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 […]
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 […]
The Advantages of Synthetic Roofing Materials in Georgia’s Climate
Here in Georgia, if your roof could talk, it would probably beg for a break. Between those classic Southern downpours, sizzling UV rays, surprise hailstorms, and humid afternoons that make your iced tea sweat, your roof is working overtime. That’s why more homeowners — from metro Atlanta to smaller towns across the state — are […]
Preparing Your Roof for the Fall: Tips for Georgia Homeowners
As temperatures drop and summer storms give way to cooler, wetter weather, your roof becomes even more essential in protecting your home. Fall is the ideal time for homeowners across Georgia to perform essential maintenance tasks that can help prevent costly repairs and ensure your roof is winter-ready. In this guide, we’ll walk you through […]
Choosing the Right Roofing Material for Georgia’s Climate
When the Weather Swings, Your Roof Shouldn’t In Georgia, the weather isn’t known for playing nice. One day it’s blazing hot, the next it’s raining sideways. If your roof isn’t built for the South’s unique blend of heat, humidity, storms, and the occasional hail surprise, you could be looking at early repairs or full replacements […]
How Georgia’s Summer Storms Affect Your Roof (And What to Do About It)
That Pop-Up Thunderstorm Could Be a Bigger Problem Than You Think If you’ve lived in Georgia long enough, you know summer storms don’t mess around. One minute you’re grilling in the backyard, the next you’re watching your patio furniture fly across the yard while thunder shakes the windows. But while the damage to your lawn […]