When a storm damages your roof, the insurance claim can feel more stressful than the damage. Policies use confusing words. Adjusters are busy after big storms. It can be hard to know what to expect...
Storms are a big part of life in Alabama and Louisiana. In Birmingham, spring and summer storms often bring hail and strong winds. In New Orleans, hurricane season brings heavy rain and high winds...
Roofs rarely fail all at once. Most problems start small and get worse over time, and by the time water drips through your ceiling, the chance for a simple, low-cost repair may be gone. We inspect...
A new roof is one of the biggest bills most homeowners ever pay, and in Birmingham and the New Orleans area you often have to make that choice in a hurry. A hailstorm passes, a leak shows up, and a...
Yes, you can pay for a new roof with Bitcoin. Capstone Roofing accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana as payment for roofing work in the Birmingham and New Orleans areas. We started taking...
An asphalt shingle roof in Birmingham or New Orleans typically lasts 15 to 20 years. Whether yours reaches the high end of that range depends mostly on shingle quality, attic ventilation, how well it...
Attic ventilation is one of the biggest reasons a shingle roof lasts its full life or wears out early. In Birmingham and New Orleans, asphalt shingle roofs typically last 15 to 20 years, and where a...
If someone at your door is offering you a “free roof,” read this before you sign anything. We work in Birmingham and the New Orleans area, and we see what happens after these offers more...
Summers in Birmingham and New Orleans are long, hot and humid. That heat does more than make yard work miserable. Over time it wears down roofing materials, raises your cooling bills and can shorten...
Roof vents are easy to overlook, but the type and mix of vents on your roof decide how well your attic breathes. Pick the wrong combination and you can end up with a hot attic, damp decking and...
Your roof takes the full force of every storm, every heat wave and every cold snap. Most roof damage does not show up right away; it builds slowly over the years until a small, inexpensive fix turns...
Gutters are often the last part of the roof system homeowners think about, but they deserve more attention. When gutters fail, water ends up where it should not be: against your foundation, behind...
Most homeowners never think about their soffit and fascia until something goes wrong, and by then the damage has usually spread. These are the boards under your roof’s overhang and along the...
Asking for a second opinion on a roof inspection is not rude; it is a smart, careful step. A roof is one of the biggest repairs a homeowner pays for, and roof problems are not always easy to read. Two...
We get asked about DIY roof replacement a lot. Homeowners watch videos, price out shingles at the store and want an honest answer about whether they can do it themselves. Here is that answer...
Roofing is one of the most dangerous jobs in construction, and federal safety data has ranked it near the top for serious and fatal injuries for many years. Trained roofers with the right gear still...
Hail is one of the most common reasons we replace roofs in Birmingham. Spring storms can roll through with little warning, and a few minutes of hail can shorten the life of a roof by years. The tricky...
We have installed metal roofs since we opened our doors in Birmingham in 2013, and metal can be one of the best long-term choices for a home in Alabama or Louisiana. It is also one of the most...
