RoofVantage Offers Advice to Protect Homes After Extreme Weather

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Following a stretch of record-breaking cold, snow, high winds, and damaging winter storms across the country, roofing company RoofVantage is offering homeowners advice on how to identify and address roofing issues before they become costly problems. The company's experts share 5 tips, including not ignoring small roof problems, not waiting to replace an aging roof, and scheduling professional inspections to catch issues early.

Why it matters

Coastal and inland homeowners face mounting storm damage, rising insurance premiums, and greater scrutiny from insurers, and for most homeowners the roof is easy to forget until something significant goes wrong. But when small roofing issues go undetected, they can lead to expensive repairs, denied insurance claims, or even full roof failure during a major storm.

The details

RoofVantage, with locations in Wilmington and Raleigh, North Carolina, offers the following tips to help homeowners identify issues and take steps before small roof problems become large ones: 1) Don't ignore small roof problems like missing shingles or minor leaks, as they can quickly escalate; 2) Don't wait to replace an aging roof, as insurance companies view older roofs as more likely to fail in a storm; 3) Compare roofing contractors but beware of the lowest bid, as it may mean cheaper materials or rushed work; 4) Ask about ventilation and insulation, as poor attic airflow can shorten a roof's lifespan; and 5) Schedule professional inspections to catch hidden damage.

• The current stretch of record-breaking cold, snow, high winds, and damaging winter storms has recently subsided across the country.

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