{"id":476,"date":"2012-04-04T17:46:38","date_gmt":"2012-04-04T17:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?p=476"},"modified":"2012-04-04T17:50:30","modified_gmt":"2012-04-04T17:50:30","slug":"top-roofing-tips-for-the-rainy-months-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/top-roofing-tips-for-the-rainy-months-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Roofing Tips For The Rainy Months Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Spring in its infancy, rest assured there will be a number of rain showers from today through the ends of Summer. \u00a0Rain\u2019s great for the lawn and gardens on our property, but repeated rain showers, moreover severe winds and hail can potentially be damaging for one of the most defensive parts of the home: \u00a0the roof.<\/p>\n

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And if you haven\u2019t checked to see if you need\u00a0roof repairs<\/a>, you might want to do so. \u00a0I\u2019m not talking about putting yourself at risk by climbing up there repeatedly, I\u2019m saying just give it a look-see from the ground floor. \u00a0There\u2019s a handful of signs to check to make sure your roof\u2019s showing signs of aging or damage.<\/p>\n

1. Damaged Shingles: \u00a0Whether from age or wind\/debris damage, loose or missing shingles should be the first place to start. \u00a0Look for shingles that have begun to curl at the edges. \u00a0This is a sign of individual shingles fraying and when that happens, it\u2019s a safe bet they might start to detach altogether. \u00a0You could try and repair those yourself by going to the store, buying some roofing cement or specialized caulk and applying the adhesive to corners. \u00a0If the curled effect makes the shingle too brittle, you might be better off pulling it out and replacing it with any extra shingles left over from the installation.<\/p>\n

2. Missing Roof Sections: \u00a0This one\u2019s going to be the most obvious sign your roof is in need of help. \u00a0High winds and severe weather can sometimes get the best of shingles and older roofs alike. \u00a0When your home\u2019s experienced these multiple times over the course of your roof\u2019s existence, it must be tended to immediately for the safety of your home\u2019s foundation underneath the roof. \u00a0Too much rain can pool in these open pockets and soon produce mold or rot along the most delicate part of your home, the foundation. \u00a0If there are multiple gaps or open spaces all along the roof, you might be better off getting an entire roof replacement. \u00a0And if your home\u2019s insurance covers that after say, a hail storm or other severe weather circumstance, there\u2019s probably little to no cost for you anyways.<\/p>\n

3. Age of Roof: \u00a0Check your home owner\u2019s manual to see whether there\u2019s an exact or estimated timeframe of the roof\u2019s age. \u00a0Generally, the lifespan of a roof can be anywhere from 20 to 50 years, although this\u00a0doesn’t\u00a0account for severe weather or other unaccounted abuses. \u00a0Many cedar\/wooden roofs, while great to look at, typically require more maintenance and\u00a0aren’t\u00a0as durable as metal roofs or solar-powered roofing. \u00a0That\u2019s not to say you should stay clear of the wooden roofs, but if it\u2019s longevity you\u2019re after, it\u2019s best to go with metal roofing or other high-defense roofing material.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, preparation and remodel is the name of the game with roofing replacements or repairs. \u00a0And with most home insurance policies covering your roof replacement, whether it\u2019s a\u00a0roofing contractor from KC<\/a>, Dallas or New York, a simple estimate, cost and notification to your insurance of what the claim is and you\u2019re new roof won\u2019t be too far behind.<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"reddit\"<\/a>\"pinterest\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With Spring in its infancy, rest assured there will be a number of rain showers from today through the ends of Summer. \u00a0Rain\u2019s great for the lawn and gardens on our property, but repeated rain showers, moreover severe winds and hail can potentially be damaging for one of the most defensive parts of the home: \u00a0the roof.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":187,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,3],"tags":[108,109,107],"class_list":["post-476","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-holidays","category-home-repair","tag-roof-repair","tag-roof-replacement","tag-roofing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/187"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=476"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/476\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=476"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=476"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}