offers a list of local businesses that Andy has researched and vetted before giving them his seal of approval to be considered as Wise Choice. Each business category only has one business selected and Restoration Roofing holds the roofing category. During the selection process in…

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How to Nail Roofing Shingles

Sep 04 2020

Proper Use of the Nail Zone to Install Atlas Shingles Your home is protected from the elements by your roof’s shingles, but they only work when they are installed properly. Roofing shingles have specific guidelines on how they should be attached to your roof and correct installation is essential for shingle performance. No matter which shingle manufacturer your roofing contractor chooses, one key factor is that they all have a nail zone. The nail zone is probably the most important component of any shingle and is designed for one sole purpose. This is the strip where nails must be installed…

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7 Tips to Prepare Your Home for a New Roof

Jul 29 2020

Having a new roof placed on your home is an exciting undertaking but most homeowners do not know what to expect or how to prepare their home for a new roof. Before each new roof, we have our Project Managers contact the customer to share what they need to do to prepare their home. But we thought it would be helpful to create an in-depth post for any homeowner getting a new roof installed. We believe that it is always a good idea to have the contractor and homeowner on the same page of what to expect to ensure the…

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Pros and Cons of a Roof Overlay

Jul 23 2020

We get asked all the time “Can you add new shingles on top of old ones?” Our answer, “Yes.” Follow up Question: “Should I put another layer of shingles over my existing shingles?” Our answer, “No.” To help explain our stance, we broke down the pros and cons of doing a roof overlay and why we do not recommend doing another layer of shingles over your roof. What is a Roof Overlay? A roof overlay is the process of adding a layer of shingles and waterproofing over a preexisting roof. It is most commonly used as a way to extend…

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