Concrete tile roofs require “two” flashings around vent pipes. One flashing is to be installed with the underlayment and another flashing is to be installed with the roof tiles. However, it is not uncommon to find tile roofs that only have a flashing integrated with the underlayment (i.e. beneath the tile), but no flashing integrated […]
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Don’t Wait for Roof Repair on your home. This tip is brief, but important. If you have roof repair needs of any sort, don’t postpone the process of getting estimates & contracting to have the work done. I say this because virtually every reputable roofing contractor in the area is booked-up for the next several […]
Are you in a big hurry to get your roof replaced after the April 3rd hail storm? If so, is it because you think you only have so long to file a claim & only a short period of time to get the work completed? Well, maybe the following information will help. I recently asked […]
Make sure your Insurance Settlement Amount is based on equivalent roofing material. Virtually all composition shingle manufacturers offer 3 weights of laminated (a.k.a. “Timberline” type) shingles. Typically, the lightest weight laminated composition shingle offered weighs ~250 pounds per 100 square feet of roof area. The middle weight shingles weigh ~285 pounds & the heavy weight […]
When you receive a Roofing Proposal please be wise. A few days ago my service representative shared a story with me that left me totally baffled. His story was about a homeowner whom he had recently presented our reroof proposal to. As is typical of all of our proposals, it was quite detailed & professionally […]
Beware many Roofing Sub Crews Often are not Covered by Workers Compensation Insurance. Since construction is a dangerous job, laws mandatorily require businesses who perform services in the construction industry to provide Workers Compensation Insurance coverage for their employees. But those same laws provide a loop hole which allows “owners” (those having at least 10% […]
Since many homeowners do not have a clear understanding as to how a disputed roof damage claim is handled per the terms of a standard Home Owner’s Insurance policy, to follow is a general explanation of the process. Let’s imagine you are advised by a qualified roof inspector that your roof has sustained significant storm […]
GAF ELK is now manufacturing 30-year Camelot composition shingles and intends to manufacture a 30-year Country Mansion and 30-year Grand Slate shingle this spring. So, if you love the looks of the lifetime warranted Camelot, lifetime warranted Country Mansion, or the lifetime warranted Grand Slate shingles, but your budget won’t allow the lifetime variety, you […]
It has been a busy Autumn for Roofing Inspections! As much as I like to promptly post a new “Tip” on our website each month, we have simply been too busy the last few months for me to get the time (until now). The reason for us being so busy is a fairly significant hail […]
Asphalt Shingles are in the news lately. As they become more expensive and in shorter supply, it appears that asphalt shingles manufacturers may be looking for ways to “reduce” the amount of asphalt required in the manufacture of their shingles. We have not heard a lot about the subject yet, but have been told asphalt […]