As you may already know, homeowner's insurance companies treat the roof as one of the most important parts of a home today. The roof of your home is your first line of defense against rainwater, hail and other external elements. When you have a damaged roof, you’re likely to have problems within the interior of your home. That will lead to...
For most people buying a home is one of the most exhilarating as well as the most stressful moments in life. The roof of the house is one of the most expensive features of any home. When you consider buying your new home you should make sure that the roof on the house is sturdy, reliable and has been well maintained. A thorough inspection...
Did you know birds and squirrels are capable of damaging your roof? Your neighborhood birds and squirrels have the potential to damage the roof of your home. In addition to keeping up with them, you also need to keep an eye on the home’s regular maintenance because hail damage is not not the only thing you need to consider when thinking...
The DFW area is known for hail damage related roofing stress homeowners have to go through especially during the first half of the year. Hailstorms can cause significant damage to your roof. In fact in the DFW area hailstorms are the primary reason of worry for homeowners. Most people only think about their cars when there is news about a hailstorm....
As the temperature begins to rise in the summer, there are a few things homeowners should know about their homes and how to properly protecting their roof. Did you know the hot sun can cause damage to your existing roof? The good news is there are things under your control you can do to keep your roof healthy and in shape. Here are...
When it's time to get a new roof, we understand that a lot of homeowners get slightly scared. But getting roofing solutions doesn't have to put a shiver down your spine. At HonestRoof.com, we handle roofing projects with integrity and treat homeowners with fairness. Roof projects are not scary to us, because we do them every day. Here are some of the...
Insurance companies have made reading and understanding your insurance claim nearly impossible for homeowners these days. Not understanding your insurance claims papers could end up costing you thousands. We have a way of explaining the entire process that makes it much easier, ensuring that homeowners are in complete control of their insurance money. R.C.V. = REPLACEMENT COST VALUE: The replacement cost value is...
DO NOT BE FOOLED! Are you having to meet with roofers? Is the entire process getting on your nerves? Does it feel like something just isn't right, but you can’t quite put your finger on what it is? Listen to your gut. It’s trying to warn you that something is not right. Finding an honest roofer (among so many self-proclaimed roofing companies and experts) and...
Avoid Middlemen & Sales Commissions! Want to see the true cost of a roof replacement without the sales meetings? Hang up the call! You're only a click away. Homeowner's today are spending far to much time meeting with middlemen and sales people, just to get a written estimate. Unfortunately, most contractors are not interested in bidding your job. Their goal is to convince...
Ridge venting plays an important role in extending the life of your roof system. The long-term performance of your roof doesn’t just depend on acts of god and/or the lack there of. It also depends on something that most homeowners simply don’t think about. Attic Roof Ventilation! The lack of proper attic ventilation for your roof can lead to an all-out voiding...
If you live in Texas, hail storms and hail damages are a constant stress factor, year after year. Hail storms are considered an act of god, therefore, roof damages to your home are typically covered by your homeowners insurance policy. However, hail damages are not always visible from the ground. Because of this, many homeowners are not usually aware of hail damages to their...
A new roof for your home can at times be an expensive project with costs that can vary depending upon where you live, the slope of your roof, the number of stories and the complexity of your roof’s overall design architecture. The average home size in the U.S. is approximately 2000 square feet. Based on that average, for a single-story ranch...
Asphalt roofing shingles are dominant in the US roofing industry. More than 70% of all residential, sloped roofs, including new construction, use asphalt shingles. However, not all asphalt shingle roofing products are created equal. Our goal with this post is to provide you some guidelines as a homeowner to decide which asphalt shingles are best for your roofing project. A Little About...
So, your roof has been hit by a hail storm and needs replacing. You are now ready to hire a roofing company to perform the new roof installation. Two things! You need to know what's covered by your homeowner's insurance policy and what is covered in your roofing warranties. This is very important because installing a new roof could be...
Your home just may need a roof replacement at times other than after a hail damage. You should consider installing a new roof when the existing roof is old, has enough wear and tear or is experiencing missing shingles after every little wind storm. Once the old roof starts to leak, you have waited too long. The roof replacement could have...