The short answer is “That depends.” Insurance companies will generally pay for a roof if wind or hail has affected it. Let’s take a look at both. Hail—Hail events in the U.S. can range in the thousands every year. There are regions that have, on average,...
Immediately after a hailstorm has come through, the first thing you might be concerned about is your vehicle in the driveway. Hopefully, the next item is your roof. Maybe you live in an area where a hailstorm came through one to two years ago, and...
There are many types of roofing materials out there. Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each. Shingles Advantages · Cost—The shingle roof is the most economical in comparison to the metal roof and to the slate/tile option. Depending on the options, a shingle roof...
Let’s talk about the top 5 problems with shingle roofs and their solutions. Here are the top five: 1. Easily affected by weather 2. Limited installation temperatures 3. Susceptibility to drying out from heat exposure 4. Dark streaks known as algae stains 5. Life expectancy Easily Affected by Weather Shingles are made...
We are consistently asked, “How much does a shingle roof cost?” We wanted to go through how much a roof typically costs as well as some of the factors that can make that price increase or decrease. The first item to consider is that all...