Effective January 1st, 2011 GAF increased the warranty period for shingles of their 30 year & 40-year warranted shingles to “lifetime” warranted shingles. Many other shingle manufacturer’s have since followed GAF’s lead & increased the warranty period for shingles at their companies as well. So, if you have a material labeled as being GAF 30 […]
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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 […]
Haag Certified Training and Certification at Vaught Roofing Company. Key employees of Larry L. Vaught Roofing are enrolled to become Haag Certified this December. Haag Engineering is a recognized industry leader in the assessment of hail damage to roofs and offers training so those passing the training will be Haag Certified as an expert in […]
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 […]
An important reason for providing attic ventilation is to remove water vapor, which tends to accumulate in attic spaces. Moisture laden air (a.k.a. water vapor) from a home’s interior will find its way into the attic spaces above and unless adequate ventilation of the attic is provided, the water vapor will accumulate in the attic. […]
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 […]
Our Roof Repair Schedule is filling up. Larry Vaught Roofing has a great reputation for doing exceptionally good work. Because of our reputation, we typically have a lengthy back log of work on schedule. If you need a job completed promptly we can occasionally accommodate, but please be aware we routinely have a waiting list […]
Beware of another Roofing Scam in the Kansas City area. If a storm causes damage to your home, beware of the contractor offering to perform all of the necessary repairs for whatever amount they can get your insurance company to agree to pay. These companies are often simply looking for a way to get their […]
If you watch the news much, you’ve undoubtedly seen more than one story about a homeowner who paid a Roofing Contractor deposits up front and never saw the company return to do any work. The sad truth is it happens all the time! Consumers are simply too trusting and evidently there are a lot of […]