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Roof Decor: Safety Tips for the Holidays
Roof Decor: Safety Tips for the Holidays

It’s that season again here in Knoxville, TN! Holiday fun means caroling, shopping and spending time with friends—but these aren’t the only events that make up the season. When you’re decorating your home, consider roof décor that enhances the holiday aesthetic of...

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Knoxville Residential Roofing Tips
Knoxville Residential Roofing Tips

The average roof is built to last between 25 and 35 years, but there are some things – like storm damage and rapid temperature changes – that can cause it to age poorly. The good news? You can extend your roof’s lifespan by using these residential roofing tips from...

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GAF Roofing Cost of a Roof Replacement
GAF Roofing Cost of a Roof Replacement

How Much Should You Pay for a Roof Replacement? Many factors go into the cost of your new roof in Knoxville, so it’s impossible to give an exact price without getting a roof assessment. However, we can at least give you the average cost of a new roof for a standard...

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GAF Roofing How Much Does A New Roof Cost
GAF Roofing How Much Does A New Roof Cost

Understanding the cost of your roof When preparing your estimate, roofing contractors consider many variables that are specific to your roof, your preferences, your budget and goals, and even where you live.How roof costs are determined While you ultimately need to...

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GAF Roofing How To Plan For A New Roof
GAF Roofing How To Plan For A New Roof

Your New Roof: Before, During and After Getting a new roof can be easy when you know where to start. Follow these tips for making the experience a great one.Before Follow a Plan for Your New Roof   Choose a contractor who is experienced, reputable and established...

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GAF Roofing Fix Roof Leaks and Minor Repairs
GAF Roofing Fix Roof Leaks and Minor Repairs

Know which repairs you can fix yourself, and when it's best to call a professional Roofing manufacturers are usually very specific about how repairs should be made to their products. Take nails, for example. Most manufacturer’s installation instructions specify what...

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Resources When Impacted by a Storm
Resources When Impacted by a Storm

GAF factory-certified contractors have the expertise to determine if any damage occurred, and, if needed, get your roof fixed correctly. 6 Tips for Choosing the Right Roofing Contractor After a damaging storm, you want to quickly get your roof restored, but that...

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GAF Roofing How To Maintain Your Roof
GAF Roofing How To Maintain Your Roof

Minor Roof Maintenance to Prevent Major Problems You might assume a roof needs attention only when it’s damaged or leaking. The reality is that proper maintenance may help prevent that damage. It’s as simple as doing some of your own roof upkeep, including simple...

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GAF Roofing Roofing Virtual Remodeler
GAF Roofing Roofing Virtual Remodeler

GAF provides a virtual remodeler program that allows you to visualize a new roof either on an uploaded photo of your home or choose from one of the sample homes. You can explore GAF roofing shingles colors and styles. This will help you get a better idea of what a new...

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GAF Timberline HDZ Shingles
GAF Timberline HDZ Shingles

More homeowners in North America rely on Timberline® Shingles than any other brand. They offer just the right combination of beauty, performance, and reliability — and are the best value in roofing today.

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What’s Covered in Roof Insurance and How to File a Claim
What’s Covered in Roof Insurance and How to File a Claim

source: insurance.com Insurance companies view roofs as one of the most important parts of a home. Roofs protect homes from the elements and can prevent home insurance claims. If you have a damaged roof, you’re likely going to have problems within your home that will...

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The GAF Style Guide
The GAF Style Guide

  Our products reflect both current and historical architectural styles in housing design. Let us help you find the right style for you and your home. Blues & Greens Soothing & SustainableBlue, resembling sky and sea, soothes and is willing to blend into...

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GAF Roof Installation
GAF Roof Installation

Replacing a roof is not just about new shingles, it’s about installing a complete roofing system that will protect your most valued asset for years to come. But before you install the roof components, you’ll need to remove all of the old roofing, evaluate the roof...

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Is My Contractor Factory Certified by GAF
Is My Contractor Factory Certified by GAF

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION To ensure your total satisfaction, Master Elite® Contractors have been provided with extensive educational materials developed by experts at GAF. SUPERIOR PROTECTION GAF Weather Stopper® 3-Part Roof Protection System gives you the best...

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We’re GAF
We’re GAF

GAF is a manufacturing company based in Parsippany, New Jersey, that has roots dating back to the late 19th century. The GAF acronym stands for General Aniline & Film. The company has historically been primarily focused on the manufacturing of roofing materials...

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Attention Active Military Veterans and Retirees
Attention Active Military Veterans and Retirees

GAF – a U.S.-based corporation – is giving back to our troops. U.S. Military Troops1 Get a $250 rebate when you install a GAF roofing system2 on your home and purchase an Enhanced Warranty.3 Thank you for your sacrifice and your commitment! 1Active members, veterans,...

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GAF and Orange County Choppers
GAF and Orange County Choppers

GAF Roofing recently partnered with Orange County Choppers to build a bike to give to a veteran at Sturgis. For those active military or veterans who use a GAF Certified Contractor to install a roofing system, you can can get a rebate from GAF!

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How Much Does A New Roof Cost
How Much Does A New Roof Cost

Roof replacement costs between $4,900 to $14,100 – this range depends on several factors. What are roof replacement cost factors? Roofing contractors look at several variables to determine the price of a new roof, including its size, pitch, accessibility and cost of...

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Tips On How To Weatherproof A Roof
Tips On How To Weatherproof A Roof

No matter where you live in the United States, there will be times when you are going to endure harsh natural conditions, which is why waterproofing your home is important. This process begins with the roofing system. There’s probably nothing more important about a...

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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

according to a homeadvisors.com article Before the weather grows colder it’s important to prepare for the winter months to prevent costly damage. Below are the fall preventative home maintenance steps that every homeowner should follow. Gutters and Downspouts  Clean...

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Algae & Moss Prevention and Cleaning For Asphalt Roofing

To understand how to deal with the recurring problem of algae and moss growth on rooftops, it is important to learn what they are and how they grow and spread. Although some similarities exist, algae and moss are very different and require slightly different...

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How Long Will My New Roof Last
How Long Will My New Roof Last

according to an article on roofingcalc.com If you are in the process of buying a new home, you probably want to know the age of the roof and how much longer it will last. Similarly, if you’ve lived in your home for a while, you are probably also wondering about the...

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Signs You May Need A New Roof
Signs You May Need A New Roof

resource: www.goodhousekeeping.com The Age of The Roof “An asphalt shingle roof should last between 20 and 30 years,” says Claude McGavic, executive director of The National Association of Home Inspectors. “If you have a 40-year-old roof,there could be a problem —...

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Can I Save Money By Putting the New Roof Over the Old Roof
Can I Save Money By Putting the New Roof Over the Old Roof

Author: Bryant Brockett Yes and no, depending on the roofing system. Metal roofs may be a good option for laying over the existing roof, saving you time and money. On the other hand, I would never recommend putting a second layer of asphalt shingle over an existing...

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