A professional roofing contractor will get on the roof and look for damage. They may see things from this close advantage point that you, as a homeowner, may not be able to see from the ground. A roofing contractor will also know to look for damage to the entire roofing system including ventilation, flashing and…
Insurance adjusters often minimize payouts by classifying storm damage as “wear and tear”. This hides the fact that “recoverable depreciation” is only paid after the work is completed and invoiced. They may not even volunteer information on matching laws, supplements for hidden damages or even the strict timelines required to claim full replacement costs. So,…
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…
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…
Some roofs are beyond repair. And when this happens, the roof will need a full tear-off to replace the existing roof. When a full roof tear off is involved, it means completely removing the existing roofing materials, including the shingles, flashing, fasteners, ice and water shields; all the way down to the decking. Once all…
When winter becomes spring, the weather changes and creates rough weather and brings storms. Whether it’s hailstorms or high winds or squalls, being able to identify roof damage after a storm is something every home owner should be able to do. High winds can remove or tear shingles, leaving the under layers of a roof…
If you are looking for a new roof in the Kansas City area, then you have probably looked at using DownUnder Roofing. We’ve done hundreds of homes in the area from Belton to Prairie Village to Overland Park to Liberty. You can check out some of our work by visiting our Facebook page here. On…
A quality roof can last 20 or even up to 100 years! Just depends on the roofing materials used and how well the homeowner takes care of the roof. But it doesn’t matter what materials or quality roof care you have when it comes to insurance covering your roof. A good rule of thumb is…
During the colder months of the year, your home’s roof vents allow moisture to leave the attic space, preventing the growth of mildew and mold. In order for the air to flow freely, you should leave your vents uncovered during these winter months. Roof ventilation works to keep the temperatures even in your home. Closing…
People have always needed a way to protect themselves from the elements, roofing has existed in one form or another. The materials that people have used over the years have changed drastically. The first roofing material was animal skins or hides. Then came reeds and mud, followed by bricks, stones, thatch or clay. To say…