Roofing
Re-roof from a drones eye view
This is a complete re-roof of a house in Carrollton. The process involves the removal of the old roof down to the wood deck. Deck repairs are made as required. New felt is installed over the entire roof area. New 40 year architectural shingles are installed. We used CertainTeed Landmark shingles in a Weathered Wood…
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Check Total Home Maintenance is a locally owned service company in Carrollton Georgia. Mark Braden is the owner and has been serving the West Georgia area for for over 30 years. We try to stay away from the word handyman because we have raised the bar on service and quality to a standard that is…
Read MoreShingle roof
Shingles are one of the best types of roofing for a home. Architectural shingles are well made and hold up well to the elements. We always remove the old roof so that we can inspect the deck(See Roof Deck). There are many choices in color available. The ones in the pictures here are a blend…
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Shingle roofs are generally installed over plywood decking. Most residential roof decks are 1/2″ plywood or Oriented Strand Board(OSB). Both types are acceptable for standard roofing applications in a non-coastal area. The picture here shows an OSB deck where the old shingles have been removed. When re-roofing a house it is important to make sure…
Read MoreDamaged roof
Architectural shingles are a great choice for your home. They offer good protection from the elements and last longer than the old 3-tab shingles. Unfortunately they are not always installed correctly. The shingles in this picture were not nailed in the right place. This is worse on steep slopes. What happens when the shingles are…
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