Think about it. An asphalt shingle roof is designed to last on average 25-30 years. During this period of time residents in the Greater Louisville area should expect to see 3-4 events that could lead to significant ice dams. It only takes one to cause major damage to your home.How Much Does It Cost?Most houses can have Ice and Water Shield installed for less than $1000 in additional cost to their roof replacement. Most insurance […]
Charred wood might be good for a great-tasting bourbon whiskey, but when it comes to the structural elements of your home, age and fire damage don’t quite add the same kind of value. In Louisville, KY there’s many a homeowner with ties to our rich bourbon heritage, and unfortunately many a historical homeowner with fire damage to their home. The worst of the damage has usually been covered and repaired, but we frequently encounter roofs […]
What type of material should you use on your low-slope or commercial flat roof? There are many factors to consider. The foremost for a business owner is likely going to be price, but there definitely should be other considerations, especially if the owner intends to retain the property for any significant period of time. Below are a set of questions to consider when choosing a flat roofing material: Will I be able to find a […]
Tired of GUNK in your gutters, but can’t decide on gutter screens or helmets…? We recently had a customer that was VERY concerned over which type of gutter cover to use on her home. We’ll call her Pam. Pam was understandably confused about how to solve her problem… how to keep GUNK out of her gutters. She had thoroughly researched the various types and manufacturers of gutter cover products. With a wealth of information from […]
What’s the Deal with Metal Roofs?Metal or Shingle?Aluminum and composite steel metal roofs have had their day, and now that they’ve been around a few decades, we are finally able to accurately debate their advantages and disadvantages when compared to shingle roofs.These types of metal roofs were popularized in the 90’s as a long-lasting alternative to shingle roofs. They were marketed as a lifetime roofing product that could withstand the sun, severe wind and hail […]
If you have a home project that will require you to hire a contractor, you should really do your homework and find one that has proper insurance coverage. Hiring a contractor with no or improper insurance coverage can be disastrous. Homeowner’s insurance does not typically cover damages to your home caused by a hired contractor. Think about this: If a contractor is unwilling or unable to purchase insurance for their business, not only to protect […]
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 […]
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:
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 […]
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 […]