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How a Skylight Installation Can Help You Go Green

One of the top complaints homeowners have about roof maintenance is about the mess and damage that often gets left behind. While any reputable roofer will take measures to ensure no damage is inflicted on your property, there are a few things you can do to give your property extra protection.

Here are some tips from South Point Roofing & Construction

Survey the Surroundings

Taking stock of your property prior to the roofing project can help you determine which items to move, secure or store away for the time being. At-risk objects and areas such as flowerbeds, lawn ornaments, patio furniture, potted plants and outdoor equipment should either be removed from the premises and stored somewhere safe or covered with tarps or plywood.

Minimize Risks

Minimize the risk of damage by mowing your lawn to the optimal height so that it’s easier for your roof maintenance contractor to spot discarded nails and debris after the roofing job. If you have an automatic sprinkler system, make sure to program it so it doesn’t turn on during operation hours.

A skylight can also be used as a means of passive heating. Since you’ll be using less electricity, your energy bills won’t be in danger of skyrocketing (unless you own and regularly operate other energy-guzzling appliances). You can also have special window treatments installed if you want to be able to control the amount of natural light that a skylight lets in. Of course, skylights are susceptible to hail damage and the like, but not more than any other part of the roof.

Skylights need to be installed properly in optimal locations so you can maximize their benefits. South Point Roofing & Construction is a trusted skylight installer in the area. Call us today at (803) 916-5201 to schedule an appointment.

Hire a Pro

When you work with a professional roofing contractor, you can be sure that your lawn, garden and entire property will be in good hands. Reputable roofers take the necessary steps to keep homeowners and their property safe and protected during a roofing project. In fact, most roofing companies treat cleanup as part of the roofing job. Some contractors even offer this service for free.

Here at South Point Roofing & Construction, we know that you value every part of your home. This is why we take great care in performing all our roofing services. Apart from roof installations, we also offer various home exterior products, such as seamless gutters and skylights. Call us today at (803) 916-5201 to get a quote.

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Tucker Hawley

Tucker Hawley serves as President of South Point Roofing & Gutters, helping lead one of the highest-rated roofing companies in the CSRA. A native of Aiken, Hawley joined the company full-time in 2015 and began taking over day-to-day operations in 2022, continuing the family business built on quality workmanship and trusted service. Before entering the roofing industry full-time, Hawley owned and operated his own gutter company, giving him hands-on experience in exterior home services and customer care. That entrepreneurial background, combined with years of field and operational leadership, has helped shape South Point’s reputation for professionalism and dependable results. Hawley is also a former standout baseball player who pitched for University of Alabama in the highly competitive Southeastern Conference. During his career, he overcame adversity, including Tommy John surgery, and finished with multiple strong seasons while earning SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition. Today, Tucker focuses on serving homeowners across the CSRA with honest guidance, efficient project management, and a commitment to treating customers the right way. Outside of work, he enjoys offshore fishing, hunting, and spending time with his wife Rebecca and their two sons, Hunter and Hayes.
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