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. […]
John D. Rockefeller was one of the wealthiest Americans to have ever lived. Worth roughly $189 billion in today’s terms according to Wealthy Matters, Rockefeller routinely gave dimes away to little children. He knew the value of saving and encouraged his young audiences to save and invest. Energy Star-rated shingles are one way to both spend and save when getting a new roof. […]
All major manufacturers of roofing materials warrant, or insure, their products against factory defects. With modern industrial processes, though, claims for these problems are rare. More important than looking only at warranties is checking all aspects of a contractor. A good place to start is with the requirements to be an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor. […]
Seasons now seem replaced by flavors. We go not from fall to winter, but from pumpkin-spice season to mulled cider season to — well, you get the point. […]
How many times has your Birmingham home’s roof been damaged so badly you had to file an insurance claim? […]
That loose shingle — is it something you can ignore, have repaired by a handyman, or should you file an insurance claim on it? […]
With a severe storm of any kind — tornado, hailstorm, hurricane (remember Ivan?) or another Snowpocalypse — your roof can take a tremendous beating. […]
The folks at Home Advisor say a new roof on a Birmingham-area home will cost between $5,129 – $10,015, with a national average price of around $7,500. On the other hand, Cost Owl says to expect a cost of $2,500 to $6,000 for a 2,000-square-foot roof. For a third opinion, Cost Versus Value says a roof replacement project will run $19,100. How on earth can you know what to expect from a roof replacement project? […]
