If your area has been hit by a hail storm, you may be wondering about your roof. Our roofs and siding take a beating during hail storms. If the hail hitting your house is large, you could be looking at considerable roof damage. You may wonder if it’s worth calling up roof repair services in […]
What to Consider when Hiring a Hail Damage Attorney
If your home or business was damaged during a hail storm, you might be struggling with your insurance company. Insurance companies are notorious for dragging their feet. They also find ways to deny or underpay your claims. If you are fed up with the insurance company’s bogus tactics, you may be ready to hire an […]
Preparing for Windstorms
The town of Quincy, Illinois is all too familiar with the dangers of windstorms. Quincy recently remembered the one year anniversary of a windstorm that wreaked havoc on the town. Over a year later, some people are still rebuilding. People likely don’t even consider windstorms when they think of natural disasters. Windstorms should make the […]
10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Hurricane
For most of us, our home is our largest investment. Protecting our home is a priority when we are faced with a natural disaster like a hurricane. Of course, we can’t control Mother Nature. We can, however, take steps to protect our home. Here are 10 ways to prepare your home for a hurricane. NOAA […]
4 Things you Need to Know About Flood Insurance
If you live in anywhere prone to flooding, your standard homeowner’s or business coverage policy may not be enough. How do you know if you need flood insurance? This is something you want to figure out before the water comes into your house. Consider whether your home or business is in a flood plain. You […]
Proving Your Business Interruption Claim
Businesses can shut down after hailstorms, windstorms or hurricanes. Damage to buildings and inventory can put a company out of business. Many business owners have insurance to cover these interruptions. Proving your business interruption claim can be complicated. Here are some tips. Your business interruption claim includes the profits lost during the shutdown and the […]
Why Does it Hail in Summer?
It doesn’t seem to make sense that frozen hail happens in the heat of the summer. Especially here in Texas where summer temperatures can exceed 100 degrees. How can the hail survive the heat? Why does it hail in summer? It is perfectly normal to see hail during the summer. In fact, most hail storms […]
Tips for Hiring a Contractor after a Hailstorm
After a hailstorm, your roof may need to be repaired. You may also have siding in need of replacement. Whatever the damage may be from HVAC work to home repairs, hiring the right contractor is key. Many of us don’t know how to go about finding someone good. After a storm, contractors may turn up […]
Hail Damage Roof Repair Costs
Hailstorms and hurricanes can cause damage to your roof. Hailstones can damage shingles and vents. It is important after a hailstorm to check for roof damage. Damage to your roof can go undetected and cause further damage to your home. Hail damage roof repair costs can be expensive. Hiring a reputable contractor can make a […]
How Hail Forms
Wondering, How Does Hail Form? With costly hailstorms in Texas, it is worth investigating how hail is formed. Hail accompanies severe thunderstorms. In thunderstorms, fast currents of air move upward. These are called updrafts. There are also downward currents of air called downdrafts. Inside the updrafts, water vapor and rain are pushed into high cumulonimbus […]
