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Are you wondering what is causing water stains on the ceilings of your home? Water stains on ceilings usually mean your roof has suffered damage during inclement weather, requiring anything from a minor repair to a complete roof replacement. Authentic Restoration offers high-quality roofing services to safeguard your home and
With the fluctuating temperatures in Birmingham, homeowners sometimes need to think about preventing and removing ice dams. While this area of Alabama does not see much snow, ice storms do occur almost every winter. Unfortunately, chilly weather also brings the possibility of ice dams that can damage your roof, your
Many commercial buildings use low slope roofing, which has led to the misconception that they’re exclusively for commercial or industrial use. However, many modern homes have low-sloped roofing, and even if your home has a high slope, you may find that your garage or patio will have a much better
Your roof is the first line of defense against water entering your home. If any part of your roof fails, roof leaks can lead to water damage in your walls, floors, and even in your foundations, which can be incredibly costly to fix. In addition to structures like gutters, your
While your roof may seem like a simple structure at first, there’s a lot of complexity in how a roof functions. Many people don’t think about their roof vents and may not even know that they have a vent installed, but they’re essential to the correct functioning of your home.
Tile is among the most common—and oldest—types of roofing material worldwide. Clay tile dates back to around 10,000 B.C. when archeologists say the Chinese first used tile roofs. Today, many older homes have clay and concrete tile roofs, but homeowners are increasingly turning to alternatives that are more affordable and
The truss of the roof serves as its foundation, providing it both support and strength. Through the years, roofing technology has changed and today prefabricated trusses are used to provide a more robust framework. The truss is essential to the integrity of the roof and is a requirement of building
A growing number of homeowners are choosing metal shake shingle roofs—aluminum, copper, steel, or zinc, among others—in both new construction and roof replacement projects. Many homeowners favor metal shake over the more traditional asphalt shingles because metal is longer-lasting and more durable. It also adds a distinctive aesthetic to the
There are a lot of homeowners who love the look of cedar shake siding, and with good reason, but since natural cedar is expensive, many people turn to vinyl cedar shakes instead. If you’re looking for a better alternative to vinyl cedar shakes, our experts at Authentic Restoration are here
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