A-Team Exteriors

07/22/2026

Do you have a little repair and think no one is willing to help? We are more than willing to take on those little repairs! No job to small! Give us a call: 910-353-5893

07/20/2026

Oooo, what's that? Does your roof look a little "off"? Give us a call for a FREE roof inspection! 910-353-5893

Shingle blistering refers to raised, bubble-like bumps on asphalt shingles, typically caused by manufacturing defects (residual hydrocarbons in the asphalt) or poor attic ventilation that traps extreme heat. If the blisters remain intact, they are largely a cosmetic issue, but once they pop, they expose the shingle's matting to UV rays and moisture, accelerating roof erosion and granule loss.

What Causes Shingle Blistering?
Shingle blisters primarily appear on asphalt and fiberglass composition shingles. The main causes include:
*Poor Attic Ventilation: When attics lack proper intake and exhaust, trapped heat causes the asphalt in the shingles to overheat and bubble. This kind of blistering is often isolated to south- or west-facing slopes that receive the most intense sunlight.
*Manufacturing Defects: Bitumen (the tar byproduct used to coat shingles) can sometimes contain residual hydrocarbons. When heated by the sun, these compounds can undergo micro-explosions that kick protective granules off the top of the shingle.
*Trapped Moisture: Moisture trapped inside the shingle during the manufacturing process can turn to steam when the sun heats the roof, pushing the surface material up.

Are Blistered Shingles a Problem?
*Closed/Intact Blisters: If the blisters haven't popped and are just raised bumps, they usually do not cause immediate leaking.
*Popped Blisters: When the blisters break, they leave behind small pockmarks with rigid sides. Once popped, the exposed areas rapidly lose protective granules, leaving the roof vulnerable to water damage and severe wear.

How to Identify and Differentiate
*Blistering is often mistaken for hail damage, which causes concave bruising rather than a rigid-sided bubble with lost granules. Blisters also generally show up within the first year after a roof installation

07/17/2026

Do you have a pile of junk your struggling to get rid of or an old shed? We can help give us a call at 910-353-5893 for a free estimate!

07/15/2026

Do you have rotten porch columns? We can replace them with new!
910-353-5893

Our go to is Fypon porch columns which offer:

Structural DuraPoly Porch Post with Paintable Finish
QuickPost synthetic porch posts are the perfect complement to our rail systems. Featuring a paintable finish to allow for unique customization to match any decor.

*Structural post with steel insert
*Traditional Colonial detail
*Trim to fit your project - can be cut to proper length
*Designed for use with rail systems
*Virtually maintenance free
*Lifetime limited warranty
*Paintable (but does not require it)

07/13/2026

Our awesome son, Julian, made this up for us. If he wasn't a correction officer I'd say he needs to get into digital design. This looks awesome!

07/10/2026

Looking to get new windows and not sure what type to get. This is a great article. We prefer to do a full replacement with our windows, removing all the old window frame. The reason is removing the old frame can show hidden damage and it also removes the old wood frame that has a higher chance of rotting.

Unsure what your best option is? Give us a call. We are more than willing to install windows either way, retro fit or full replacement. We give free estimates! 910-353-5893

Follow along as we compare replacement and new construction windows. Learn the differences, benefits and drawbacks of these two installation methods.

07/08/2026

Need a hand cleaning your gutters? Give us a call: 910-353-5893

Gutters installed along the roofline and eaves of a house act to route rain runoff away from the house. Water runs down the roof, into the gutter and down the downspout directed away from the house or into a water recycling barrel. Gutters and downspouts work together to keep rainwater from damaging...

07/06/2026

We understand the cost of home repairs can kill a budget. We can now offer financing up to $65,000.00!!!

Call today for a free estimate: 910-353-5893
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07/03/2026

Happy 4th of July from our family to yours!