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Technical Papers
Technical Papers
Weather claims account for 51% of all homeowner's insurance claims. You can get BIG discounts on your insurance by installing a hail-resistant roof. In most cases, a hail-resistant roof upgrade will pay for itself in just 12 - 24 months through reduced insurance premiums.
Thursday, May 17th, 2018
Bethany sees all types of storms this season! Prepare your home for the next storm. Ensure you have RCV coverage, trim trees, inspect roof, secure fencing, secure outdoor furniture, and clean gutters. The most important thing is ensuring you have RCV coverage, otherwise, you may have to pay for your roof out-of-pocket.
Thursday, May 17th, 2018
Most roofs in the Port Aransas, Texas area aren't vented properly, raising A/C costs, reducing the life of the roof, and encouraging growth of mold/mildew. The 2015 International Residential Code requires 1 foot of roof venting per 150 square feet of attic floor area. Most homes do not meet this criteria.
Thursday, May 17th, 2018
Frisco, Texas has been seeing a lot of this lately! Seconds are shingles rejected by the manufacturer's quality control. They are not warrantied by the manufacturer and often fail a home inspection. Disreputable roofing contractors use seconds to save money when doing a job, concealing that fact from the homeowner so they can underbid their reputable competitors.
Thursday, May 17th, 2018
Why Cobar? We make your life easy in Wellston, Oklahoma by following and updating you throughout our simple, 7-step EasyBook process. Making things simple for the customer is hard, so other contractors find it easier to let the customer deal with some or all of the headaches.
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018
Old-school roofing felt tar paper is easily torn and degrades rapidly in sunlight. Make sure your roof comes with a UV-resistant, breathable underlayment. It's not worth letting your roofer save a few pennies to compromise the integrity of your roof.
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
Homeowners in Piedmont are being blindsided by inadequate insurance on their roof. Make sure you have RCV coverage, not ACV coverage, on your home. If you have ACV coverage, you may wind-up having to replace your roof out-of-pocket.
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
Norman has seen it's fair share of hail! But, roof damage is hard to spot, as it typically just leaves a bruise. But, like an apple, it deteriorates over time. It's a matter of when the roof leaks, not if. Waiting to address the issue can cause an issue with mold and even mean your insurance policy won't cover your claim.
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
After you file a claim as a homeowner, it is forwarded to an insurance adjuster. The insurance adjuster's job is to visit your home, assess the damage, and create a scope of work for the repairs. But, why do they do this? What does this consist of? Let us explain.
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
Lewisville: 5 things your insurance might cover when your roof is damaged - new roof decking, fencing/patio decking, grills, A/C units, and sheds/outbuildings. Be sure to verify with your insurance agent that you have metal coverage, or your sheds/outbuildings may not be covered.
Thursday, December 14th, 2017
Good contractors, in Maud or anywhere, will identify things to supplement when the adjuster is on-site. This gives the customer the option to choose what to do about it, such as doing the work themselves or deciding not to fix it (e.g., something cosmetic). If the supplement is filed after the adjuster visits the property, the customer must file an invoice from a contractor in order to receive those funds, and does not have the option of doing the work themselves or leaving it undone.
Tuesday, November 7th, 2017
Not all roofs are created equal. Wind-resistant roofs hold up better than others and work very well. In addition, they are surprisingly affordable and typically add no more than 10-20% to the cost of a roof.
Thursday, October 19th, 2017
We make your life easy for you in Spencer, Oklahoma by being customer-oriented, thorough, loyal, and doing the right thing. If you ever feel we haven't fulfilled this promise, please contact us and we will make it right.
Tuesday, October 10th, 2017
Even the best underlayment can't protect seams in a roof at the valleys and ridges. Ice and water barrier shields a roof by sealing seams in the roof (e.g., at valleys and ridges). So, even if a shingle blows off, the seam is still protected.
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
Re-using roof accessories generally makes a roof more susceptible to leaks in the future. It's not a good idea to re-use roof vents or the flashing/boots surrounding plumbing and furnace vents. Antennas and satellite dishes can be reset without problems, as long as the work is done by a qualified professional.
Thursday, July 6th, 2017
What makes a good roofing contractor? Reputation (length of time in business, credible references, online reviews); Responsibility (thorough cleanup, documented quality control, proof of passing quality control BEFORE final payment); and Protection (General Liability >= $1 MM, Workers' Comp >= $1 MM, ALWAYS warranties the shingles, Workmanship warrant of 3 years or more)
Saturday, August 6th, 2016
Good contractors in Noble will identify items to repair when the adjuster is on-site. This gives the customer the option to choose what to do about it, such as doing the work themselves or deciding not to fix it (e.g., something cosmetic). If the item is caught after the adjuster visit, the customer must file an invoice from a contractor in order to receive those funds, and does not have the option of doing the work themselves or leaving it undone.
Wednesday, May 18th, 2016
Total Technical Papers: 17