Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Damaged roof!



These pictures show where our roof was damaged during the storm yesterday evening. There are two big bare patches over the garage and an even bigger bare patch over two bedrooms on the west side of the house. I heard the shingles peel off during the first big wind we got. Today we walked around the house and noticed how bad the damage was. There were bits and pieces of shingles all over our yard, and probably up the street as well. The window is the house next door and see how our shingles stuck between the glass and the frame? I don't know how the window didn't break. A few more boards came off the side of that house. I called our insurance company first thing this morning and called a contractor for an estimate for a complete new roof. We are looking at a metal roof but probably all we can afford will be asphalt shingles. The contractor told us they could make gutters the same color as the metal roof. He is to email me the estimate tomorrow and we will see what we can do. Any help we can get from the insurance company would be great. We have a $500 deductable.

4 comments:

  1. Installing a metal roof is actually a good option. It has a very long lifespan, and its sturdiness makes it highly resistant to damage. What was your final decision after having consulted the insurance company? I’m sure they gave you some pretty useful insights regarding the problem.

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  2. Wew, the storm hit your house hard! Tsk, glad there were only a few damages. Although they were bad, it’s still good to know that you were given options and help by your insurance company. How did everything go, btw? Well, of whatever option you chose, what matters most is the roof was fixed and became sturdier.

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  3. Have you heard of aluminum lock shingles? These have been proven to be highly resistant against winds. You might need something like it since your old shingles were peeled off by strong wind. Aluminum lock shingles are actually light on your wallet since it can overlap existing shingles. That alone will save you already a little over a thousand bucks. =)

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  4. Tiffany is right. That could be the best option for your roofing problem. Aluminum lock shingles are said to be very reliable when it comes to support and durability. Moreover, it’s easy to install. There are lots of DIY tips and videos that demonstrate how to use it. By the way, here’s a diagram that explains how it really works.
    http://www.aluminumlockroofing.com/public/images/p3p5.jpg

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