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If you’re shopping for a new roof, you know there are nearly endless options. Plus, there are so many factors to consider: budget, style, durability, and more. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, let this quick guide help you find out what type of roof is best for your home.

Asphalt Shingles

The most popular and budget-friendly roofing materials are asphalt shingles. Available in a wide variety of colors, styles, and price points, there’s an option for everyone. If you want a traditional home that looks great but isn’t too flashy, shingles are perfect. From economical three tab shingles to designer shingles in multiple colors, there are options for various needs.

Cedar Shakes

While there are asphalt shingles designed to resemble cedar shakes, nothing beats the original. Though they do require more maintenance than a shingle roof, they are more energy efficient and eco friendly. If you are able to keep up with proper maintenance, a cedar shake roof will keep your home in classic style for decades to come.

Metal

Metal is a premium roofing material and is known for its extreme durability. Standing up against high winds, hail, fire, water, and sun, metal roofs can last 50+ years. They require little maintenance and offer some great energy efficiency benefits.

Slate

Slate is another premium roofing material, beautiful and long lasting. If you like the look of slate, it can be a great investment in your home. Slate roofs are designed to last 100+ years! However, a professional roofer will have to make sure your home can support the weight of a slate roof as the tile are very heavy.

Tile

Similar to slate, tile roofs are heavy and more costly than other materials. However, they provide unparalleled style and long-lasting elegance. Available in clay, cement, and other materials, tiles add instant curb appeal and require little maintenance.

Still not sure what type of roof is best for your home? Call the expert roofers at Burell Built Exteriors at 865-238-2628 to learn more about new roof installation in Knoxville, TN or Chattanooga, TN.

Having a dependable roof is vital to keeping your home protected, especially during the cold winter months. If you start seeing these signs of age on your roof, it may be time for a replacement.

How old is your roof? An asphalt shingle roof will typically last between 20 – 25 years until it starts to degrade and needs a replacement.

What condition are the shingles in? Walking around the perimeter of your home, you can tell straight away if the shingles are worn out if they are torn, dented, or patches are missing all together.

What does the roof structure look like? If you can climb onto the roof, you can tell if the roof structure has aged if it has a spongy or bouncy feel as you walk on it. If you’d rather skip climbing up a ladder, you can check the structure of the roof by looking at it from inside the attic. If you find patches of light showing through or the insulation has moisture in it, then the roof needs to be repaired or replaced.

Having a roof specialist do a full inspection of your roof will ensure damage or wear and tear does unnoticed. They’ll also be able to recommend whether you need to make some repairs or replace the roof entirely.

Contact Burell Built for quality roof replacements and repairs in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding area. Talk to their team of roofing professionals today by calling 865-238-2628.

 

 

Now that fall is here, you know that winter is on its way, with ice, snow and, cold temps in tow. Now is prime time to start prepping your roof for the winter. Here are a few tips:

• Inspect and repair: Be sure to have one of our professionals to perform a full and thorough inspection on your roofing system. This will be an opportunity to address any types of problems and rectify them before they become too substantial.
• Clean your gutters and downspouts: This is not a job that anyone likes to have to do, but clean gutters are an integral part to any healthy roofing system. Your gutters allow for excess water from melting snow or rainfall to properly drain away from your roof and the property itself. Once your leaves have finished falling from surrounding trees, be sure to have all debris cleared from your gutters to prevent any type of expensive damage to your roof and siding.
• Insulate your attic: Without adequate insulation and ventilation, heat can escape through your roof. That heat loss can potentially melt the snow and cause the formation of icicles and ice dams along your roof. This also helps to save money on your heating bill by keeping your home warmer.
• Trim low hanging branches: If you notice that you have branches hanging over your roof, you should have them trrimmeed immedialy. As snow and ice begins to for, the extra weight begins to weigh them down and can possbily cause them to break, which can end in a disaster.

So save yourself the headache of potential damage and call Burell Built Roofing if you’re needing help with prepping your roof for the winter in Knoxville, Tn. Pick up the phone and dial 865-238-2628.

 

The weather this year has been something else! With unexpected levels of rain, hail, and severe storms, many areas of the country have been hit hard. As we enter the balmy months of summer in Tennessee, we can hope to avoid more storms and just try to keep cool despite the humidity. (We raise our glasses of iced tea to you, neighbors!)

The unfortunate reality of emergency situations, whether it be an unforeseen hail storm or a devastating fire, is that there is little we can do in the way of preventing disaster. Sure, we can insure our property and keep our homes maintained to give ourselves the best chances possible. But when the worst occurs, our best course of action is to quickly respond and try to just take it one moment at a time. 

Sadly, emergency conditions seem to attract the worst in some people. It never fails that when a major storm has trekked through an area, in its wake a barrage of opportunists follow. These so-called “professionals” go door-to-door, praying on unsuspecting, desperate homeowners who have scarcely had the chance to wrap their heads around whatever damage they’ve sustained. Typically, these folks arrive from out of town, and they’re far more eager to collect a “deposit” and put a sign in your yard than they are to listen to you, the homeowner.

Neighbors, please don’t let yourselves or your loved ones get taken advantage of. Acting quickly can absolutely go a long way in mitigating further damage and protecting your family, especially if threatening conditions are still imminent. But when the worst happens, don’t count on a fly-by-night company to be there for you. Call in a team of local professionals who aren’t going anywhere.

The team at Burell Built Exteriors has been proudly serving Knoxville, TN and Chattanooga, TN since 2004, and we have no plans to leave. These are our neighborhoods too, and we understand the unique aspects of the area. We answer our phones 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and specialize in restoration services. If the idea of filing an insurance claim is confusing and overwhelming, let us help you! We provide emergency roofing services and understand well all the ins-and-outs of home claims.

Don’t hesitate to call us any time of day at 865-238-2628 if the worst occurs and you don’t know where to turn. We’re here for you!