Chattanooga Roof Maintenance: What to Do After It Snows
There’s a quiet that settles over Chattanooga when it snows. It’s not loud like the spring rain or sudden like summer storms. It’s softer. Still. And if you pay attention, it reveals a few things—like which trees hold their leaves longer, which driveways freeze first, and yes, which roofs are losing more heat than they […]
How Snow and Ice Impact Roofs in Georgia’s Winter Storms
We get it—Georgia winters aren’t exactly blizzard season. But that doesn’t mean your roof gets a free pass from the weather. Ask any homeowner who’s discovered a mysterious ceiling stain in February, and they’ll tell you: it only takes one icy night to cause a whole lot of roof trouble. At Jaco Contracting, we hear […]
The Insurance Claim Process for Roof Damage in Georgia
If you’ve lived in Georgia long enough, you know how storms behave here. They tend to show up uninvited, move through with personality, and leave behind a bit of chaos. As a homeowner, you walk outside afterward, look up at your roof, and think, “What just happened?” That moment—curious, uneasy, maybe even a bit overwhelmed—is […]
Energy Efficiency and Your Roof: Keeping Heat In During Georgia’s Winters
When winter finally arrives in Atlanta, it doesn’t exactly knock your door down—but it will find its way in if your roof isn’t pulling its weight. You don’t need snowdrifts to feel the impact of a drafty attic or an underperforming roof. If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for a second sweater indoors or watching […]
Metal Roofing Warranties: What Chattanooga Homeowners Need to Know
Here’s something most homeowners don’t realize until it’s too late:Your roof could still be under warranty—and you might not even know it.Or worse, it could look like it’s covered, but one wrong move (like hiring the wrong person to fix a leak) and… poof, the warranty disappears. It’s not that metal roof warranties are complicated […]
Should I Inspect My Chattanooga Roof Before Winter?
The first cold snap in Chattanooga always catches people off guard. One day you’re sipping sweet tea on the porch, the next you’re digging for gloves and wondering if your roof can handle what’s coming. The air smells sharper. The trees are bare. And somewhere above you—quietly, invisibly—your roof is taking the brunt of every […]
The Impact of Falling Leaves on Your Roof and Gutters
We love fall in Atlanta—the crisp air, the warm colors, and the cozy feeling that comes with shorter days. But here’s the thing most homeowners don’t realize: those falling leaves you love? They’re not so great for your roof and gutters. At Jaco Contracting, we’ve seen how quickly a beautiful fall season can turn into […]
Understanding Roof Warranties: What Georgia Homeowners Should Know
You know what’s more confusing than paint swatches with 12 shades of gray? Roofing warranties. And if you live in Georgia—where we get everything from sideways rain to frying-pan sunshine—you need to know what’s actually covered when something goes wrong overhead. At Jaco Contracting, we’ve seen far too many homeowners surprised (and not in a […]
Why Homeowners Choose Impact Resistant Asphalt Shingles in Chattanooga, TN
If your roof gets nervous every time a cloud rolls in, it might be time to upgrade. We’re not kidding. In Chattanooga, the weather loves a little drama. You know the type—one minute it’s sunny, and the next your neighbor’s lawn chairs are in your backyard and your shingles are in the street. After a […]
How Chattanooga’s Weather Wrecks Asphalt Shingles (and What to Do About It)
We get it.Your roof isn’t something you think about—until it leaks. But here in Chattanooga, where the weather can’t make up its mind, asphalt shingles take a beating all year long. We’re talking blazing sun one day, sideways rain the next, then hail for good measure. All that weather? It’s rough on roofs. Especially asphalt […]