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
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,
What is a Roofing Supplement, Anyway? The word “supplement” means to “add an extra element or amount” to something. It also means “something that completes or enhances something else.” A roofing supplement claims additional repair costs not included in the original insurance claim. The idea is that the insurance company will issue payments for the
Getting unexpected roof damage can be overwhelming and dismaying, especially if the extent of the damage is great. The prospect of coordinating repair work can add to the stress of the situation. Who wants to add to the mix the hassle of navigating an insurance claim? To many people, although filing a claim will hopefully
It is possible that after a storm goes through your community, you may have some gutter damage. Your gutters may have been crushed or dented by falling branches or high winds might have torn away from the edge of the roof. If either of the above happens to your gutters, the first thing you should
You may not regularly think about it, but it is very important to maintain the health of your roof. Many homeowners recognize the importance of a roof in general, but they don’t end up taking care of it as they should. Besides a tree falling on a roof, they think, what could potentially go wrong?
Homeowner, do you know what condition your roof is in? Chances are, you don’t, especially if you had the roof installed just a few years ago. (“It’s still new! I’m sure it has no damage!”) Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most homeowners assume that a newer roof has no problems and will last for two
Yes, that’s right. The first roofing supplement that we create for you is on the house. So, at a $150 value, this is one deal you should grab! What is a Roofing Supplement? A roofing supplement is a follow-up claim submitted to an insurance company after an initial claim is filed. An initial claim often
