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Replacing a storm damaged roof in Louisville KY

Common Things Left Off an Insurance Claim

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A dependable roofing system requires much more than shingles. A roofing contractor worth his salt will take into account the worthiness of the underlying roof deck, attic ventilation, flashing, fascia, the water permeability of roof features, the gutter system, the direction of water runoff and much, much more. Some of these other important elements are commonly left off of estimates provided by insurance carriers. The reason for this is two-fold. First, most insurance adjusters are […]

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Insurance Claim Process

More Than a Roof Over Your Head – A Roof that You Can Count On The insurance claim process can be complicated and frustrating. Most homeowners are not prepared to battle with the same insurance company that is there to protect them. Unfortunately, this may be necessary to get a quality roof with a full warranty. Most insurance companies will try to negotiate for a bargain roof. But we know that you need more than […]

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Roofing Basics

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Know and Understand Your Roof It’s important to us at Roof It Right, that you know and understand exactly what you are getting when you get a roof repair or replacement. We are the #EducationRoofer! If you have any roofing-related questions, reach out to us and let us know how we can help! Basic Roofing Terminology:

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Do You Have Hail Damage?

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Has Your Home Suffered a Hail or Wind Storm? Hail and wind can be disastrous for your home. Depending on the severity of a hail or wind storm, the damage may be immediately evident, but that’s not always the case. Many times the damage caused by a storm may go completely unnoticed until much time has passed. Even though damage to a roof, siding, gutters, etc. may not be apparent from the ground, that does […]

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Trust a Roofing Company With Your Storm Damage Claim?

Who Should You Trust? Insurance Company or Roofer? Why should you trust a roofing company to help you with your storm damage insurance claim? I recently had to have my broken windshield replaced on my truck. I called my agent, told them I needed to get it replaced, and they asked if I knew of a company that performed the service or if I would like for them to recommend someone. Of course, I don’t […]

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Be Prepared for Seasonal Changes!

Are You Prepared for Seasonal Changes? We hope everyone is off to a great new year! Despite it being winter, things are staying relatively steady here at Roof It Right, LLC. After the Fall weather change, rain, and leaves dropping, we have been getting quite a few calls for leaks…so, I thought I would write about what you can do to avoid having to make the same call. Being proactive by calling a professional roofing […]

Roof Decking is Critical to Performance!

It’s What’s Under the Shingles that Count!We often encounter problems to roof decking during replacement. Especially, in older homes. Althoughwe try to prepare customers for the cost up front, it can still be a shock when the necessaryreplacements are tallied. We do our best to estimate deck replacement before every job, butsometimes it is just not possible. If you are facing costly roof deck replacement, think about the costsyou will face if you do not […]

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Spray Foam Insulation

Spray Foam Do’s and Don’ts More than once we have encountered mold and rot issues with spray foam insulation. The ability of foam insulation to control drafts and lower the energy costs of heating and cooling your home far exceed that of traditional insulation. However, the same ability of spray foam to seal out drafts can also seal in moisture. Careful practice and consideration must be applied during construction and installation to prevent these issues. […]

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When Your Insurance Company Gives You a List of ‘Approved Contractors’

“No one can slave for two masters.”In the contracting world, we serve the interests of our customers. At least for most of us that is the case. But for some contractors there are two masters.Let me explain. When a homeowner has damage to an insured piece of property, often the insurance company will “recommend” or provide an “approved” list of contractors. When this happens, the homeowner is usually very appreciative and thankful to the insurance […]

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Choosing Home Exterior Colors

What Color Should Your Home Exterior Be?Have you ever seen a house painted pink with purple trim and shutters? I have, and it wasn’t as pretty as you might think. Although everyone is entitled to their own opinion on what they find to be attractive color choices for the exterior of their home, most people tend to try and be considerate of what their neighbors might think as well.Although homes across the country vary greatly […]

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