Storm Chasers: Inspecting Your Roofing System for Damage After a Storm

Tulsa and the rest of Oklahoma face a number of storms each year. Although many people are used to the weather and understand how to prepare for such disturbances, many people are not entirely aware of the steps they should be taking after a storm has passed.

Cleaning up debris around the house is important, but don’t forget to check the condition of your roof after a storm. What signs of damage should you scan for? Here are a few suggestions from professional roofing companies that serve Tulsa:

If the storm had significantly strong winds…

It isn’t unusual to see strong rains accompanied by strong winds. Although many people are concerned about how strong winds may break their windows, powerful gusts can also take its toll on your roof:

Check for Any Shingles on the Ground

Needless to say, finding some of your roof’s shingles behind the bushes in your garden is a bad thing. Strong winds can easily blow off loose shingles on your roof, exposing the underlayment and decking below to excessive water.

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Tulsa Roofing: How to Increase Your Chances at Insurance Claim Success

It can be stressful for a Tulsa homeowner to discover significant damage to his roof. Having to navigate the insurance claim process can require spending lots of time talking to insurance adjusters, mortgage lenders, and roofing contractors. To ensure you handle the insurance claim process with as little issues as possible, your Tulsa roofing professionals recommend that you follow these three steps.

Find out what your policy covers

Some policies account for the age of the roof at the time of damage. For example, if your roof is less than a decade old, your policy may cover the full cost of the repair. If its older than a decade, you may only be reimbursed for a percentage of the value of the damage roof. Some policies will cover only the depreciated value of the roof regardless of its age. The easiest way for you to find out the scope of your coverage is to contact your insurance provider.

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Different Types of Residential Roofing Available for Your Home

Creating a home that you can be proud of is high on everyone’s list. Interior decorating and beautiful landscaping are obvious things to put first, but have you considered the effect your roof has on the overall look of your home?

While aesthetically pleasing, a good roof does more than just improve visual appeal. It insulates and protects your home from the elements and wildlife, and could even add value to your property. A beautiful roof that helps keep household bills at a minimum sounds great, but which material will suit your taste and aesthetics best?

Rolled Roofing

Perhaps the cheapest roofing material available, rolled roofing is applied in large sections and is usually stapled to the building structure. As it’s not the most attractive option, most people choose rolled roofing to apply on sheds or outbuildings. You may also consider it for areas of your roof that are flat, as you won’t be able to see it from below and the material is excellent at keeping water out. Read more on this article: http://bit.ly/2qYMTRD

Common Roofing Problems for Residential Homeowners and How to Fix Them

As a residential homeowner, you want your roof to last for many years. The typical asphalt/composition roof lasts around 20 years, but you’ll need to properly maintain it to achieve such a long lifespan. This involves repairing common issues that may develop over the years. Here’s a list of some of them.

Curling/Clawed Shingles

A common problem homeowners experience is when their shingles start curling, especially with the corners. There’s no reason to be alarmed just yet, because replacing a shingle or two is relatively inexpensive. It’s when many shingles start curling when you have a problem, which may indicate that your roof is aging or the roof is getting too hot.

In either case, you’ll want to fix this problem because otherwise, the shingles will become rigid and break off completely. A simple fix involves securing the shingles with some sort of glue. Roof sealant may also be applied so that the curled shingles stay down. If you don’t feel up to it, just get help from residential roofing companies. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2oLj1e8