The rainy season is a good time to walk around your house and check out all the ceilings for potential leaks. Why it matters: Early intervention is the key to minimizing damage and preventing mold growth. š” Two tips for finding leaks and determining their seriousness: š Turn off any can lights and shine a bright LED […]
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š§ In science class we learned that water is the universal solvent. Why it matters: Water will destroy your house if you donāt manage it well. 2 stories from the past week: š A clogged gutter was allowing water to flow under the shingles at the corner of a roof. š Tree debris that had been sitting in
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Soffit vents are half of an atticās ventilation system. Why it matters: Balancing air intake and exhaust is the key to removing moisture and heat from your attic. āļø How it works: Different types of exhaust vents require a different number of soffit vents. š§® By the numbers: Ventilating a 2000 square foot attic would have
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Paying your deductible on a hail claim is like paying your copay at your doctorās office. Why it matters: For years roofers waived deductibles to compete for business. š£ Thereās good news! Once you cover your deductible, insurance picks up the tab for everything else. ā For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis š¦ Pro Spotlight Jason Olson
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Hail season is here, which means ā> get ready for the flood of roofers! š¤¦āāļø Why it matters: You want to be informed, so you can make good decisions regarding your roof. š¼ļø The big picture: Damage is related to 2 things ā> the SIZE of the HAIL and the AGE of your ROOF. šŖ
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When bathroom fans are installed during a renovation or retrofit, MAKE SURE they are vented to the outside. Why it matters: When fans vent into to the attic, moist air and water vapor drive up humidity levels. š„ Reality check: We just re-roofed a house that had 5 fans (4 bathroom, 1 laundry room) pumping
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3-tab shingles DO NOT protect your home well ā> hereās what they look like. Why it matters: The wind storm this week is a reminder of the risks with 3-tab shingles. š Field shingles: This is the least expensive asphalt shingle and many brands only warranty it to 60mph winds. š Hip & ridge shingles: To save
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Do a walk around and make sure everything is okay. Why it matters: According to your homeownerās insurance, timely mitigation is your responsibility. š Should you file a claim? Unless you see significant damage, you donāt need to call your insurance company right away. ā For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis š¦ Pro Spotlight SERVPRO of Park
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Felt paper is part of your roofing system and it MUST BE REPLACED with a re-roof. Why it matters: When roofers cut this corner during install, they put you at riskāoften committing insurance fraud in the process. š¤Æ A reputable roofing company was re-roofing a house. š„ Removing felt down to the decking allows crews to properly
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Whenever your roof is being replaced, itās a good time to ask if a re-deck is warranted. Why it matters: Depending on the age and type of decking used, your roof deck could be the weak link in protecting your home. š£ Good news: If replacement is part of an insurance claim AND you have the
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