Dealing With Fallen Trees On Your Roof

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Trees are beautiful, as long as they remain where they should be --- at the yard, rooted in the ground. The moment trees get old, or during calamities where it gets hit by severe lightning or wind, trees can get dislodged and some of its partscould get dangerously unattached, like the limb or branches; and if the tree is big enough, these parts could accidentally land in your house's roof and that would be messy and costy.

 

How do we manage when situations like this one happen? Hoping that it won't, but just in case it does, when a tree falls on top of your roof, the first thing you have to do (aside from making sure that no one got hurt), is to contact your home insurance company and inquire if your house is covered or not. The first thing that would be asked by your insurance company is to identify the owner of the fallen tree. If it's your tree, then chances are, the conflicts would be a lot slimmer and your insurance can be claimed without much hassle. However, in cases when the tree belongs to your neighbor, it may mean more investigation before you can righfully get your roof repaired using the insurance claims.

Here's how most cases are resolved for instances like these,as per discussed by Better Business Bureau:

Did you ever wonder what would happen when your tree falls on your neighbor's house during a wind storm? Who would be responsible? Will your homeowner's insurance policy cover their damage? This would be considered an act of Mother Nature and is not covered unless it was caused by your negligence.  This particular question is one that comes up often since we have so many hail and wind storms during this time of the year.

Aside from your insurance company, you can also ask for assistance from an expert roofing company to help you in estimating possible costs for the repair of damaged roofing systems due to a fallen tree.

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Tips In Choosing Roof Contractors

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Before you sign any contract or agreement of any form with your professional roofing contractors, make sure you have a checklist of things to consider and ask regarding the company you are about to hire. Do they have an active business license and are they insured properly? Are all of the employees covered? A professional residential contractor should have general liability and auto insurance, and workers compensation.

 

Check with the CCB and the Better Business Bureau.

 

Are they responsible to make sure everything is covered, including pulling permits, ordering materials, drawing up blueprints, etc.

 

Make certain that the brand of material is written on the contract, not just the color or design. There is a lot of garbage that is out there that may look similar, but are not the same quality.

 

What is their experience? How many customers do they have?

 

Any residential contractor that has survived 5 or more years working in the same area probably does reasonable work. Also look at experience doing home improvements like the one you are proposing. Are they members of any trade associations or chamber of commerce?

 

Get references and actually call them. You can ask questions like:

• On a scale of 1-10 how satisfied were you?
• Did they finish on time or were there long delays?
• How close was the final cost to the estimate?
• If you had another project to do, how likely would you be to use this contractor again?
• Would you recommend them to your family or friends?
• How did they clean up?

 

Disputes happen. Find out ahead of time how they will be resolved. It should be in the contract that disputes will go to mediation or arbitration instead of the through our costly legal system.

 

In the long run cheaper is not always better. You generally get what you pay for when hiring a contractor. You will be living with the finished work for a long time. The few dollars that you save now may be long forgotten down the road but low quality work can frustrate you indefinitely.

 

This is your project. Be sure things will get done the way you want them. Any good residential contractor will have suggestions and ideas (one advantage of hiring a contractor is access to their experience) but in the end you need to be the final word. Be sure you and the contractor are on the same page here.

 

Here's an article that talks about some Advice On Choosing a Contractor:

When choosing a roofing contractor you should consider your choice very carefully and you are advised to check them out before employing them. If you employ a good reputable roofing contractor in terms of price, reliability and workmanship, the potential for problems will be greatly reduced.

Hey face it, when having a roofing project done "stuff happens". Subcontractors don't show up, materials need to be replaced, Moisture damage is found and needs attention, weather slows progress, and any number of issues can come up. The critical thing is that if you are reasonable and you are working with a reasonable contractor that you trust, things can be resolved out to everyone's satisfaction.

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All You Need To Know About Fireproof Roof

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Our home is the greatest investment we could ever have and it would be such a waste if it were to be burned down in ashes. Keeping our family and home safe from fire is made easier now since scientific studies and testing have been done to compare and contrast different materials that can be possibly used in a roofing system.

 

One of the many ways to prevent fire from starting in our house is to make sure that the roofing system is well-installed and made from reliable materials. Here's an article that shares some useful tips:

 

Recent wild fires in California and elsewhere increase our awareness of the importance of safety considerations in home building and property protection.

While in a firestorm, the home may catch fire in a variety of ways, protecting the roof from fire is just one key. Fire resistant sidewalls, not having shrubbery and even grass up near the house, keeping the area around the house cleared of wood and brush debris and many other preventative measures are important components to keeping your property safe. However, the number one investment you can make for your dwelling is to protect the roof from fire.

