The typical Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana home is no stranger to some heavy weather. Sometimes, it’s a powerful hailstorm, other times it might be a tornado. Even heavy squalls tend to leave their mark on homes, especially the roofs. So, if there’s a storm and it damages your roof,...
You may think of your home as your own, but not everyone out there may be under the same impression. No, we are not talking about robbers, looters, and squatters. But we are talking about are those cute fur-and-feather balls that like to trespass on our roofs every now...
In some areas, the weather is rather unpredictable and even destructive at times. Hailstorms and strong winds can easily damage any roof that gets in their way. Once disaster strikes, most people tend to call their insurance company right away, hoping that they’ll get full coverage for the roof...
Telltale Signs of Hail Roof Damage Depending on its size and velocity, hail can certainly do a lot of damage to a roof. It can crack shingles, dent metal flashing, or even puncture the roof, causing permanent damage and thousands of dollars in repairs. That being said, you need...
If you live in a house, you probably already know that tending to roof damage remains a key element in keeping your house in shape. It doesn’t matter whether you’re doing regular maintenance or actual damage reparation. Either way, if you don’t do it on time, a lot of...
Those of us who have experienced extreme storms know how devastating they are for our roofs. Such storms leave behind damage that may require repairs or even a replacement roof. Hail is a leading cause for such damage, and you should always have your roofs inspected for damage after...