Hailstorms can cause significant damage to homes, and when these storms hit, roofing companies are in high demand. As a roofer, it’s essential to be prepared for the sudden influx of customers and ensure that your business can efficiently manage the workload. It pays to be proactive—not reactive! Below are 7 tips that will help
Roofing is a demanding job that requires hard work and specialized skills. As such, it is no surprise that roofers have their fair share of complaints and challenges. Below are the top three complaints roofers have when completing roof repair projects–and a partial solution to one of those complaints. #1 Materials and Weather Roofers often
What are roofing supplements? Roofing supplements are additional insurance claims filed when a roofing contractor requests trades, labor, or materials that were not a part of the original roofing claim. For example, an insurance adjuster may not have accounted for the correct number of roofing materials (shingles, flashing, drip edge, etc.) needed to repair the
If you work in the roofing industry, dealing with insurance claim estimates, adjusters, and paperwork can be a hassle. Many contractors find it their least favorite part of the job, and it’s no surprise why. Administrative tasks like these can quickly eat up 50% or more of your day, leaving little time for the essential
Three Additional Roof Components In Part One, we looked at six of the nine standard components that must be considered when replacing a roof–decking, flashing, underlayment, drip edges, ice and water shields, and asphalt shingles (or another cladding material). Now in Part Two, we look at the last three roofing components that typically need to
Homeowners, Here’s Your Guide When you glance at a typical asphalt shingle roof, what you mostly see are the shingles. However, the shingles are only one of nine components that make up the entire system that is your roof! If you were asked to name all nine parts of your roofing system, you may not
Have you noticed roof leaks, lots of missing shingles, or other roof damage? Is your roof at the end of its life? Has your insurance company suggested you get a new roof? If it’s time to get a new roof, start thinking about getting quotes/estimates from roofers. Here’s what you need to know about how
Winter, especially in northern states, is probably the most damaging season for properties. Roofs receive the brunt of the impact, and homeowners with any winter roof issues should not wait until springtime to make assessments and repairs. Following are three common winter rooftop issues, plus tips to handle those issues. If you are consistently aware
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Unless you’re proficient with Xactimate software and you understand how to write estimates, you should hire professionals to do the job. When you hire the team at American Roof Supplements to write your estimate, you’ll be able to present a complete, professional document to the insurance adjuster. This will minimize pushback from the insurance company,
