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A Tree Fell on My Roof: What Should Happen Next?

Quick Answer: Get everyone out of the rooms under the impact, stay at least 30 feet from any downed power line, and call 911 if anyone is hurt, lines are down, or you smell gas. Then call your insurer, have a tree crew remove the tree, get the roof covered, and have the framing inspected […]

What Does Wind Damage Look Like on a Shingle Roof?

Quick Answer: Wind-damaged shingles usually show up as missing pieces, tabs lifted or folded back, creased shingles with a straight line across them, and torn ridge caps. Damage tends to start at the roof’s edges, corners, and ridge, where wind pulls hardest, and a creased tab that lies back down can be nearly invisible from […]

What Is Roof Flashing and Why Does It Fail?

A roof can have perfectly intact shingles and still leak. This surprises most homeowners, because the shingles are the visible, obvious layer that seems like it should be doing all the protective work. The reality is that shingles are only one part of a system, and the transitions between the shingle surface and everything else […]

What Does Hail Damage Actually Look Like on a Roof?

After a significant storm, the calls that come in follow a predictable pattern. Some homeowners saw the hail falling and immediately knew they had a problem. Others saw nothing but heard the noise and are now wondering whether it was serious enough to matter. And a third group had no idea there was a storm […]
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