Storms cause millions of dollars of damage on roofs across the country and many owners of buildings that have suffered roof damage caused by storms fail to address the problem properly or receive the right amount of insurance compensation because their actions are informed by misconceptions.
Here are some of the most common myths about storm roof damage repairs that you should not believe:
- If there are no missing components, I don’t need repair – missing roof components, such as shingles or tiles that have been swept off, are the most obvious, but not the only sign of storm damage. Storms might cause leaks or other forms of structural damage without sweeping off parts of the roof, so if you suspect your roof is under such stress, you will need to get the roof inspected by a professional storm damage repair Colorado Springs roofing company;
- Storm damage on my roof is covered by manufacturer’s warranty – most manufacturers exclude the damage caused by hail and storms from the coverage and so do most roofers;
- The damage on my roof is very small, therefore I should not file an insurance claim – you should file a claim for any damage that is covered by your policy, no matter how small it is. Roof damage can aggravate quickly, so any issue needs to be addressed in a timely manner and why pay for it if you can get compensation from your insurer?