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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...
2025 Solar Tax Credit Deadline: What South Carolina Homeowners Need to Know Before December 31st
If you've been considering solar energy for your home, time is running out to maximize one of the most valuable incentives in renewable energy history. On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which dramatically shortened the...
Drone Roof Inspections: How Technology is Revolutionizing Roofing in 2025
The Future of Roof Assessment is Here: Faster, Safer, and More Accurate Than Ever The roofing industry's technological revolution has arrived, transforming how contractors inspect, document, and repair roofs across America. Drone roof inspections, once considered...
Commercial Flat Roof Systems Compared: TPO vs. EPDM vs. Modified Bitumen in 2025
The Complete Decision Guide for South Carolina and Georgia Commercial Property Owners Selecting the right commercial flat roof system in 2025 requires navigating complex trade-offs between initial costs, energy efficiency, durability, and maintenance requirements....
Architectural Shingle Grades Explained: Understanding 25, 30, and 50-Year Warranties
The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Shingle Grade for South Carolina Homes Every year, thousands of South Carolina homeowners discover their "30-year" shingles failed after just 12-15 years. The disconnect between warranty promises and real-world performance...
Historic Home Roofing in Charleston & Summerville: Preserving Character While Modernizing Protection
Navigating BAR Requirements and Preservation Standards for Lowcountry's Architectural Treasures Charleston's historic homes represent America's finest architectural heritage, from Georgian mansions south of Broad to Victorian beauties in Summerville's historic...
Metal Roofing Myths Debunked: What Contractors Don’t Want You to Know
The Truth About Metal Roofing in 2025 That Could Save You Thousands For decades, metal roofing has battled persistent myths that cost homeowners thousands in energy bills and premature roof replacements. These misconceptions, often perpetuated by contractors...