Roofing Blog

Expert roofing tips, insurance guidance, and industry news — 87 articles

US VERSUS THEM – SIDE BY SIDE

The following posts are side by side comparisons of 2 separate roofing projects located in Carrollton Texas. Both projects were started at the same time by 2...

September 20, 2018

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HonestRoof.com Now Available for Sub-Work

Honestroof.com is now available for Sub-Work! We have received a lot of calls lately from local General Contractors looking to partner up and sub-contract...

July 27, 2018

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WHY HONESTROOF.COM?

Why HonestRoof.com? #1. I Am The Installer. From day 1, the person you meet with and agree to hire is the same person that does the work. No middleman, no...

July 27, 2018

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Roofing

THE TRUTH ABOUT SHINGLES

It’s probably safe to assume that if you’re reading this, you are most likely on the search for a contractor and are considering different types of asphalt...

July 19, 2018

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Roofing

THE TRUTH ABOUT ROOF WARRANTIES

It’s Easy To Be Fooled! You have to have seen it advertised at some point throughout your day. Lifetime Warranty! Roofing contractors all throughout the...

July 12, 2018

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Roofing Insurance

HOW TO FILE YOUR OWN INSURANCE CLAIM

By now, many of you have most likely been approached by hundreds of contractors all wanting to check your roof or handle your insurance claim. Don’t be fooled....

July 11, 2018

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Roofing

WHAT IS THE TRUE COST OF A ROOF REPLACEMENT

How Much Does A New Roof Cost? It’s actually much less then you think. In virtually any industry, from floors to ceilings, repair estimates will...

July 11, 2018

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Roofing

DIPPY DECKING

Waviness In Your Wood Decking If you have ever seen this, you know exactly what we are referring to. Your roof just doesn’t look quite right. Is it a...

July 6, 2018

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HOMEOWNERS WORST ROOFING NIGHTMARE

How Middleman Contractor Jobs Are Ran “Complete shock” was Steve Jackson’s response after returning home from work only to realize the roofing contractor he...

July 6, 2018

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CONTRACTOR ADMITS TO STEALING INSURANCE MONEY

Out of Town Contractor Admits to Stealing Insurance Money. I was approached by a contractor at a supply store today and asked how we are handling our debris...

July 6, 2018

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Roofing

PROPER ATTIC VENTILATION

WHAT IS THE PROPER ATTIC VENTILATION? In a nutshell, there isn’t “1”. Properly ventilating an attic space in the southern regions of the U.S....

July 6, 2018

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Roofing

WHAT IS THE BEST ROOFING SHINGLE

WHAT SHINGLE SHOULD I USE? This is a huge topic of debate amongst homeowners and roofing contractors throughout the DFW area. However, there is phrase that I...

July 5, 2018

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ARE DRONE ROOF INSPECTIONS ACCURATE?

DRONE ROOF INSPECTIONS We are receiving a lot of requests these days for drone inspections. Every so often someone asks, “Hey, wait a minute…are...

July 5, 2018

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HOW TO GET OUT OF A ROOFING CONTINGENCY AGREEMENT

How to Get Out of a Contingency Agreement. This is a question we are asked often. The answer: Contingency agreements are simply tools being used by contractors...

July 3, 2018

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Roofing Scams

GENERAL CONTRACTOR VS ROOFING SPECIALIST

Most homeowners are under the impression that hiring a General Contractor or Jack of All Trades is the way to go when in the process of filing an insurance...

May 18, 2018

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