Has a particularly strong storm passed by recently and you think your property has suffered some damage? Residential and commercial property owners cannot afford to delay their insurance claim because your roof needs to be ready for the next storm, whenever it comes.a

Safety Check and Leaks

You must remember that not all storm damage is visible, however, and even careful inspection may not yield accurate results. You need a pro to double-check. Failing to spot damage on your roof may cost you more time, effort and money. Still, choose your contractor carefully; you might put your home and your family at risk when the damaged roof is treated improperly by an amateur.

Leaving damaged roofs untended will also lead to leaks. This would cause other issues, mold growth being the least of them. It might even soak through exposed cabling and wires, which would short them and even spark a fire.

How Roof Insurance Claims Work

This is where a roof insurance claim comes in. When you file one, the roofing contractor (like us) will conduct a thorough inspection of your home, note any damage and record it. Afterward, the roofing contractor will advise you to set an appointment with the insurance adjuster to analyze your claim.

When the claim has been approved, the contractor will then restore your roof, which may involve you choosing from the available roofing products and customizations, if any. This may take some time, but at the end of it, we will give you an invoice and a receipt of what has been done to repair your roof.

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Although the winter is not the ideal time to be replacing shingles, sometimes it is a necessity. Lets talk about how the human element, the tools involved, and the shingle product can all be affected by the cold weather.

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Challenges with Installation

In Texas we aren?t bombarded with snowstorms, but ice is expected in the winter months. When the temperature dips towards freezing, it is much more difficult for roofing crews to work effectively. In order to install new shingles, the workers must strip the roof to the bare deck. With any rain or ice, the roof can get very slippery. This increases the risk for slips and accidents. If the workers are constantly focused on not slipping, they are not focused on the roofing job at hand. This can reduce the speed of their work.

Some tools that are involved in roofing are not affected much by temperature, but some very important ones certainly are. Any sort of compressor, such as a nail gun, is directly affected. The air in the line can gather moisture that can freeze during cold weather. This can cause the strength of the compressed air to shift, resulting in the nails not being properly deployed.

The shingles themselves are made of a type of asphalt material which because hard and inflexible during cold weather. This can make the installation tedious and not ideal. It is still possible to install the shingles properly, but the crew must be extra conscious of the changes that need to be made in the method of installation. Every shingle comes with a self-sealant strip that activates within a certain temperature range. If the shingle is not ?tabbing? or sealing properly, a crew must manually seal them with roofing cement.

Success, according to Tim Harford, the author ofaAdapt: Why Success Always Starts With Failurea(http://www.amazon.com/Adapt-Success-Always-Starts-Failure/dp/B0085RZFAU), the groundbreaking book, which argues that ?today?s challenges simply cannot be tackled with ready-made solutions and expert opinion; the world has become far too unpredictable and profoundly complex, and that instead, we must adapt,? there are three fundamental components to success.

And success is nothing new at ASAP ROOFING. In the last year this nationwide roofing company with offices in Denver, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Dallas, Texas, has helped,aliterallyahundreds of homeowners through the restoration process. For ASAP roofing success is about longevity. The roofing industry is always changing, and success does not mean just having a good year. Success is about being around for generations.

So what is the secret to ASAP ROOFING?s success? Well, as it turns out, this innovative roofing company?s success is, in large part, due to following Harford?s three principles, and putting them into play on a daily basis.

According to Harford, who draws many evolutionary, corporate, and individual examples of these three principles leading to phenomenal success ? they are:

1.aBe Willing to Fail.aSuccess is highly dependent on being willing to try almost anything with no guarantees that it will actually work, and as Harford notes, and ASAP ROOFING can attest to, sometimes what you think may not work ? actually will.

2.aMake Your Failures Survivable.aWhen we put too many eggs in one basket, a single failure can be the difference between a surviving and crashing and burning. In order to be able to take risks ? and risk failing ? then, we have to make our risks relatively small, and as Harford mentions, not tied to everything else. In this way, one trial can fail, yet the entire organization does not fall apart as a result. ASAP ROOFING, who has offices in five different states has learned this as not every office is thriving at once, yet the company as a whole has had astronomical success.

3.aLearn From Your Failures.aFailures are only as good as the learning that comes from them. However, all too many corporations and individuals become immobile in the face of failure, and unable to do the most important thing according to Harford. And that is to adapt. ASAP ROOFING has learned over the years to adapt to each and every situation ? often times doing whatever it takes to provide customers with the best quality roofing restoration possible.

The most exciting part for ASAP ROOFING, whose sales training programs have been sought after by many other roofing and sales companies, of course is not just that the company itself has been incredible successful, but that individual people have applied these principles to other areas of their lives with success as well.

For more information on this unique roofing company, or to experience ASAP ROOFING?s sales training for yourself, visit: asaproofing.com

References:

Harford, Timothy.aAdapt: Why Success Always Starts With Failure.aFarrar, Straus and Giroux, May, 2011. New York, NY.

Written by Nick Dorotik

nick@asaproofing.com

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Today?s market is positively flooded with unique and worthwhile roofing materials. Not too long ago, the choices were much more straightforward. Now, homeowners can select from top-quality residential roofing materials including metal roofing,asphalt shingles, and plastic polymers ? there are more types and styles than ever before. Each material has its advantages and disadvantages, and you must consider each in turn.

What to Look for in Roofing Materials

There are numerous factors to consider when choosing the right roofing material for your home, including:

• How long will the roof last?
• Will the material stand up against natural disasters like hailstorms and wind damage? What about extreme weather conditions like the extreme heat in Dallas and Houston?
• Is the material too heavy for the existing framing?
• Does the roof have the right slope?
• Will the style complement the home?
• Are the materials eco-friendly?
• How much does it cost?

This last question is typically the most commonly asked by homeowners. Everyone wants to know the cost, as it is a major deciding factor.

Most Common Roofing Materials

When comparing and contrasting current roofing materials, you?re likely to stumble across the same few types. That is, asphalt shingles, metal roofing, and plastic polymer. Each has its own distinct advantages to consider. For example:

• Asphalt Shingles: While not the most durable option, asphalt shingles are inexpensive, have excellent fire resistance ratings, and work well with low to steeper sloped roofs.
• Metal Roofing: Metal is lightweight and able to withstand extreme weather conditions, but comes with a hefty price tag depending on the style and material chosen. Historically, this was referred to as tin roofing although tin is no longer commonly used.
• Plastic Polymer: With a moderate price tag, plastic polymer roofing typically resembles slate or wood shake, requires minimal maintenance, and is made of recycled materials. The cost will be the determining factor.

Which Roofing Material is Right for You?

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