 

So you see, in order for fire to be prevented, the best way is to target the roof. Just like this video below. It shows us the types of shingles that can help prevent fire:

 

 

 

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How To Handle Heavy Snow Build-up On Your Roof

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After a heavy snowfall, roofers recommend removing as much snow off of your roof as possible. Heavy snow not only adds excessive weight to your roof, which can cause major roof damage, but sets in motion a really annoying (and potentially expensive) phenomenon called the ice dam.

 

As the rooftop snow melts and refreezes, it forms dams of ice at the roof edges. These ice dams trap melted snow causing the water to pool. Without proper drainage, the water has nowhere to go and eventually takes the path of least resistance making its way into the home causing significant water damage to insulation, walls, and ceilings.

 

Keeping your roof clear of snow is the quick fix way to prevent the formation of ice dams. Roof rakes and snow shovels can be used to pull snow off of the roof. However, chipping and channeling ice dams can be tricky, especially if they have had time to thicken. Before making an attempt to do the job yourself, be sure you know how to safely remove heavy snow from your roof and deal with ice dams. When in doubt, call on the professionals. The last thing you want is to cause more damage resulting in an additional roof repair bill.

 

In the article below, How to Keep Your Roof from Collapsing, gives us some quick guide on how to avoid excessive damage during winter nightmares:

 

Winter nightmares aren't just limited to dangerous roads and extreme cold. With heavy snowfall comes the threat of building damages and collapses. According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in the first 48 hours after the Groundhog Day snowstorm, there were more than 80 collapses and buildings with structural weaknesses reported to MEMA.

 

Snow-related building collapses are usually caused by heavy loads of snow on roofs, so this season has been unique because of the extreme weather. Recent rain and sleet made the situation even worse, since the rain could get soaked up by the snow and add even more weight to roofs.

 

A cubic foot of dry snow weighs about 6 to 8 pounds, while one cubic foot of packed snow could weigh up to 20 pounds. The same volume of ice can weigh three times this amount.

 

There is a permanent solution to ridding yourself of ice dams altogether and that involves installing more adequate insulation, sealing, and roof ventilation to your home. The upfront cost of such upgrades may seem hefty, but in the long run, you'll save money on your energy bill and sanity.

Just remember, a heavy snowfall can be winter fun for everyone, especially when you have someone else clearing your snow-covered roofs.

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How To Handle Heavy Snow Build-up On Your Roof

How To Handle Heavy Snow Build-up On Your Roof appeared first on www.Roofer911.com

After a heavy snowfall, roofers recommend removing as much snow off of your roof as possible. Heavy snow not only adds excessive weight to your roof, which can cause major roof damage, but sets in motion a really annoying (and potentially expensive) phenomenon called the ice dam.

 

As the rooftop snow melts and refreezes, it forms dams of ice at the roof edges. These ice dams trap melted snow causing the water to pool. Without proper drainage, the water has nowhere to go and eventually takes the path of least resistance making its way into the home causing significant water damage to insulation, walls, and ceilings.

 

Keeping your roof clear of snow is the quick fix way to prevent the formation of ice dams. Roof rakes and snow shovels can be used to pull snow off of the roof. However, chipping and channeling ice dams can be tricky, especially if they have had time to thicken. Before making an attempt to do the job yourself, be sure you know how to safely remove heavy snow from your roof and deal with ice dams. When in doubt, call on the professionals. The last thing you want is to cause more damage resulting in an additional roof repair bill.

 

In the article below, How to Keep Your Roof from Collapsing, gives us some quick guide on how to avoid excessive damage during winter nightmares:

 

Winter nightmares aren't just limited to dangerous roads and extreme cold. With heavy snowfall comes the threat of building damages and collapses. According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in the first 48 hours after the Groundhog Day snowstorm, there were more than 80 collapses and buildings with structural weaknesses reported to MEMA.

 

Snow-related building collapses are usually caused by heavy loads of snow on roofs, so this season has been unique because of the extreme weather. Recent rain and sleet made the situation even worse, since the rain could get soaked up by the snow and add even more weight to roofs.

 

A cubic foot of dry snow weighs about 6 to 8 pounds, while one cubic foot of packed snow could weigh up to 20 pounds. The same volume of ice can weigh three times this amount.

 

There is a permanent solution to ridding yourself of ice dams altogether and that involves installing more adequate insulation, sealing, and roof ventilation to your home. The upfront cost of such upgrades may seem hefty, but in the long run, you'll save money on your energy bill and sanity.

Just remember, a heavy snowfall can be winter fun for everyone, especially when you have someone else clearing your snow-covered roofs.

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