Roof leaks are a nasty consequence of roof damage. In most cases, roof leaks are caused by missing or damaged shingles, which lets water enter the roof system and, eventually, the inside of your home. Roof leaks develop slowly - some can take 2-4 years to show - and...
It's time to have a heart-to-heart talk with your homeowner's insurance agent. Knowing what is covered is an essential first step when it comes to your insurance policy. The last thing you want is to be left high and dry after a disaster. Get the facts straight now!...
People sometimes assume that hail damage to the roof of their home would be obvious and appear right away. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Some damage, such as curling, punctures, and blisters, might not show up until several weeks or months after a...
A new roof can average of over $10,000, making it one of the more expensive home improvement tasks. However, don't let the cost scare you! There are several ways that your new roof could put the cash back in your pocket. Here's how: 1. A New Roof Increases Protection...
Hailstorms may not seem like the worst type of natural disaster that can damage your home – but they are the most common. Hail can cause a surprising amount of damage to your roof, siding, windows, and gutters. Most homeowners don’t even know they have damage until...
Has your home been impacted by hail this storm season? Most homeowners don’t find out about hail damage until they put their house on the market, and the prospective buyer gets a home and/or roof inspection. Upon your initial review, it may seem as though your roof is...
If there has been a hail storm in your area recently, your roof may have sustained significant damage. However, that damage might not be visible to the naked eye. It is definitely in your best interest to hire a hail damage expert to inspect your roofing system to...
Although it can sometimes seem like we’re inundated with holidays, if you own or want to own a home, then National Insurance Day is one of the ones that you definitely want to pay attention to. Why, you ask? Well, the numbers show that two-thirds of all American homes...
Colorado is known as “hail alley.” Not only does Colorado get more severe hail storms than other parts of the United States, hail falls faster and hits harder. One study found Colorado hail to be 8 percent more damaging than when hail hits at sea level. A 2-inch...
Storms can cause a great deal of damage to a roof, especially storms which include very strong winds and heavy rains. Even roofing systems which have not been in place very long can be blown around and buffeted by hurricanes, tornadoes, and 'ordinary' powerful...
