Gutters
Understanding Gutters: A Comprehensive Guide for Residential & Commercial Properties
Introduction
What are Gutters?
Gutters are channels installed around the edges of a roof to collect and divert rainwater away from the structure. This simple yet effective system prevents water from pooling around the foundation, protecting your property from potential water damage, erosion, and foundation issues.
Types of Gutters
Recent Blog Posts
What Is Roof Decking?
When most homeowners think of a roof, they picture shingles — the visible outer layer that shields their home from rain and sunlight. But beneath those shingles lies the real backbone of your roofing system: the Roof Decking. It’s the layer that everything...
Why Is My New Roof Already Failing?
You just had your Roof Replaced. It looks perfect — clean lines, fresh shingles, and that “new home” feeling every homeowner loves. You’re thinking you won’t have to worry about it again for decades. But a few months later, things start to feel off. Maybe you...
Can You Put a New Roof Over an Old One?
It sounds unbelievable, but it happens more often than you’d think: instead of removing the old Shingles, some roofers install a brand-new roof directly on top of the existing one. Sometimes, they’ll tell you upfront—pitching it as a “faster and cheaper option.” Other...
Why Are My Shingles Lifting?
You’re walking around your home when you notice something odd on the roof. A shingle looks raised, a small bump has appeared that wasn’t there before, or a section doesn’t sit flat like the rest. At first, it seems like a minor detail. But here’s the truth: those...
Roof Stains and Black Streaks: Cosmetic Issue or Bigger Problem
You pull into the driveway and notice long, dark streaks sliding down your roof. At first, you think it’s dirt, tree debris, or just shadows from the sun. But as the days go on, you realize those streaks aren’t going anywhere. That’s when the questions kick in: Is...
Granules in the Gutter: What Your Roof Is Trying to Tell You
You’re cleaning out your gutters after a storm, and there it is—a pile of black, sand-like grit. At first, you brush it off. Maybe it’s dirt, maybe it’s from nearby trees. But then the thought hits you: What if this is coming from my roof? That’s when the worry sets...
Denied Roof Claims: The Top 5 Reasons and How to Fight Back
You’ve filed your insurance claim after a storm, hopeful that the coverage you’ve faithfully paid for will protect your home. Instead, you open the letter and see one word in bold: Denied. The frustration hits fast. Confusion about why the claim was rejected, fear...
Storm Damage in Georgia: What Insurance Adjusters Don’t Tell You
The storm passes, the rain stops, and you step outside to see shingles in the yard or neighbors already Calling Roofers. Then comes the confusing part: filing an insurance claim. For many Georgia homeowners, the insurance process feels like a maze. Adjusters show up,...
About Good Shepherd Roofing
Good Shepherd Roofing is the premier roofing & exterior specialist in greater Atlanta area. Let's face it roofers have a bad reputation and we're here to change that one customer at a time. Whether it's a roof replacement or a roof repair you can count on the Good Shepherd to provide personalized, friendly service that is honest, ethical and candid.
What We Do
Roof Replacement
Shingle, Metal, Shake or Specialty Applications like TPO
Roof Repair
Simple pipe boot repairs to comprehensive flashing, fascia and soffit repairs
Commercial
Operators with roofing needs in the industrial, multi-family and other sectors
Insurance Claims
Navigate the complexities of an insurance claim with GSR
Gutter Guards
New installation of wide variety of high quality gutter guards system
Gutters
Standard seamless gutter systems to sophisticated gutter projects