Posts by DownUnder Roofing
5 Warning Signs Your Roof Needs Repair
Noticing roof damage early can prevent costly repairs. If you see cracked or missing shingles, excessive granule loss in gutters, water stains on ceilings, sagging roof lines and damaged flashing your roof may need to be repaired. Addressing any sign of damage will help prevent interior destruction. Here are five warnings signs your roof needs…
Read MoreTop Roofing Materials for Cost-Conscious and Eco-Minded Homeowners
If you are an eco-minded homeowner or saving money using your home is appealing to you, we have six roofing options for you to consider. Research has shown where homeowners have used these types of eco-friendly roofs and have saved on their utility bills. Metal roofing material is the most efficient option if you are…
Read MoreRoof Inspections with DownUnder Roofing
Roof inspections offer major benefits like early problem detection, preventing small issues from becoming costly disasters, extending your roof life, saving money, maintaining insurance and warranties, improving safety and can even boost your home value. As you can see there are many benefits to a roof inspection. At DownUnder Roofing we offer a free estimate…
Read MoreRoof Replacement For Your Home
Replacing your roof is something that homeowners do not tend to look forward to. However, your roof protects your home from damage and contributes to the overall aesthetics of your home. As the homeowner, you need to be confident that it is stable and remains in good working condition. If you see any signs of…
Read MoreFiling a Claim With your Insurance Company For Your Roof Replacement
When you are insured and your roof is damaged and needs to be replaced; the first call you’ll want to make is to your insurance company so you can get the damage replaced as quickly as possible. The insurance company will open a claim for your roof replacement and begin by sending an adjuster to…
Read MoreAn Australian Roofing Contractor in Kansas City, Kansas
A reliable roofing contractor should have a combination of technical expertise, strong communication skills and a commitment to quality and safety. They should also be insured and licensed; as well as have a good reputation in the community in which they work. DownUnder Roofing is an Australian roofing contractor in Kansas City that embraces these…
Read MoreThe Roof Tear Off Process
A roof replacement is tearing off the old roof and replacing the old roof with new roofing materials and components. This allows your roofing contractor to work from a blank canvas and work with a clean area. But what exactly does this process look like? To the average person, chaos; but in a controlled environment.…
Read MoreHow to Find New Roof Contractors
Word of mouth from people you know and trust is the best way to find a new roof contractor. You can also use online resources like Thumbtack or check reviews on Google or Yelp and even the Better Business Bureau. In addition to finding someone you can trust to do your roofing repair, it’s also…
Read MoreWhat is the 25% Rule for Roofing Repair or Replacement?
When it comes to a roofing repair or a completely new roof, it depends on the percentage of the roof that is damaged. The rule of thumb in roofing is if the damage exceeds 25% of the roof’s surface area and the roofing work was permitted at the time of installation, the insurance company may…
Read MoreAre Repairs to a Leaking Roof a Fixed Cost?
The overall expense of a leaking roof can have too many variables to be a fixed cost. Repair variables include factors like age of roof, condition of roof, weather conditions and the frequency of the maintenance of the roof … to name a few. Older roofs are more likely to require repairs due to conditions…
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