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 […]
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 […]
Quick Fixes for a Leaking Roof
We have all awoke in the middle of the night during a storm and wondered if the roof is holding on. Well in many cases the answer is no its not. If you are like the thousands of folks who experience small sotrm related roof damage every year this guide by Roofing Tutor will be […]
How to Repair a Roof In the Winter
Many homeowners are of the impression that if their roof is damaged in the winter, all they can do is to tarp the roof and wait for spring. But that isn’t true! Roof repair can be done in the winter if needed. Before you grab your shovel and pickaxe and climb onto that 12 pitch […]
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 […]
