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. 💡 Two tips for finding leaks and determining their seriousness: 👉 Turn off any can lights and shine a bright LED […]
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💧 In science class we learned that water is the universal solvent. Why it matters: Water will destroy your house if you don’t manage it well. 2 stories from the past week: 👉 A clogged gutter was allowing water to flow under the shingles at the corner of a roof. 👉 Tree debris that had been sitting in
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Soffit vents are half of an attic’s ventilation system. Why it matters: Balancing air intake and exhaust is the key to removing moisture and heat from your attic. ⚙️ How it works: Different types of exhaust vents require a different number of soffit vents. 🧮 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 doctor’s office. Why it matters: For years roofers waived deductibles to compete for business. 📣 There’s good news! Once you cover your deductible, insurance picks up the tab for everything else. ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis 🔦 Pro Spotlight Jason Olson
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Hail season is here, which means —> get ready for the flood of roofers! 🤦♂️ Why it matters: You want to be informed, so you can make good decisions regarding your roof. 🖼️ The big picture: Damage is related to 2 things —> the SIZE of the HAIL and the AGE of your ROOF. 🪙
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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. 🥊 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 —> here’s what they look like. Why it matters: The wind storm this week is a reminder of the risks with 3-tab shingles. 👉 Field shingles: This is the least expensive asphalt shingle and many brands only warranty it to 60mph winds. 👉 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 homeowner’s insurance, timely mitigation is your responsibility. 👉 Should you file a claim? Unless you see significant damage, you don’t need to call your insurance company right away. ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis 🔦 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 risk—often committing insurance fraud in the process. 🤯 A reputable roofing company was re-roofing a house. 🥊 Removing felt down to the decking allows crews to properly
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Whenever your roof is being replaced, it’s 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. 📣 Good news: If replacement is part of an insurance claim AND you have the
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