Blog – Page 35 – Eagle Watch Roofing

We hope it never happens, but imagine for a moment that your roof is severely damaged by fire, tornado, storm, or a fallen tree. The damage is well beyond what can be repaired. You will need a new roof, and that will be expensive. So you call your home insurance company and make a claim.…

How to Pick Shingle Colors for Your Roof

When it comes time to put a new roof on your home, there is a lot to consider. You may be tied up with your insurance company trying to figure out what they cover and what you can afford. Finding a roofing company can also be stress-inducing, especially if your insurance company is butting in.…

Roof flashing is one of the most critical parts of your roof. Flashing secures joints in your roof and places that tend to receive a lot of water, like valleys between slopes. With adequate flashing, water is directed away from vulnerable areas of the roof and into gutters. Without flashing a roof would almost certainly…

Attic ventilation is, excuse the pun, a hot topic. A quick search online will come up with a variety of perspectives. Some experts extol the virtues of attic ventilation, claiming it is one of the most important ways of preserving your roof, among other benefits. Others suggest that attic ventilation is overhyped and the claims…

How To Extend the Lifespan of Your Asphalt Shingle Roof

Asphalt shingle is the most common and most affordable residential roofing material. It is found on millions of American homes. But the lifespan of asphalt shingle roofs varies widely. Some need replacement after just 10 years, while others can last 25 years or more. Some roofs even make it to the 50-year mark. So what…

When to File an Insurance Claim for Roof Damage

Do you have roof damage that’s got you thinking it might be time to replace your roof? If you’ve spent years paying homeowners insurance premiums, you may want to file a claim to get some help paying for a new roof. But when is it actually a good idea to file a claim? Are there…

Asphalt Shingles v Cedar Shakes: Which is Better?

Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material in America. Wood shingles and cedar shakes are classic roofing materials that were the most common before asphalt took over. When choosing a new roof for your home, these two roofing materials can each provide some benefits, but each has its drawbacks, too. So let’s walk through…

Hurricane season is here in the Eastern and Southeastern United States. Each year, hurricane season brings not only hurricanes but significant tropical storms and tropical depressions. While these other types of storms are not as powerful as hurricanes, they are still powerful enough to do substantial damage to your roof. In addition, regular summer thunderstorms…

Many homeowners want to know: how much does a metal roof cost? The answer, of course, is that it depends. Metal roofs are a great investment. Modern metal roofs can be made to look like almost any other type of roofing material. Or you can choose to go with the classic beauty of the metal…

Is it Legal for a Roofer to Pay the Deductible on a Claim

With any insurance claim, there is almost always a deductible. If you make a car insurance claim, you will pay a deductible when you get the repairs done. If you go to a doctor, you will pay a copay. Yet some roofers claim that they can “absorb” or “waive” your deductible. If you have a…