No shingles needed for these roofs!!
But imagine the daily upkeep with this kind of roof in Middle Tennessee, especially as we look forward to week in 100 degree heat and no rain in sight! Hope you all find a way to stay cool this week!
Monday, June 25, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
THANK YOU!!!
Since it is friday, I thought I would take a break from roofing news and post something a little different. As an avid fan of TEDTalks, I came across this inspiring video and wanted to use it as a way to thank all of the great Homeowners we have worked with.
We here at Tennessee Shingle are grateful for your business and wish you peace and gratitude!
We hope you all have the opportunity to take time to appreciate and enjoy the days we have been given.
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Thursday, June 21, 2012
As we are in the midst of STORM SEASON, you may be wondering what kind of protection the GAF shingles offer...
The GAF Sovereign is a 3-Tab shingle designed to withstand winds up to 60 mph. GAF provides a 25 year limited lifetime warranty for this particular shingle. The warranty is non-prorated, for installation labor and materials, for the first five years. After the first five years, the roof value is prorated. Tennessee Shingle always provides a 5 year "No Leak" workmanship warranty on the roof which means if there is any leaking due to workmanship within the first five years, we will take care of it.
The GAF Timberline is an Architectural shingle that is designed to hold up to 110 mph. GAF provides a 50 year or Lifetime limited warranty on this particular shingle. The warranty is non-prorated, for installation labor and materials, for the first fifteen years. After the first fifteen years, the roof value is prorated. The 50 year or Lifetime manufacturer's warranty means it is good for as long as the original owner owns the property where the shingles have been installed. The warranty may be transferred once and the second owner must notify GAF in writing within the first 60 days after the property transfer. Tennessee Shingle always provides a 5 year "No Leak" workmanship warranty on the roof which means if there is any leaking due to workmanship within the first five years, we will take care of it.
The GAF Sovereign is a 3-Tab shingle designed to withstand winds up to 60 mph. GAF provides a 25 year limited lifetime warranty for this particular shingle. The warranty is non-prorated, for installation labor and materials, for the first five years. After the first five years, the roof value is prorated. Tennessee Shingle always provides a 5 year "No Leak" workmanship warranty on the roof which means if there is any leaking due to workmanship within the first five years, we will take care of it.
The GAF Timberline is an Architectural shingle that is designed to hold up to 110 mph. GAF provides a 50 year or Lifetime limited warranty on this particular shingle. The warranty is non-prorated, for installation labor and materials, for the first fifteen years. After the first fifteen years, the roof value is prorated. The 50 year or Lifetime manufacturer's warranty means it is good for as long as the original owner owns the property where the shingles have been installed. The warranty may be transferred once and the second owner must notify GAF in writing within the first 60 days after the property transfer. Tennessee Shingle always provides a 5 year "No Leak" workmanship warranty on the roof which means if there is any leaking due to workmanship within the first five years, we will take care of it.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Check out Tennessee Shingle!!
Tennessee Shingle is a family-owned and operated, Nashville-based roofing company that specializes in total roof restorations due to storm damage. Your homeowner's insurance may pay to replace your roof, and we can help. We take all of the necessary steps to schedule a meeting with your insurance company adjuster. This ensures that you not only have the best chance of getting your roof replaced, but also that you will have a fair and thorough assessment of all the damages. We also employ a staff of insurance experts that deal directly with your insurance company to secure the payment for your new roof. By working with the insurance company, we also eliminate the need for homeowners to spend valuable time getting several estimates from multiple contractors. We work directly from what the insurance paperwork.
We do it all...from "inspection to installation." We make it easy. Call us for a FREE inspection today to see if your roof will qualify!
Monday, June 18, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012
How often do you get to see a baby GIRAFFE in person??
Did you hear Nashville welcome a new citizen yesterday? Margarita, a mother giraffe at the Nashville Zoo, gave birth to Masai yesterday. Both are reported to be doing well, but are off exhibit at this time. Hopefully, we can visit the two soon!! Until then, check out the precious pic of mother and baby.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Hail storm video!
Check out this HAIL storm from April 12, 2012 in Texas! As you can hear in the video, this is NOT snow, it is hail. Good thing we don't see this in Tennessee!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Are you staying cool this summer??
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer and staying cool!!
Not only do I keep Tennessee Shingle followers abreast of the latest roofing news, but I also have a keen interest in nutrition and how the body works. So, today, I thought I would be share a little about what I have learned about nutrition.
We all love summer, except when it gets SO hot you almost can't breathe. Why is it is so difficult for us to handle the heat? There are a multitude of reasons BUT there is something we can do to help.
