Category: Roofing

The skin on a fruit is protective. It prevents ultra violet light, water and bacteria from getting into the fruit and rotting it.

The granules on a shingle are protective. They prevent harmful rays from the sun from getting to the fiberglass layer and degrading it. They also help prevent water from getting inside the shingle or below the shingles to the roof decking or the interior of your house.

When hail bruises your shingles, it is like a bruise on fruit. Hail rubs off all the granules. Even small hail that continues for 20 minutes can scour off most of the granules. If the granules are missing, the shingles and wood under them can eventually get wet and leak.

Yes, the process takes longer but you can’t delay forever. If you get a hail storm, most insurance companies require that you call in “a timely manner.” If you wait till the bruises get soggy, your insurance will probably say you waited too long and deny the claim. Call Anderson Roofing for a free inspection.

Wind creases are even more harmful. When the wind lifts a shingle, rain water gets under it right away. If you get lucky, the shingle is still sticky and will stick back down to the shingle below on the next hot day. But generally, once they are loose they stay loose. They will not seal back down. In the next big storm, they crease, break and eventually blow off completely. And we get a LOT of storms in the Austin Texas area.

How do you know if shingles are loose? Creases are visible but a roof inspector also very gently tests the rest of the shingles to see if they are loose.

You need to take wind and hail storms seriously. When you need new roofing or roof repair for your home in business in Cedar Park, TX, Anderson Roofing & Construction LLC is at your service. Call for a free inspection 512-200-ROOF (512-200-7663)

Insurance companies are out to make money. They used to be fair, but even the nicest ones are now giving homeowners a hard time and denying there is any damage on a roof that clearly needs repairs. Don’t feel sorry for them; they make record profits.

True story – we inspected the roof above and found tons of hail dents. Hail dents ruin your shingles and will eventually cause leaks. If you have more than a few hail dents, your roof needs to be replaced and insurance companies know this. This homeowner also had pictures of golfball-sized hail and the storm made the news.

The insurance inspector told us not to circle the dents. He wanted to see the roof without our chalk circles. His inspection only lasted a few minutes, where he declared there was no damage. Our owner, Chris Anderson, ran up the ladder and circled 79 hail strikes in a 10×10-foot square. It took him less than five minutes. The inspector was furious. He claimed we must have made those dents ourselves. The homeowner had to call the insurance inspector’s boss, ask for a different inspector, wait for weeks, etc. In the end, we were correct and the insurance paid to replace the entire roof.

This story is not rare. The lesson to learn is that insurance adjusters are not roofing experts. Get an expert opinion before filing your claim.

Roofing Services in Cedar Park, TX

No matter how big or small your roofing needs are, it’s important to hire a professional roofing contractor to do the job. Whether you need hail damage repair or want to install a brand new roof, at Anderson Roofing & Construction LLC, we perform residential and commercial roofing repair and installation throughout Cedar Park and the surrounding areas. We encourage you to contact us to learn more about our extensive services or to make an appointment by calling (512)-200-7663. We would be delighted to answer any questions you have or provide a free estimate for superior roofing in Cedar Park, Texas, or the surrounding towns.

If you’ve had hail damage within the past year, this is a friendly reminder that most insurance companies only give you 365 days to get the repairs completed. Sometimes extensions are available, but not usually.

Why Should You Take Hail Damage Seriously?

Hail strips off the gravel that creates the protective skin of your shingles. The gravel protects the fiberglass matting from sun damage. When the gravel is gone, your shingles will degrade and eventually leak. To avoid costly roof leak repair, get hail damage inspected early.

How To Tell if You Have Hail Damage

If you suspect hail damage, start by inspecting your gutters. If high-impact hail has damaged your roof, you’re likely to find dents on your gutters and downspouts. Gutters may also be clogged with granules from degraded shingles that were affected by hail. Make sure to also check your siding and deck for signs of hail impact. If you find any evidence, there’s a high probability your roof needs a professional inspection too.

Roof Hail Damage: Five Things to Know

Here are some fundamental details regarding what hail damage might do to your roof that you should be aware of:

The size of the hailstone determines how much damage your roof will sustain.

Regular shingles can typically sustain damage from hailstones with a diameter of around 1 1/4 inches. However, even the smallest ones, the size of a nickel, might harm shingles that are thin or old. The likelihood that your roof has been damaged increases with the size of the hailstone.

Your roof is not the only thing at risk from hail damage.

If not repaired, hail damage to roofs has the potential to worsen existing issues. For instance, it could cause leaks and cracks that let water flow into your house and undermine the drywall, wall studs, beams, and ceilings. Your home’s structural stability may be compromised if the hail damage to your roof is not repaired by a qualified roofing contractor.

Hail can damage all types of roofing materials.

Granules on asphalt roofs shield homes from ultraviolet rays. However, in a violent hailstorm, the site of the roofing granules that have been knocked away and dislodged by hailstones may appear to be a bruise-like dark stain. As a result, there may be issues with the shingles in the future. You might see broken or missing shingles, as well as damaged seams on roofs made of wood, metal, tile, or slate. A hailstone that is large enough has the potential to completely pierce a shingle.

Repairs for hail damage are frequently covered by insurance.

