Unpredictable weather can negatively impact your home. With its exterior components exposed to the elements, your home may suffer various forms of damage. Fortunately, you can minimize risks by implementing measures to protect your home in the event of storms or other harsh weather conditions. Residential roofing contractor Roofer Chicks® shares three suggestions here.
[Read more…]The Importance of Soffits to Your Home
The material between the roof’s eaves and your home’s external wall is referred to as soffits. They may not be as visible as the roof and siding, but you should not undermine their significance. Soffits are an integral part of your roofing system and should be properly maintained alongside your roof.
[Read more…]Understanding Your Insurance Paperwork – Is That Even Possible?
Between SNOVID and the recent hailstorms, many homeowners in central Texas are filing insurance claims. If you have never filed a claim, the claim report (aka loss summary) your insurance company sends you can be extremely confusing. Let’s face it – even if you have filed a claim before, it can be confusing. But with just some basic information, that “loss summary” can start to make a lot of sense.
[Read more…]Before the Storm: 5 Items Homeowners Should Check
Hail season is about to descend on Central and South Texas – every year there are storms that cause millions of dollars in damage to Texan homes. There are things that you should do before the storm comes to ensure that you are protected and ready, and they all have to do with your insurance policy. Homeowners need to know what type of policy they have, how much their deductible is, if they have code coverage upgrade, whether the policy waives cosmetic damage, and understanding what your policy does (and does not) cover.
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