Nov 3 2010
Georgia encounters more and more violent weather patterns every year. Large hail and damaging winds are common occurrences during these storms.
This wind and hail damages roofs, thereby, saddling homeowners with the task of contacting roofing and insurance companies to evaluate the damage inflicted.
As a homeowner it is important to know how to approach the issue of storm damage.
The homeowner will want to have a certified roofing company perform an inspection to determine the extent of the damage caused to the home by the storm. There isn’t a licensing requirement in the state of GA for roofing contractors to achieve, however, there are certifications a homeowner can look for when selecting the right roofing company. Haag Engineering certification is a certification a homeowner will want to require from the person inspecting their roofing system for hail and wind damage.
“What is a free roof analysis?” This may seem like an easy question but it may be more complex than one might think.
Generally, a free roof analysis in the roofing industry is quickly scheduled appointment resulting in a free estimate. Many roofers will quote a homeowner a price per square for roof replacement or an hourly estimate for a roof repair.
When getting a complete roof analysis requires a roofing professional to get more involved with your roof. It is more than quoting a price per square or an hourly estimate for repairs. Because there are many residential roof styles and additional types of roofing systems, each roof is unique.
In order to properly evaluate your roofing system, have the roofer begin by performing an inside inspection of the home. Water leaks are examined thoroughly and have them get inside the attic to inspect the condition of the roof deck. This is the foundation of the roof analysis. An attic inspection can reveal stained decking, mold growth, and cracked pipe jacks. The condition of the attic insulation will also be checked.
Next, you should have them inspect attic ventilation. Multiple inspections performed by Complete Roofing Systems found that a surprising number of homes had improperly ventilated attics. Combining different types of attic ventilation generally results in the disruption of air flow. Perhaps most common, a roofing professional discovers inadequate ventilation. Inadequate or unbalanced ventilation is one of the leading causes of premature roof failure.
Once the inside work is done have them address the roof. Have them take pictures of the roof and have them give you an inspection report addressing roof issues. When they inspect the general condition of the roofing system have them also inspect for storm related damage. Unusual or suspect details are examined and documented for the homeowner. When searching for a specific leak, all aspects of the roofing system in the leak area(s) are carefully examined to determine the source of the problem. This roof analysis can take a few minutes to several hours depending on the size and complexity of the roof.
You should have them finish the Complete Roof Analysis with a walk around the home checking landscape details, dump trailer set up, and material placement for delivery to the home.
Source: http://www.completeroofingsystems.com/