Raw fruits and vegetables are recognized as "cooling" foods. These are light on calories, meaning they add less "energy" for our bodies to have to work to burn off, and they are full of water to keep us hydrated. The more we nosh on these, the more we can help our bodies deal with the heat.
Heavy, calorie dense foods, such as burgers, pizza, and ice cream, give us more "energy" that we have to burn to maintain balance. The extra energy we have to put into burning off these calories, the more heat we feel in our body.
Ideal fresh foods to eat in the heat of the summer are:
Not only do I keep Tennessee Shingle followers abreast of the latest roofing news, but I also have a keen interest in nutrition and how the body works. So, today, I thought I would be share a little about what I have learned about nutrition.
We all love summer, except when it gets SO hot you almost can't breathe. Why is it is so difficult for us to handle the heat? There are a multitude of reasons BUT there is something we can do to help.
Raw fruits and vegetables are recognized as "cooling" foods. These are light on calories, meaning they add less "energy" for our bodies to have to work to burn off, and they are full of water to keep us hydrated. The more we nosh on these, the more we can help our bodies deal with the heat.
Heavy, calorie dense foods, such as burgers, pizza, and ice cream, give us more "energy" that we have to burn to maintain balance. The extra energy we have to put into burning off these calories, the more heat we feel in our body.
Ideal fresh foods to eat in the heat of the summer are:
- citrus fruits
- cucumbers
- tomatoes
- peppers
- pineapple
- spinach
- berries
- grapes
- watermelon
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Do you have the "Homeliest Home" in the United States??
Enter the GAF Homeliest Home Contest to win a full exterior makeover featuring a GAF Lifetime Roof and windows, patio doors, siding, stone veneer and designer accents from The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem.
Time is running out! There will be three winners selected!!
GAF, North America's largest roofing manufacturer, is holding the GAF Homeliest Home Contest, together with leading exterior building products manufacturer Ply Gem, starting on June 4, 2012. The contest is for all homeowners whose homes need repairs. Please submit photos and a story describing your situation and why your house is the "Homeliest Home" at www.gaf.com by June 18, 2012.
A total of three winners will be selected from the categories of (a) if you or someone living with you suffers from an illness, (b) if you are or were recently in the military, or (c) if you suffered a weather related event. "We are really pleased to offer this contest for military members, those whose homes have been affected by a natural weather disaster and those that are suffering from an illness. We know that many families are doing what they can day-to-day under very difficult circumstances and we wanted to offer this exterior makeover as help from our GAF team," said Alyssa Hall, Marketing Communications Manager at GAF. "We are proud to be contributing an American made Lifetime Roofing System together with The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem to help homeowners who need it."
Winners will receive a full exterior home makeover including a GAF Lifetime Roofing System and The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem with windows, patio doors, siding, stone veneer and designer accents. In addition to receiving product, winners will also have the opportunity to help design their new exterior by selecting color schemes and materials on The Designed Exterior Studio visualizer at www.plygem.com. The total product prize package for each home is valued at up to $60,000 and winners will appear on Fox & Friends. All Rules and Restrictions can be found at the contest site, www.gaf.com.
"Ply Gem is honored to take part in giving three deserving homeowners beautifully updated home exteriors," said John Stephenson, vice president, corporate marketing of leading building products manufacturer, Ply Gem. "Application of The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem, combined with roofing from GAF, will completely transform the look, energy efficiency and maintenance level of the winning homes. We look forward to seeing the transformations and to giving virtually worry-free home exteriors to the three families."
Contest Rules
No purchase necessary to enter or win. US residents only. Promotion runs June 4-18, 2012. See official rules at www.GAF.com. See official rules for eligibility requirements concerning entries, winner obligations, and home specification requirements. Sponsor is GAF, 1361 Alps Road, Wayne, NJ 07470.
Enter the GAF Homeliest Home Contest to win a full exterior makeover featuring a GAF Lifetime Roof and windows, patio doors, siding, stone veneer and designer accents from The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem.
Time is running out! There will be three winners selected!!
GAF, North America's largest roofing manufacturer, is holding the GAF Homeliest Home Contest, together with leading exterior building products manufacturer Ply Gem, starting on June 4, 2012. The contest is for all homeowners whose homes need repairs. Please submit photos and a story describing your situation and why your house is the "Homeliest Home" at www.gaf.com by June 18, 2012.
A total of three winners will be selected from the categories of (a) if you or someone living with you suffers from an illness, (b) if you are or were recently in the military, or (c) if you suffered a weather related event. "We are really pleased to offer this contest for military members, those whose homes have been affected by a natural weather disaster and those that are suffering from an illness. We know that many families are doing what they can day-to-day under very difficult circumstances and we wanted to offer this exterior makeover as help from our GAF team," said Alyssa Hall, Marketing Communications Manager at GAF. "We are proud to be contributing an American made Lifetime Roofing System together with The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem to help homeowners who need it."
