Month: March 2020

After The Storm – Why Choose A Local Roofer?

When the storm has passed and you find yourself in need of roof repairs, be careful when choosing a contractor.

It may seem convenient to call the number on that flyer that just happened to show up on your door a day or two afterward; however, you might want to think twice.

Rather than becoming the victim of a storm chaser, call a local roofing company to take care of your repairs!

What Is A Storm Chaser Anyway?

A storm chaser is a roofing contractor who seeks out jobs by following the path of damaging storms.

They blow in after the storm blows out, drop flyers in neighborhoods that have seen the worst of the weather, then try to convince home and business owners to hire them for repairs or even just post-storm inspections.

They usually offer a really great price that seems too good to be true, usually because it is!

Unfortunately, these contractors tend to be on the dishonest side as they’re not really there to help you, they just want to find something wrong with your roof that needs repair even if there isn’t any damage plus the repairs they do are substandard at best.

Skipping town once they’ve done a few jobs in the storm area, you’ll likely have no recourse when cheap material and shoddy workmanship fail, leaving you out what you paid and still needing a valid roof repair.

Why Choosing A Local Roofer Is Better

Rather than risk any work done by storm chasers, there are many reasons why the better option is to seek a local roof service and have them check for any roof damage to be repaired:

  • Honesty - Local contractors that have permanent businesses in your community can be trusted to tell you what is ;and isn’t wrong with your roof and only make necessary repairs without taking advantage of you.
  • Reputation - Success in any community depends largely on having a good reputation, as you can easily get referrals from happy local customers as well as research a contractor’s reputation online to see what former clients say
  • Quality Material - Dependable roofers who provide good service will use quality materials to do a good repair that might cost more than what the fly-by-night roofers will do but will last much longer.
  • Expert Workmanship - Local roofing contractors compete with other local roofing contractors and are more likely to provide excellent workmanship, have necessary roof training, use good quality roof materials, and hold any necessary certifications and licenses for where they work and the products they use.
  • Valid Warranties - A local roofer wants to keep making new local customers and will stand behind their work by offering a warranty on their work so that if something does go wrong, they’ll make it right for you.

Choose Local Roofers Not Fly-By-Night Scam Artists

When the storm passes and you discover you need roof repairs, you want to hire a local roofing contractor you can trust.

Keep it in the community by calling a local roofer looking to make a new customer for years to come, not just do some work and be gone tomorrow.

Whether you need an inspection, repairs for storm damage, or a whole roofing replacement, there is a roof contractor in your area ready to make your roof a priority and stand behind their work!

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It’s Almost Time For Spring Storms – Is Your Roof Ready?

Warmer weather is right around the corner, so it’s time to batten down those hatches before those springtime storms hit.

Since it’s the part of your house likely to take the most abuse that could lead to needing repairs, is your roof ready?

Follow this easy checklist to give your roofing a good once-over to be sure you’re heading into unpredictable weather in good shape.

If you see problems, call your roof service today to get your roof ship-shape before the storms come!

1. Clean and Inspect Gutters

Start your roof inspection by cleaning out the gutters and checking to make sure they’re in good condition and functioning properly.

Damaged or clogged gutters may seem a minor detail; however, with the torrential rains that can come with spring storms, they play a huge role in keeping the roof safe.

2. Inspect the Shingles

Using a pair of binoculars, take a good look at the shingles on your roof in search of damage that should be repaired by a roofing company.

Look for things like curled edges, bowed, cracked or broken shingles, missing shingles, shingles that have lost much of their protective granules, and other indicators of wear or damage.

If the issue is widespread across much of the roof, it may be time to consider a roofing replacement before a storm comes and makes the damage worse.

3. Check Inside the Attic

The best place to look for evidence of leaks and other damage that may have started over the winter is in the attic.

Look for stained wood, damp insulation, mold and mildew, sagging beams, and wood rot, all of which suggest you’ve got some leaks that should be taken care of before the storms come as a weak, damaged roof is not a good contender for all that rain and wind.

4. Do A Complete Walk-Around

With that same pair of binoculars to help, do a complete walk-around visual inspection of your roof looking at everything this time.

Pay attention to things like sags in the roof-line, missing flashing in the corners and around protrusions, anything under the eaves, an infestation of any type, and mold, mildew, algae or moss growth that can damage and weaken the roof.

Look for anything that seems unusual or out of place, then follow up by having a roofing contractor come out to give it a closer look.

5. Get Trees Pruned

When the storm winds blow, nearby trees can cause a lot of damage to your roof.

Lessen the chance of shingle damage or having a big branch go through your roof by having any nearby trees pruned and dead parts removed.

Check Your Roof Before Spring Storms Arrive!

Storm damage to home and roof is the #1 fear of nearly half of all homeowners in regions where the weather gets unpredictable.

The good news is that you don’t have to be one of them if you take care of your roof before the bad weather starts.

With the help of an experienced roofing service, take care of the little things that could leave your roof vulnerable to whipping winds, pummeling hail, and pounding rains - keep your home safe and dry through the whole stormy season!

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Making Roof Repair A Top Home Improvement Priority?

Owning a home is a big responsibility, especially if you want it to look great while also holding or improving its value.

An often neglected part of that responsibility is getting the roof services your home may need because roofs are easy to ignore until the problem is a big one.

A redone bathroom or kitchen might be a more preferable way to spend the home improvement money you saved; however, will any of that matter if your roof is falling apart?

Here are some important reasons why making roof repair a home improvement priority makes sense and will benefit you more than new appliances will in the long run.

1. Spend Less on Roofing Repair and Replacement

Roofs are like anything else: the better maintained they are, the fewer issues you’ll have and will maybe not need to call a roofer.

