Most Common Roof Repair Costs and How Long they Take to Complete
A roof needs regular maintenance like any other parts of your home including the HVAC system and the yard. Here’s an overview of the most common roofing repair jobs and how long you can expect a contractor to be on the job. Replacement of Damaged of Missing Shingles If you’ve had a heavy storm involving […]
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 […]
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 […]
Does Ice Dams Cause Damage to the Roof or Shingles?
With winter on its way, many homeowners are concerned about the effects snow and ice can have on their home, especially their roof. Can snow damage a roof and shingles? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. Every year, snow build-up on roofs is a major cause of damage to both the shingles and to the roof […]
Roof Snow Removal, 3 Ways to Get the Snow off Your Roof
Winter is on the way, and with it comes snow and the possible damage it can cause to your roof. There are certain times when removing snow from a roof is a good idea. If the roof is not rated for heavy snow, it may be in danger of collapsing, though this happens on barns […]
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Hail Damage?
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 […]
What Can a Homeowner Do to Extend Roof Life?
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 […]
