Roofing 101
How insurers can determine your roof’s fate
By The Coffee Shops™. Understanding how insurance evaluations influence repairs, replacements and roof restoration. When storm damage strikes, homeowners often wonder what exactly their insurance will cover. In their article, “Repair vs replace: How insurance companies decide what happens to your roof,” The Third Estimate shares insights into how insurance ...
Roof insurance 101
By Emma Peterson. Essential insurance information every homeowner should know about. Insurance is one of those frustrating, bureaucratic parts of life that no one likes spending time thinking about. But when something as expensive as your roof starts having problems, insurance is what can keep those unplanned repair costs ...
Q&A – Navigating contracts
Diving into the world of roofing contracts and estimates. As a homeowner, you aren't likely to encounter many roofing contracts, most people only see one or two in their lifetime. So, when Cole, a homeowner from New York, encountered their first contracts, they wanted to make sure they understood what they ...
Stay informed in the aftermath of a storm
By Emma Peterson. Using research to find the perfect contractor for your repair needs. With the spring months comes both construction and storm season. In fact, many areas in the Midwest and southern regions of the United States have already experienced severe thunderstorms, hail and even tornadoes this year. And ...
Financial benefits homeowners need to consider
By Anna Lockhart. Do you know the best way to save on home renovations or roofing projects? Here’s how! No matter the time of year, there’s one thing that is always at the top of mind for homeowners – how will certain purchases impact my taxes? And with that ...
Getting to know your roof
By Emma Peterson. Curious about the roof over your head? Keep reading to learn about roofing basics! For many homeowners, they will only deal with a reroofing project once or twice in their lifetimes. Because of this, many homeowners don’t know much about their roof and what roof care ...
Q&A – Unexpected plywood underlayment charge
Looking at an additional $6,500 for a reroofing project, this homeowner came to the AskARoofer Experts for clarification. When unexpected charges popped up during a roofing project, Rachel, a homeowner in California, came to our experts for a second opinion, asking: I am currently having my roof replaced. After they tore ...
When can spray foam be used on your roof?
AAR Expert Will Lorenz spray foam is a great product to put over an existing roof system and on new construction. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Will Lorenz partner of General Coatings. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Lauren White: Hello, ...
Why homeowners should ask where their roofing materials come from
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Knowing the source of your roofing materials can make all the difference in project quality. When planning a roof replacement, most homeowners focus on choosing the right contractor, selecting shingles and managing budget. Those are all important decisions. But there is another question that often ...
Should you install a new roof over your old one?
AAR Expert John Kenney explains why you must account for the condition of your roof before deciding what to put on top of it. This is a question I get quite a bit, especially from homeowners trying to balance cost with long-term value. Installing a new roof over an existing one ...