Pay a little to make a small repair now to avoid paying a lot for a major repair later.

Roofing materials don’t last forever; keep your roof in great condition to get a full life or longer out of it before you need a roof replacement.

2. Save Money On Cooling and Heating

The roof is one of the biggest home elements that can either conserve or waste energy spent to cool and heat your home.

When your roof is well maintained and attic well ventilated, you’ll have lower energy bills throughout the year.

Damaged roofs, poor attic ventilation, and old worn-out non-protective roofing materials invite the heat in during summer and release it during winter.

3. Improve Curb Appeal

A beautiful house only looks as good as two things: its front yard and roof.

If you're selling and great curb appeal for those who drive by to attract attention, a clean and obviously well-maintained roof is a huge part of that equation.

Old, damaged roofs stick out like a sore thumb, bringing down the appearance of the entire house no matter how perfect everything else may be.

4. Improve Home Value

Whether or not you’re interested in selling in the near future, always be concerned with the current value of your home.

As markets rise and fall, there is one home improvement that consistently increases the street value of any home and that’s having a newer roof.

Even if yours isn’t brand new, regular maintenance to keep it looking fresh and prevent problems that can prematurely age it offers a much better return than an updated kitchen or bathroom might because the roof is the most essential part of the whole structure that a new purchase won't consider having to replace - kitchens re-dos are often immediately dumped when the purchase is complete.

5. Get the Most from Homeowners Policies

Your homeowner’s policy will pay when your roof suffers certain covered damage that might not be covered by a warranty, like hail or wind damage.

What is disappointing is when an adjuster finds damage that was caused by lack of maintenance or failure to do timely roof repair, instead leaving that damage to worsen and become more extensive.

Rather than deal with the potential of having a roof repair claim denied and looking at having replace the roof yourself, just pay for appropriate roof care now so that actual new damage is covered.

Your Roof Is A Top Home Improvement Priority

The roof over your house is its most important and expensive component.

Though it’s easy to ignore this part of the house since it’s outside out of view and you want to put home improvement funds into something more immediately appreciable, don’t do it at the expense of your roof.

Do regular maintenance and if you necessary, call a roof company to take care of repairs while they’re small concerns, not huge issues.

No roof, no house - it’s a pretty simple concept.

Need Some Roof Services?

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How To Tell If Your Roof Leak Is Serious!

Roof leaks are sneaky; small leaks can be deceiving, leading you to believe there is some time before you need to call a roofing service to get them out to take care of it.

While that may be true sometimes, there’s a higher possibility it’s more serious than you realize.

Even seemingly small leaks could reveal a problem much worse than you’d expect, one that ends up needing extensive roof repairs or even a roofing replacement.

Rather than ending up in that type of situation, inspect any leak you find a little closer before assuming there is plenty of time to get it fixed.

If you notice any of these signs, that leak is potentially serious and has likely been there longer than you think!

1. Water Stains or Spots

The top sign that you have a leak that requires the attention of a roofer and it’s been there for a while is the evidence of water stains on the inside of your attic or water spotting on the exterior of your house.

Stains on beams, flooring, and even the contents of your attic suggest an ongoing, sneaky leak that has evaded you for a while.

Spotting on the exterior of the house underneath the eaves is another indication of leaking that’s been happening for a while.

You might be surprised at the extent of the damage uncovered by a roofing contractor if the leak has been present for quite a while.

2. Damage Inside the House

Another big sign that you need to call a roofing company in a hurry is if interior damage appears like

  • Buckling and peeling paint or wallpaper.
  • Sagging or stained ceiling.
  • Moisture or stains on the walls.
  • Attic insulation that’s disintegrating.
  • Other moisture-related damage.

all of which are a prime indicator that you’ve had a leak for some time.

This kind of damage does not happen overnight and should be remedied as soon as possible before it gets worse.

3. Mold, Mildew, and Other Growth

The presence of moisture in your home in spite of a fully-functioning HVAC system is another big indicator of a leak that’s been there for a while.

Unhealthy mold in attic corners or in the insulation as well as mildew on the roofing structure or other surfaces means there’s either water coming in from somewhere or you have a serious attic ventilation problem, both of which need to be repaired by a roofer.

If you see mold, algae, or moss growing on your roof or the exterior walls of your home, this is another sign that there is a moisture problem that needs correcting.

Untended, exterior moisture issues can lead to more leaking that can cause extensive damage both inside and outside the house.

4. Structural Damage to Roof or Foundation

A sagging roof or one that has shifted in any way is another issue that points to leaks that have been there for a while, long enough to allow the structural framework of the roof to soften and change due to rot and other water damage.

Sometimes the first indicator that your roof is causing the problem might be hairline cracks in the foundation if the roof has shifted or become too heavy from water absorption in places that you have no idea are getting wet.

5. Intermittent Leaks In Colder Weather

There’s nothing more annoying than an intermittent leak, especially if the leak is noticeable when the weather is above freezing but seems to go away when it’s below freezing.

This could mean that your shingles are suffering from a destructive condition called ice damming, which could lead to needing to have a new roofing installed.

Ice damming occurs when water gets under the shingles for whatever reason and then freezes, expanding in that small space and further lifting shingles so they leak even more.

If the problem isn’t noticed right away, it could result in widespread damage under the shingles and a very expensive repair.

Even the Little Leaks Can Be Serious

It’s easy to get fooled into thinking that a little bit of water in the attic, a small stain, or an intermittent leak is just a minor roofing problem that can be repaired later rather than sooner.

What you might not know is that the leak is bigger or has been there much longer than you realize, in which case there’s likely a lot more damage than you realize.

Look for these signs above that your leak is more serious than you think, then prevent more extensive damage by calling a roofer at the first notice of any leak at all!

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