Winners will receive a full exterior home makeover including a GAF Lifetime Roofing System and The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem with windows, patio doors, siding, stone veneer and designer accents. In addition to receiving product, winners will also have the opportunity to help design their new exterior by selecting color schemes and materials on The Designed Exterior Studio visualizer at www.plygem.com. The total product prize package for each home is valued at up to $60,000 and winners will appear on Fox & Friends. All Rules and Restrictions can be found at the contest site, www.gaf.com.
"Ply Gem is honored to take part in giving three deserving homeowners beautifully updated home exteriors," said John Stephenson, vice president, corporate marketing of leading building products manufacturer, Ply Gem. "Application of The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem, combined with roofing from GAF, will completely transform the look, energy efficiency and maintenance level of the winning homes. We look forward to seeing the transformations and to giving virtually worry-free home exteriors to the three families."
Contest Rules
No purchase necessary to enter or win. US residents only. Promotion runs June 4-18, 2012. See official rules at www.GAF.com. See official rules for eligibility requirements concerning entries, winner obligations, and home specification requirements. Sponsor is GAF, 1361 Alps Road, Wayne, NJ 07470.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
More about proper attic/roof ventilation...
Poor attic ventilation can ruin your insulation, destroy your shingles, and raise your energy bills!
Typical household activities can wreak havoc on a roof and attic if proper roof ventilation is not provided:
More specifically, in the winter, various household appliances, bathtubs, showers, and cooking vapors can contribute to excess moisture build-up. Improperly ventilated attics will allow this moisture to collect and cling to the underside of the roof. The moisture will condense and fall, soaking the attic insulation and reducing its efficiency. In the summer, improper ventilation can cause attic heat to build in excess of 160F. This super-heated air eventually penetrates the ceiling insulation into the living area below. A properly ventilated attic can help reduce the load on your air conditioner by moving the super-heated air out of your attic before it builds up and causes damage. Ultimately, proper ventilation - along with attic insulation - helps maintain a comfortable temperature inside a home, increase energy efficiency, prevent moisture damage and contribute to the longevity of a roof.
In summary...
Proper ventilation ensures a healthier, more durable roof!! So when you get that new roof installed, check out your ventilation to protect it.
Poor attic ventilation can ruin your insulation, destroy your shingles, and raise your energy bills!
Typical household activities can wreak havoc on a roof and attic if proper roof ventilation is not provided:
- In the summer, heat build-up encourages the premature aging and cracking of wood and other roofing materials. Unwanted heat can also transfer back down into living areas - which reduces energy efficiency.
- In cold weather, warm air generated by laundry, showers, dish washing and cooking can linger in the house and cause moisture build up.
More specifically, in the winter, various household appliances, bathtubs, showers, and cooking vapors can contribute to excess moisture build-up. Improperly ventilated attics will allow this moisture to collect and cling to the underside of the roof. The moisture will condense and fall, soaking the attic insulation and reducing its efficiency. In the summer, improper ventilation can cause attic heat to build in excess of 160F. This super-heated air eventually penetrates the ceiling insulation into the living area below. A properly ventilated attic can help reduce the load on your air conditioner by moving the super-heated air out of your attic before it builds up and causes damage. Ultimately, proper ventilation - along with attic insulation - helps maintain a comfortable temperature inside a home, increase energy efficiency, prevent moisture damage and contribute to the longevity of a roof.
The only way to combat these problems is with a balanced ventilation system. That means it's important to have proper ventilation, plus the appropriate amount of attic insulation to maximize performance. In a balanced system, wind blowing over the ridge creates negative pressure that draws the warmer are out of the attic. Replacement air then enters through the under-eave or soffit vents, bathes the underside of the roof, and exits at the ridge cap (ridge vent), roof or gable vents. Even without the wind, the natural convection action of rising warm air maintains a continuous air flow along the underside of the roof.
In summary...
Proper ventilation ensures a healthier, more durable roof!! So when you get that new roof installed, check out your ventilation to protect it.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Tennessee Shingle uses GAF Starter Strip Shingles on all their jobs.
Starter shingles are pre-cut shingles designed specifically for the roof edge. They incorporate a factory-applied adhesive strip to help prevent blow-offs.
Looks Better…
Straighter roof edges and no messy black cement dripping onto your new white edge metal
Best Performance…
Factory-applied Dura Grip™ Adhesive helps to lock down the roof edges at the eaves and rakes
Peace Of Mind...
