Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Hail Damage?

Posted by on April 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

When severe hail causes damage to roofing materials, we often wonder… Does homeowners insurance cover hail damage?  The answer, as is often the case when dealing with insurance, is that it depends!  In this roofing guide, we’ll take a look at the issue of hail damage and insurance coverage. Is Hail Damage Covered? The good […]

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What Can a Homeowner Do to Extend Roof Life?

Posted by on August 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Perhaps you’ve just had a new roof installed and the price of it has motivated you to find out how to make it last.  There are steps that handy homeowners can take to extend roof life by as much as 50% in many cases.  The key to roof maintenance is catching potential problems before they […]

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Which Roofing Materials Last the Longest?

Posted by on August 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

The value of a roof is greatly increased when it lasts a long time.  The roofing materials that last the longest and have the greatest longevity actually turn out to be the least expensive when costs are spread out over their entire lifetime.  If you are looking for a long-term roofing option that you and […]

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What is the Quietest Roofing Material Type?

Posted by on March 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

No one wants to wear ear muffs to drown out the sound of a noisy roof!  A gentle rain is nice to hear, but when the roof has a cheap and hollow sound to it, rain can sound foreboding rather than relaxing. Noise from wind, birds, aircraft and other things can penetrate your roof and […]

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Can An Attic Vent Fan Extend the Life of a Roof?

Posted by on July 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Many homeowners have heard discouraging news from roofing contractors telling them their roof is ruined years before it should need to be replaced.  The cause is often excessive heat or moisture in the attic, problems that can be resolved with the installation of an attic vent fan.  In this roof guide we discuss problems caused […]

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