How Can I Tell If My Roof Has Hail Damage?
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 now neighbor after neighbor is getting a new roof installed. […]
Will My Insurance Company Pay For My Roof?
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. Some regions have on average, more hailstorms than others. Hailstorms can happen anywhere if conditions […]
How Do I Know If A Roofing Or Construction Company Is Reputable?
Another question that we have been asked and believe it’s worth a great deal to answer is: “How do I know if a construction company is reputable? We have compiled a list of guidelines to help. Is the company registered or licensed with the state? Is the company insured? Is the company accredited through the […]
What Are The Components of a Roof? Their Descriptions And Purposes
There are many components of a roof. We are constantly asked, “What do I need on my roof?” Here is the list of the components of a roof: Drip edge Ice and water shield Synthetic felt Starter shingles Field shingles Step flashing Cold and hot flashing Roof vents Ridge cap Let’s take a closer look […]
Should I Get Three Estimates for My Roofing, Siding, Or Gutter Project?
The simple answer would be yes. Getting three estimates is always a good idea. Now there are times in life when you know exactly what you want, so you may not feel the need to shop around. Other times, you might be unsure of what you want for a list of reasons. Let’s take a […]
Why Is My Upstairs Or Attic So Hot?
Here’s another frequently asked question: “Why is my upstairs or attic so hot?” There can be many reasons for this. For instance, heat naturally rises, so it’s expected that it would be a bit hotter upstairs than downstairs. Or, maybe the air conditioner doesn’t circulate the air effectively. We are going to look beyond these […]
Can My Roof Be Repaired?
“Can my roof be repaired?” is another question that homeowners have. The short answer is yes, a roof can be repaired. However, some factors should be considered in determining if a repair is the best option. Let’s first take a look at common roof repairs we perform at [company_name]: Chimney repairs—Chimney repairs involve replacing the […]
How Much Does A Shingle Roof Cost?
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 roofs are not created equally. You might be asking what […]
Top 5 Shingle Roof Problems and Solutions
Let’s talk about the top 5 problems with shingle roofs and their solutions. Here are the top five: Easily affected by weather Limited installation temperatures Susceptibility to drying out from heat exposure Dark streaks known as algae stains Life expectancy Easily Affected by Weather Shingles are made to protect a home from elements such as […]
Which Is The Best: Shingle, Metal, Slate/Tile?
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 the slate/tile option. Depending on the options, a shingle roof can be 50% cheaper than metal and a […]