Building Code Upgrades: What Your Insurance Should Be Covering
Homeowners need to realize that contractors or insurance adjusters are not going to do all the work for you. The “sit around and think everything is going to be perfect and done correctly approach” really doesn’t work and has never worked — trust me. Half the time contractors don’t even know what the building codes […]
Why Do Roof Insurance Claims Get Denied? Reasons Nobody Talks About.
Recently one of the big insurance companies took some heat in the news for not paying claims. When I heard the coverage, all I could think was — this is a basic story. Big bad insurance company not paying claims. Sure, that’s true and we have been a part of a few and we do […]
What Does a Hail Claim Cover in Tulsa? A Homeowner’s Guide
Getting ready for storm season — or that storm has already come through and now it’s time, but you’re nervous about the process. We are going to run through, based on our experience, what insurance companies have paid for in the past. However, what truly is covered under your policy is going to be between […]
Impact-Resistant Shingles — Are They Worth It in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma averages 10–15 hailstorms a year — and if you’re on this page, you’re probably wondering if impact-resistant shingles are actually worth the extra cost. We recently had a customer whose cars were totaled after a storm, but their roof—outfitted with impact-resistant shingles–came through without a scratch. That said, impact-resistant shingles only work as advertised […]
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 look at both. Hail When hail hits a shingle, two things can happen: If big enough, it can break the fiberglass backing of a shingle, or if the hail is smaller, it can […]
How Do I Know If A Roofing Company Is Reputable?
“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? Here in Oklahoma, roofers are required to be registered with the state. The website to find out if a roofing contractor is registered and in “good standing” is cib.ok.gov. If […]
Should I Get Three Estimates?
The simple answer is yes. Getting three estimates is always a good idea. Here’s what to pay attention to when you’re comparing. Pricing No one has ever been happy about overpaying for a project. But there’s also a long list of people who went with the cheapest bid and ended up paying more to fix […]
Top 5 Shingle Roof Problems and Solutions
Oklahoma is hard on roofs. Extreme heat, freezing temps, hail, and high winds — shingles take a beating here. Here are the five most common problems we see and what to do about them. Hail and Wind Damage Hail knocks granules off or loosens them — either way the shingle starts breaking down faster than […]
Do I Have Enough Vents?
How can you tell if you need more vents in your attic? There are numerous things to look for: Your ceiling feels warm to the touch on a hot day. The eaves of your roof don’t have any vents. You constantly get ice dams. Your attic feels damp. Most homes do not have enough vents […]
Why Is My Upstairs Or Attic So Hot?
If your upstairs or attic is running hot, the answer is almost always in one of four places. Let’s work through them. Roofing Materials Shingle roofs absorb heat from the sun — surface temps can run 40-60 degrees hotter than the air outside. That heat radiates down into your attic all day long. When you […]