GAF tests show that using starter strips at the eaves and rakes helps to prevent blow-offs and potential leaks
Superior Warranties…
GAF offers increased wind coverage on many shingles when you use starter strips. They are also covered by up to a Lifetime ltd. warranty when installed on Lifetime Shingle roofs.
Starter shingles are pre-cut shingles designed specifically for the roof edge. They incorporate a factory-applied adhesive strip to help prevent blow-offs.
Straighter roof edges and no messy black cement dripping onto your new white edge metal
Factory-applied Dura Grip™ Adhesive helps to lock down the roof edges at the eaves and rakes
GAF tests show that using starter strips at the eaves and rakes helps to prevent blow-offs and potential leaks
GAF offers increased wind coverage on many shingles when you use starter strips. They are also covered by up to a Lifetime ltd. warranty when installed on Lifetime Shingle roofs.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Tennessee Shingle always installs the GAF Cobra Ridge Vent system with every new roof.*
The ridge vent system has been found to be a highly effective method to reduce heat build up from your roof. Check out the details and benefits below.
Cobra® Rigid Vent 3™ exhaust vent is a key part of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System, and has even earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal.
Watertight…
Passes the 110 mph wind-driven rain test
Effective…
Provides 18 sq. inches per linear foot of net free ventilating area
No Gaps…
Edge overhang allows smooth, continuous coverage between sections
*The Ridge vent system is not applicable to some roof conditions.
The ridge vent system has been found to be a highly effective method to reduce heat build up from your roof. Check out the details and benefits below.
Cobra® Rigid Vent 3™ exhaust vent is a key part of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System, and has even earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal.
Vents Your Attic…
Allows heat and condensation to escape at the most effective location — the ridgeLooks Terrific…
Shingle-over design blends into your ridge lineInsect Guard…
Specially designed louver spacing helps keep insects outEnergy Efficient…
May even reduce your utility bills!Durable…
Designed with high-impact polymersPeace Of Mind…
Up to a Lifetime ltd. warranty when installed on Lifetime Shingle roofs.3" Ring Shank Nails Included…
Ensures proper fastening on every installationEasy Sizing…
EasyTear™ feature allows you to hand-tear product in 3" increments — no knives necessary and less waste!Fits Better…
Extra-flexible hinge design allows installation on 3:12 to 16:12 sloped roofsNo End Caps Needed!
Crush Resistant…
Internal structural support for added durabilityEdge overhang allows smooth, continuous coverage between sections
*The Ridge vent system is not applicable to some roof conditions.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
If you're one of those homeowners who's been moaning about how hard it's been trying to sell your house, your bargaining power -- you remember that concept, right? -- hasn't been completely devastated just because a flood of new foreclosures is expect to hit the market as a result of the recent $25 billion "robo-signing" mortgage settlement.
In fact, while studies have shown your own property value could take up to another 4 percent hit if your within a quarter mile of a foreclosure ultimately snapped up at auction or taken back by the lender, the thing to remember is this: Most buyers today are only interested in homes that are "move-in-ready," so if yours isn't...well, there's your problem.
"Buyers generally look at 'as-is' properties that need work, and say 'I'll pass,'" says Patsy O'Neill, a sales associate with Sotheby's in Montclair, N.J. "That's why I tell clients it's worth making certain strategic fixes if they're looking for quicker and more profitable sales." So, which "fixes" are worth it, and which aren't? Read on:
Worth It: Addressing major maintenance and safety issues. Would you buy a house with faulty electrical wiring? Enough said.
Not Worth It: Major bath renovations. "Whatever you do might not suit the buyer," says O'Neill, "and meanwhile, you'd have spent as much as tens of thousands of dollars." Meaning, stick to things like repairing cracked shower doors, and save your visions of a modern-spa for your own new abode.
Worth It: Ripping up old carpeting. Whether you replace it with new carpets or refinish the underlying wood floor is less important than getting rid of an eyesore.
Not Worth It: Major kitchen renovations. Same "taste" issue as above.
Worth It: Anything that enhances "curb appeal." If the first thing prospective buyers notice even before exiting their cars is that your roof looks like it's been whipped by a tornado, say, chances are you've already lost the sale. "It's a huge turn-off," says O'Neill, "and makes buyers predisposed to find even more things they don't like." So, if your roof needs replacing, check out the Timberline Shingles from GAF (the largest roofing manufacturer in North America), which have the look of luxury shingles but at very affordable prices (www.gaf.com). If you think your roof needs replacing, call Tennessee Shingle today to get an inspection from one of our representatives. 615.815.1436
Not Worth It: Anything that screams clutter. The less of "you" there is, the more likely prospective buyers are to imagine themselves happily living there.
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