Your roof plays a critical role in protecting your house from UV rays, rain, hail, snow and wind. Most homeowners don’t pay much attention to this house component until it fails and water makes its way down the walls. Learn about the factors influencing a roof’s lifespan and how inspections and roof repair can help its longevity.
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Everyone loves the shade but sometimes it isn’t as helpful as you might think. Texas has beautiful large trees with sprawling branches that sometimes reach over your home. Although tree branches are providing shade, they can also harm your roof.
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San Antonio has seen its fair share of hail recently. What’s worse, hail damage is not always clear and can be hidden under your shingles. Even though you can not see the damage it doesn’t mean your roof is not at risk.
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If you live in an area that is wooden or dense with vegetation, you may be prone to invasions from raccoons, rats, and more. One of the prime points of entry for these critters is your roof. Do the following things to make sure your roof remains critter-proof for years to come.
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The most common types of roof problems might be right under your nose. Here’s what to look for.
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Asphalt shingles, or asphalt roof tiles, are one of the most popular choices for residential roofs in the United States. They are inexpensive to manufacture, simple to install, and affordable for homeowners. They provide competitive weatherproofing and insulation with a muted look that fits nearly any style of home.
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Slate roof tiles are made of dense, sedimentary rock composed of clay. Sometimes, metamorphosis will cause volcanic ash to harden into slate. Its mineral structure and density allow for easy cleaving. The cleaved structure is durable and weather resistant.
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Begin the process of creating an insurance claim immediately after a hail storm has passed. You’ll need plenty of evidence and time to ensure that your claim is plausible. If you have existing sun damage or a leaky roof, it will not be covered by your claim.
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Roofing needs in Texas are unique due to the amount of sunshine that Texas homes must endure. Roofs put up with a constant battering from the sun’s rays and unpredictable shifts in temperature. It can spell disaster for cheap roofing.
Not only is it important to familiarize yourself with the types of roofing available to you, but it’s imperative that you know about roofing materials as well.
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Roofing has to be manufactured and installed to deal with a barrage of elements, but the sun is its most common enemy. It blasts your roof with damaging rays and heat on sunny days and destroys the structure of your roof with UV rays even on cloudy and rainy days.
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