Springtime Inspection of your Roof for Damages and General Repairs
Springtime roof inspection is a vital part of home maintenance. Getting a good look at your roof, flashing, chimney, gutters and downspouts will ensure your home is in good condition when the spring storms hit. Roofing Tutor created a brief guide to springtime roof inspection and general repairs. Shingles and Roofing Material: Look for missing […]
Inspecting Your Roof After a Hurricane, Where to Look for Roofing Damages
Inspecting your roof after a hurricane is vitally important. You want to find and fix any damage as quickly as possible so your roof isn’t vulnerable to the next rain storm. After a hurricane, tropical storm or other high-winds event, a DIY roof check should be done within a couple days. We at Roofing […]
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Roof Damage from a Hurricane?
As the recent hurricane bore down on the East Coast, homeowners were scrambling to find their homeowners insurance policies to find out whether the impending damage would be covered. They were asking questions like, “Does homeowners insurance cover roof damage from a hurricane? What about flooding?” Those are good questions and we at Roofing Tutor some […]
Common Roofing Damages Caused by Hurricanes and High Winds
Hurricane, tropical storms and windstorms are devastating to roofs. High winds tear off shingles and other roofing material and leave the wood roof deck vulnerable to the damaging effects of rain. In some cases, roofs can be torn off completely, even where hurricane straps are in use. Here are common roofing damages caused by hurricanes […]
Filing an Insurance Claim for Roof Damages
Filing an insurance claim for roof damages is a common event for many homeowners. Every season brings conditions that can damage a roof. Spring winds and tornadoes, summer hail storms and lightning strikes, heavy fall rains and the snow and ice of winter may all cause major roof damage. In this roofing guide, we outline […]
Can a Roof Get Damaged By a Tornado, Even if it’s a Few Blocks Away?
There’s a myth about tornadoes that they can destroy one home and leave the home next door absolutely free of damage. In reality, this rarely, if ever, happens. The winds that produce the devastation are simply too powerful to be so precise. This myth has been discussed at length at 10 Dangerous Tornado Myths. If […]
Free Slate Shingle Guide for Estimating the Cost of Slate Roofing
Slate is a roofing material that has a long history of use. It is uniquely beautiful and incredibly long lasting. It is also one of the most expensive types of material used in roofing. Quality slate roofs withstand the elements very well, including rain, wind and hail. Slate roofing is also very low-maintenance, is energy […]
Free Wood Shingles and Shakes Price Guide for Estimating the Cost of Wood Shingles and Shakes Roofing
We at Roofing Tutor have been reviewing different roofing materials and their costs. This review is on Wood Shingles.Wood shingles and shakes have many excellent qualities as roofing materials. They add value and unique beauty to a home and are more durable than many people think. Those made from cedar or redwood naturally resist water. […]
