How to Protect Your Roof After Hail Damage Occurs
Has a hailstorm blown through your area? When hail strikes your roof, it can do a lot of damage—and unfortunately, homeowners don’t always realize that there are issues with their roofing until after a leak occurs. But that doesn’t have to be you. If you’ve had hail damage, it’s important to act fast to make […]
Which Roof Shingles Are Wind Resistant?
Living in a wind-prone area makes wind-resistant roof shingles a must. Roofs covered with high wind-resistant shingles are more durable and stand up to weather events better than non-wind-resistant ones. Without wind-resistant shingles, high winds can cause your home damage by worsening roof leaks, damaging your roofing components, and compromising your home’s structural integrity. Don’t […]
Is Your Roof Ready for the 2022 Hurricane Season?
Homeowners in hurricane-prone areas are no strangers to extreme weather. Each year, you follow the weather reports and brace yourself for the worst storms nature throws your way. And when they hit, you rely on your roof to protect you, your family, and your belongings from catastrophe. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, […]
Is Your Home Ready For Spring and Summer Storms?
As we move into the Spring and Summer months, homeowners should take precautions to ensure their home is ready for spring and summers storms. Storm preparedness is crucial, no matter what type of home you live in or what kind of vehicles you own. You and your family need the peace of mind that comes […]
The Importance of Roof Inspections for Storm Season
Each year in the United States, thousands of thunderstorms, hailstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes strike our homes. The majority of these storms come during the Spring and Summer storm season and can wreak havoc on your home’s roof; but the damage they leave behind may not always be noticeable to the naked eye – that’s why […]
Pipe boots and roof damage
Damage caused by incorrect installation of a pipe boot can not only result in damage to your roof, but also to your attic and home interior. But what is a pipe boot? All buildings and residential structures are required to have a plumbing vent, or vent pipe. These are typically white tubes, seen extending vertically […]
Chimney damage impacts your roof and home
If the structural integrity of your chimney is in question, or you face creosote buildup, damage to your chimney could drastically affect your wallet, or worse, the safety of your home and family. The types of damage your chimney could face are (excluding wear and tear and old age) moisture, defects in materials, and sudden […]
Heat blistering damage to roofs
During the hot summer months, you need to be careful of extremely high scores of UV radiation (ultraviolet index). Without the proper SPF application, your skin can badly burn, and even blister and it can have lasting effects on your body… But what does this have to do with your roof? Heat blistering is also […]
Common Summer Roof Damages
There are many acts of mother nature that are out of your control. They can occur at any given time and although you can prepare, sometimes damage just occurs. Summer is naturally the time of year when your home will experience the most dangerous and reoccurring weathering events, such as severe storms (outside of snowstorms […]
No Touch, No Entry, Roof Inspection
You may qualify for a brand new roof paid for by your insurance company.* 3 EASY steps STEP 1: No Touch, No Entry, FREE roof inspection (We email you photos and video footage to document the storm damage. We do not need to come in, you don’t need to come out.) STEP 2: No Touch No Entry, […]
Steps After the Storm: Staying Organized While Waiting. (Blog 3 of 3)
If the storm was large enough to damage your home, it will have most likely affected a large portion of your community. This means that insurance adjusters, contractors, tree companies, or anyone else you may need, will be SLAMMED. Here are a few simple tricks to help you stay organized to prevent further loss. Take […]
Steps After the Storm: Accessing the Damage. (Blog 2 of 3)
After you have assured everyone’s safety, it’s time to start accessing the damage. To the untrained eye, spotting storm damage on your roof can be tricky. One of the biggest reasons for this is because roofing shingles camouflage damage, especially if you’re diagnosing it from the ground. If you look at hail damage, it’s not […]
Steps After the Storm: Safety. (Blog 1 of 3)
You probably understand that you should avoid fallen trees, power lines that are down, and storm debris; however, your pets and children may not. Staying safe after a storm takes more than just common sense. There are some uncommon situations to be aware of and I promise this won’t feel like a local news story […]
Quick Tips to Find a Roof Leak
A roof leak can go unnoticed for months and cause damage to the interior of your home. The quicker you find a leak, the faster you can repair it and the lower the repair bill will be to fix the problem areas. If you see any of these signs, then it is time to contact […]
You Could Have Wind Damage: Learn How to Catch it, Before it Catches You
The winds come and you start to see those shingles fly! You look around your home and see shingles laying in your yard, maybe even a gutter about to fall off. Wind damage can be horrific! Heavy winds can cause missing shingles, gutter problems, and even leaks. Most shingle roofs are rated to withstand 90 […]
