Month: April 2019

Your roof is your home’s largest and most vital asset to keeping your living space dry and damage free.  Choosing a Haag certified inspector, like one of our team members at Roof Guard Company, will ensure you your home will have the best chance.  Our team members are skilled and qualified to provide you with the best solutions for your needs.  This means our team has exceeded the comprehensive testing and damage assessment training set by the Haag program.

How we benefit you and your home

1. Credibility-Haag certification is recognize by ALL insurance companies so u are SURE your roof will be evaluated without any complications.  These reports have deep credibility which carries weight when providing report conclusions.
2. Outstanding Roofing Solutions-Our highly skilled team at Roof Guard Company are here to make sure your roof is restored to its great condition.  As a Haag certified team, we are able to provide vast expertise in the manufacturing, installation, weathering, maintenance, and repair costs for all major types of roofing.  No matter the damage due to wind, hair, or everything in between, you can be assured we have the expertise to handle the situation with ease.
3. Accurate Inspection of Roof Damage-By choosing a Haag certified contractor, you can save yourself from the stress and hassle from inaccurate estimates which can lead to problems with your insurance adjuster.

At Roof Guard Company we are here for you after a major storm.  Our team is well equipped for damage assessment, inspection safety, roof area calculations and applicable codes.  Call us first and put your mind at ease!  We will take care of the rest!

Does it come out of the roof?  Check it out!  Chimneys, skylights, plumbing vents, or satellite/cable fixtures are the most common sources of leaks that can stop the natural flow of the water off your roof.

Living on the edge!  Drip edges keep the water away from the fascia and move it off the roof.  If you’re drip edge is missing or damaged, it can cause the wood to rot.  Always make sure to check the drip edges when looking for a leak.

Step-by-step.  Check areas where step flashing was installed as this is another common are where leaks form.  Common areas to check are roof to wall transitions, dormers, or wherever a low-quality sealant or mastic could’ve been used.

What’s in the attic?  Before you blame the roof, check out your attic.  It could be leaking from improper ventilation, plumbing air conditioning, condensation, vent fans, or an animal/bug infestation.  Signs to look out for include:  Algae stains on interior plywood, mold, wet insulation even though no rainfall, black rings around nails indicating moisture, no ventilation, or the intake vents clogged.

Get out of the gutter!  Most homeowners neglect maintaining this part of their home.  Your gutters should be installed and sloped to ensure proper drainage, fastened tightly, and free of debris.  This should be left to the professionals!  Ladders are risky business, but that’s a topic for another day!  So call us 1^st for a free inspection!

Think you may have hail damage to your roof?  Call a local, professional contractor BEFORE filing a claim with your insurance company.  The inspection will determine if your roof damage needs to be claimed by insurance.  Your roofer will be able to provide you with the quality service you and your home deserve.

How does hail damage shingles?  Upon impact it will cause a tear or a dimple in the shingle.  Granules will then come loose which remove the protection from the damaging sun and heat.  Over time, crack and tears will from degrading the asphalt.  Then a storm comes along and you have water leaking through he shingles into your home.

It only takes a 1’’ hail stone to cause damage to your roof.  Roofs with more than one layer of shingles may actually be impacted by smaller stones due to the softer support surface directly below the top layer of shingles.

So remember, BEFORE you do anything, CALL a local professional contractor, like us!