Your roof can be vulnerable to various forms of damage that can compromise its structure and functionality. We’ve seen it all over the years here at Universal Roof & Contracting. Here are the top ten common ways your roof can be damaged. High Winds Tropical storms,...
Living in Florida, we see more damaging storms yearly than many Americans. After the storms pass and the weather begins to clear, the assessment of the aftermath begins. Sometimes, damage is obvious. Missing shingles, tree debris, and broken or damaged gutters are hard to miss....
Hail storms? Well, they're only getting worse — and more frequent. "NOAA’s National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Annual Severe Weather Report Summary reported 4,436 hail events in 2022 compared to 3,762 in 2021," as reported by the Insurance Information Institute (III); Consequently, it's important to protect...
Once the end of the year rolls around, you just might have home improvements at the front of your mind. After all, with a new year comes new opportunities to refresh your home, so it’s natural to begin contemplating the ins and outs of all...
You did everything right: you kept storm supplies stocked and on hand, you watched the forecast diligently, and you even trimmed the low-hanging branches around your home. Still, no storms blew in your way. The storm season remained, well, quiet. Consequently, you may find yourself wondering,...
Perhaps you’re in the midst of watching your new roof take shape over your head, or perhaps you’re already relishing the sight of the final product that took months’ worth of planning and execution. In either case, you’ll want to feel assured that your new roof...
“Whether it’s a catastrophic hurricane or a powerful tropical depression, wind gusts, flying debris, and torrential downpours can cause significant damage to your home,” according to Owens Corning. “Roofs are especially vulnerable, due to their exposed location and large surface area.” Thus, for states prone to...
Without question, you want coverage on that which is most important to both you and your family… and that includes your roof. But when it comes to roofing warranties, the small details are liable to change, and even coverage from contractor to contractor will never be...
We understand: you don’t just want your forever roof to be functional, you also want it to be beautiful. After all, who wouldn’t want to be able to step outside and look upon their own home with a sense of pride? As the external image of...
Blustery days may pose no threat in your mind, but when a bad storm blows in to rattle your home, that’s an entirely different matter. Particularly as the winds first soar high before swooping low over your house, your roof is in the not-so-perfect in-between space...
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