Asphalt Roofing Repair Tip #2: Fixing vs. Replacing Curled Shingles

Welcome back to our series on asphalt roof repair. In Part 1 of the series, we covered replacing damaged shingles. Now, in Part 2, we’re taking a look at curled shingles — specifically fixing vs. replacing them. Before we begin, we’d like to mention that unless you are experienced with asphalt roof repair we highly recommend having an experienced, insured roofing contractor do the work to ensure your safety, and that an attempted repair doesn’t make matters worse for your roof. That said, even if you’re planning on contacting a roofing contractor, it’s still a good idea to read this article and educate yourself beforehand as to what’s going on with your roof, why some of the shingles may be curling, and if it looks like repair or replacement of shingles is likely. If you do have a roofing company come out to take a look, there are a few things we recommend: You should never have to pay for a roof inspection, so if a roofer wants to charge you for inspecting your home

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Legacy Exteriors is Now a FORTIFIED™ Certified Service Provider for GAF Roofing

In August, Legacy Exteriors became Madison’s first FORTIFIED Certified Service Provider — and we couldn’t be more excited. Here’s how it works … A GAF FORTIFIED Roof adds an additional layer of strength to GAF’s already robust, durable asphalt roofing systems. One of the benefits of a FORTIFIED roof is the fact that it helps to further protect against severe Wisconsin weather. Plus, FORTIFIED roofing may be eligible for insurance discounts (check with your homeowner’s insurance agent to verify). Since we’re already GAF Master Elite asphalt roofing installers, this certification helps us bring even more value, quality, durability and dependability to our roofing installations. WHAT IS A FORTIFIED ROOF In short, it is a designation that has been developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) that focuses on improving roof strength. The FORTIFIED program has partnered with GAF — America’s leading asphalt roofing company — to offer “a voluntary construction and re-roofing program designed to help protect homes against severe weather. In line with our commitment to help protect your home,

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