We are fast approaching the April 3, 2011 anniversary date of one of the biggest hail storms ever to hit our area and a significant number of those damaged properties are still awaiting necessary repairs to address the damage. If you own such a property, it is important you realize that your insurance company likely […]
Posts Categorized: Roof repair & maintenance
Toe boards are routinely installed on steep roofs to provide footing for workers so they can more easily & safely maneuver upon the roof. Toe Boards are also used to provide support for tools and materials being stacked upon the roof. When properly installed, toe boards do not result in damage to the roof, but […]
Bathroom ceiling fans that vent directly into an attic will move an immense amount of moisture laden air from the home’s interior to the attic. This can result in serious consequences, especially during cold winter months. Excessive moisture in attics can reduce the effectiveness of the attic’s insulation, cause condensation to occur within the attic, […]
Roof Power Vents are equipped with a thermostat which turns the vents on when attic temperatures reach around 100 degrees. However, when temperatures are less than 100 degrees ventilation of the attic is still quite necessary, especially during the cold winter months when warm moisture-laden air escapes from the living space into the attic. For […]
Senate Bill 101 was recently signed in to law by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, being represented in part as legislation to protect “homeowners” from contractors who represent themselves as “insurance claims specialists”. What this bill actually does however is protect the insurance industry by making it more difficult and more costly for homeowners in Missouri […]
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 […]
How do you find out if your Roof Really Totaled? When a homeowner incurs a loss covered by their homeowner’s insurance, they typically will receive a loss statement from their insurance company which itemizes the dollar amount being allowed for each component of the damaged property. For example, when a roof is damaged to the […]
What makes Vaught Roofing a Better Roofing Company? We are in fact a local, family owned business (2nd generation) that takes pride in its work and we will be there to stand behind our work. Larry Vaught went to Ruskin High School in the 50’s & his two son’s, Kevin & Mike Vaught went to […]
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 […]
Here are some tips to help guide you through the calm after the hail storm that damaged many homes in our area on April 3rd. #1 Do not call your insurance company & file a claim until you are confident you have significant damage. If you file a claim before you know whether or not […]