What to do in the 72 hours after a storm hits your roof
By Carlos Mendez · 2026-04-09
Step-by-step actions in the first 72 hours after major storm damage to your roof. Insurance, mitigation, scams to avoid, and what NOT to do.
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In-depth roofing guides written by licensed roofing pros. Buying advice, cost breakdowns, and how to hire well.
Roof ventilation: why bad ventilation kills shingles 5 years early
By Lena Whitfield · 2026-04-02
Roof ventilation explained: intake vs exhaust, balanced systems, ridge vents vs box vents vs turbines, and why most roofs are underventilated.
12 questions to ask before hiring a roofer
By Reyna Kimura · 2026-03-26
The questions that separate legitimate roofers from storm chasers and lowball operators. Licensing, insurance, warranty, install timeline, payment structure.
Roof lifespan by material: real-world data for 2026
By Lena Whitfield · 2026-03-19
Real lifespan ranges for asphalt, metal, tile, slate, wood shake, and flat-roof systems in 2026. Manufacturer warranties vs. real-world outcomes.
Gutter replacement: K-style vs half-round, sizing, gutter guards, and the install details that matter
By Carlos Mendez · 2026-03-12
Gutter system pricing in 2026, K-style vs half-round aesthetic and function, sizing requirements by roof size, and what gutter guards actually do and don't do.
Flat roof systems: TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen — what's actually different
By Reyna Kimura · 2026-03-05
Flat roofing system comparison for 2026. TPO vs EPDM vs modified bitumen real-world performance, costs, install quality factors, and which fits where.
Hail damage roof claim: how to file, what to expect, what to watch for
By Lena Whitfield · 2026-02-26
Step-by-step guide to filing a hail damage roof insurance claim. Adjuster vs roofer roles, common denials, supplements, and the storm-chaser warning.
Metal roofing in 2026: standing seam vs metal shingle, costs, lifetime value
By Carlos Mendez · 2026-02-19
Metal roofing types, real 2026 costs per square, lifespan vs asphalt math, regional fit, and the install quality factors that make or break the system.
Roof replacement vs repair: when each makes sense
By Lena Whitfield · 2026-02-12
Honest decision framework for repair vs full roof replacement. By age, damage extent, leak source, and insurance considerations.
Asphalt shingle roof cost: what you'll actually pay in 2026
By Carlos Mendez · 2026-02-05
Real 2026 pricing for asphalt shingle roofing — 3-tab vs architectural vs Class 4 impact-resistant. Cost per square, total project pricing, and when Class 4 pays for itself.