How old is your roof? It sounds like a simple question, but plenty of Missouri homeowners don’t know the answer. Maybe you purchased your home several years ago and the …
How Long After a Hailstorm Can Roof Damage Start Leaking?
A hailstorm hits your neighborhood. You check the ceilings. Everything is dry. A few days pass. Still no leaks. Then a month goes by. Nothing. Does that mean your roof …
What Summer Storms May Have Left Behind on Your Roof
Summer in Missouri can put a roofing system through a lot. Severe thunderstorms, hail, high winds, heavy rain, falling branches, and weeks of intense heat can all affect your roof. …
How Much Hail Damage Does a Roof Need Before It Should Be Replaced?
After a major hailstorm, one of the first questions homeowners often ask is: How much hail damage does my roof need before it should be replaced? Is there a certain …
Can Hail Damage a New Roof?
You just replaced your roof. The shingles are new, the warranty paperwork is filed away, and you expect to have years before you need to worry about your roofing system …
Buying a House? How to Tell If the Roof Will Need Replacing Soon
Buying a home is exciting, but it also comes with a long list of things to inspect, evaluate, and budget for. One of the most expensive components you don’t want …
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover an Old Roof in Missouri?
If your roof is 10, 15, or even 20 years old, you may assume your homeowners insurance will pay for a new roof if the next Missouri hailstorm causes significant …
What Happens If New Hail Hits a Roof That Already Has an Open Insurance Claim?
Missouri weather doesn’t always wait for your insurance claim to be finished. Imagine your roof is damaged by a hailstorm. You have the property inspected, file an insurance claim, and …
What Happens When Your Insurance Adjuster Misses Roof Damage?
After a major hailstorm or wind event, filing an insurance claim can feel like a major step toward getting your home back to normal. An insurance adjuster inspects the property, …
Standing Seam Metal vs. Class 4 Shingles
When it comes time to invest in a premium roofing system, homeowners in the Ozarks are often caught between two top-tier choices: standing seam metal and Class 4 polymer-modified asphalt …