The biggest names in roofing — GAF and Owens Corning — are powerhouses in the building supplies sector. They produce outstanding roofing materials of uniformly superior quality. They entrust those materials to residential and commercial roofers. How can these companies ensure the quality of their products, after they leave their factories? […]
Alabama’s last significant snowfall was “The Storm of the Century” in 1993. Most Alabamans do not fear major flurries. No, Alabama’s climate mostly revolves around hurricanes, humidity, and water. Lots and lots of water. With the planet’s climate changing and becoming warmer and wetter, all that water affects your commercial property’s roof. […]
The long-lasting relationship you develop with a commercial roofer must revolve around your company’s roof, your needs, and your concerns. The roofer you team up with must have industry expertise, the right equipment, and highly trained crews — those are givens. Yet what else must your commercial roofer know? […]
Vetting a commercial roofer for many commercial property managers consists of one thing: what the bid is. Yet far more is riding on your choice of commercial roofer than just a one-time bid. Consider these three ways to vet and select a commercial roofer to protect your company’s roof. […]
Your insurance company provides limited protection for your Huntsville-area home. We say limited because every homeowner policy differs. Some provide complete coverage for all manner of storm damage; others may have high deductibles. Some will pay replacement costs; others will provide minimal coverage. When dealing with a storm-damaged roof, you will understand the process better by putting yourself in the shoes of your insurance adjuster. […]
Even as adults, we crave acceptance. We want people to like us, often in the worst of times. Be your roofer’s BFF during the hectic aftermath of storms by taking a few precautionary steps. Why do you want to be your roofer’s BFF? Because your roof protects just about everything you own. A storm’s damage can ruin not just your roof, but your belongings as well. […]
Most homeowners don’t read all the print in their homeowners insurance policy. It is not all fine print, but even the reasonably sized wording is easy to ignore. Yet your policy spells out important information you need to know when making a roofing insurance claim. […]
A bit of bad weather can mean more than just a few jittery nerves. It can leave behind a damaged roof, the headache of filing an insurance claim, and the uncertainty which comes from an unfamiliar process. How can you make your roofing insurance claim worry free? […]
Among Alabama’s Top 10 weather events, according to the National Weather Service, are three hurricanes, one snow storm (yup; a snow storm, in 1993), a tropical storm, four tornadoes, and one heat wave. Birmingham has stood in the path of many of those historic weather systems. It’s not a record to be either proud nor ashamed of, but it does provide a note of caution. Your Birmingham home’s roof can be damaged by a whole lot more than a heavy downpour. […]
When signing a contract with a roofer for a new roof, many a homeowner must wonder exactly what is included in roof replacement. It is an enormous job, one that first puts your home at some risk before protecting it for decades into the future. […]
