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Winter Weather Roof Damage Signs: What to Look for After Cold Snaps and Freeze Events
South Carolina winters aren’t known for weeks of snow, but cold snaps and freeze events can still stress your roof. The biggest issue isn’t usually heavy accumulation—it’s the freeze/thaw cycle and rapid temperature swings. Materials expand and contract, seal points...
Commercial Roof Maintenance Planning: Q1 Budgeting for Property Managers
If you manage commercial properties, you already know roofing problems don’t arrive on schedule. They show up during storms, right before a tenant walkthrough, or when you’re already juggling five other priorities. The difference between a roof that’s “manageable” and...
Storm Season Preparation: Getting Your Roof Ready for Spring Storms in the CSRA and Lowcountry
Spring storms in the CSRA and Lowcountry can show up with little warning—heavy rain, strong gusts, wind-driven rain that hits sideways, and occasionally hail. The good news is that most storm-related roof problems don’t come out of nowhere. They often start as small...
Spring Roof Inspection Checklist: What South Carolina Homeowners Should Check After Winter
Winter in South Carolina isn’t usually about deep snow—but your roof still takes a beating. Wind-driven rain, temperature swings, fallen branches, and the occasional cold snap can loosen flashing, expose weak seal points, and turn “small” drainage issues into leaks...
Commercial Roof Replacement: When to Repair vs Replace
Commercial roofing decisions have real consequences. Whether you're responsible for a retail space, office building, industrial warehouse, or multi-tenant facility, the condition of your roof directly affects day-to-day operations, long-term expenses, and even the...
Asphalt Shingle Re-Roofing: What to Expect from Start to Finish
Has your roof weathered one too many South Carolina storms? Curling shingles, missing granules, or mysterious leaks are all signs that it might be time for a professional asphalt shingle replacement. Whether you live in Charleston, Columbia, the CSRA, or the Pee Dee...
Winter Roof Preparation: Your Complete Checklist for South Carolina Homeowners
When most people think about winter roof damage, they picture snow-buried homes in Minnesota or ice dams in New England. But South Carolina homeowners face their own unique winter roofing challenges—and ignoring them can lead to expensive repairs come spring. From...
Columbia Roofing Guide: Protecting Your Home from South Carolina Weather
Living in Columbia, South Carolina means enjoying mild winters, beautiful springs, and summers that remind you why air conditioning was invented. But Columbia's climate also tests your roof in ways that require specific strategies—from intense summer heat to sudden...
Metal Roofing in the Southeast: What 40 Years Has Taught Us
When we installed our first metal roof in 1984, most South Carolina homeowners thought metal roofing belonged on barns, not homes. Fast forward four decades, and metal roofing has become one of the most requested upgrades we offer—and for good reason. At Hixon's...