Homeowners who have suffered a property loss as a result of uncontrollable events are covered by homeowner’s insurance. Most of the time, your insurance provider can assist with hail damage to your roof by paying for repairs. When you are certain that hail has damaged your roof or home, notify your insurance provider and submit a claim.

Damage from hail is challenging to identify.

Damage from hail isn’t usually evident or simple to spot. Therefore, it is frequently insufficient to check your home yourself for potential issues. It’s common for hail damage to your roof to go unnoticed, and issues may not become apparent for a few years. By the time you fully comprehend the depth of the hail damage to your roof, it might already be too late to file an insurance claim. However, a reliable company’s thorough hail damage inspection will find any indications of hail damage repair, allowing you to move quickly to get the repairs you need.

About Us

Anderson Roofing & Construction LLC is family-owned and operated. Our craftsmanship comes with an industry-leading warranty for materials and labor! We take pride in the proper completion of every job we undertake. We follow the International Building Codes and all manufacturer’s installation instructions. We don’t cut corners. Our owner had 10 years of experience installing roofs prior to entering sales. He is a craftsman who knows all the small details that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on extreme customer service. We know a lot about building codes and how to explain the need for proper storm damage repair to your insurance company. We also take care of our crews – we only hire people who do excellent work and we pay them well. All of our current crew members have 10 years of experience.

Please don’t hesitate to call, text, or email us if you have any questions. We offer our customers a $500 reward if you refer a new customer and they also have us replace their roof.

Roofing Services in Cedar Park, TX

No matter how big or small your roofing needs are, it’s important to hire a professional roofing contractor to do the job. Whether you need hail damage repair or want to install a brand new roof, at Anderson Roofing & Construction LLC, we perform residential and commercial roofing repair and installation throughout Cedar Park and the surrounding areas. We encourage you to contact us to learn more about our extensive services or to make an appointment by calling (512)-200-7663. We would be delighted to answer any questions you have or provide a free estimate for superior roofing in Cedar Park, Texas, or the surrounding towns.

Think about your car; impact resistant bumpers are great. They don’t get damaged during a low-speed crash. But they can certainly be damaged during a moderate speed crash or by being hit from the side. Cars with impact resistant bumpers can be cheaper to insure because they don’t need bumper repair work as often. So they do save money because they bounce back.

Impact resistant shingles are made using a modified asphalt formula, often known as rubberized asphalt, to better withstand the impact of hail. Small hail cannot damage impact resistant shingles, but large hail can. They are impact resistant but not hail-proof. Insurance companies are encouraging consumers to upgrade to impact resistant shingles and “save” on homeowners insurance by getting the hail “endorsement.” But are you really saving?

NO.

What happens is that the “endorsement” cancels your hail coverage. (Endorsement means to add, delete or change.) If you have no hail coverage, they won’t cover the cost of a new roof even if large hail damages your impact resistant shingles. Some policies cover huge hail that punches all the way through the roof decking into the attic, but how likely is that? The “savings” comes from the lack of hail coverage.

Back to the car analogy – if your car insurance operated the same way, they would get rid of your bumper coverage entirely. Basically punishing you for buying a car that does better in minor collisions.

Savings don’t come from cutting coverage.

Roofing Services in Cedar Park, TX

No matter how big or small your roofing needs are, it’s important to hire a professional roofing contractor to do the job. Whether you need shingle repairs or want to install a brand new roof, at Anderson Roofing & Construction LLC, we perform residential and commercial roofing repair and installation throughout Cedar Park and the surrounding areas. We encourage you to contact us to learn more about our extensive services or to make an appointment by calling (512)-200-7663. We would be delighted to answer any questions you have or provide a free estimate for superior roofing in Cedar Park, Texas, or the surrounding towns.

Roof repair and installation isn’t a project that should be done by just anybody. Here in Texas, bad weather is a fact of life, and when it happens, you want to know you’re going to be taken care of. Part of that is making sure you have good roof coverage and are able to find a professional roofing contractor to do the work correctly when it is necessary. When you need new roofing or roof repair for your home in business in Cedar Park, TX, Anderson Roofing & Construction LLC is at your service.

With experience installing everything from asphalt shingles to solar tiles, owner Chris Anderson sets out to do things a little differently. “Because I’ve done the work myself, I don’t ask any of my crew or my workers to do anything I can’t personally do and train them on,” Chris says. “So we’re able to manage quality a little bit better than some of the other companies in the area” Here’s what you can expect from Anderson Roofing & Construction.

A Truly Local Roofing Company

When searching for a quality roofing company, it is important that your choice is actually based in the same area where your home or business is located. When you keep it local, there’s a higher chance that your friends and neighbors can give you a strong reference. We’ve helped thousands of home and business owners throughout Cedar Park, Round Rock, Austin and the neighboring communities over the years. We’re a locally ran business that loves helping our friends and neighbors and will do everything we can to ensure you’re 100 percent satisfied with our nearby roofing services.

We Provide a Lifetime Workmanship Warranty

We stand behind our services by providing a lifetime workmanship warranty, far exceeding the industry standard of one-year. The Anderson Roofing & Construction LLC lifetime workmanship warranty ensures that if any of our jobs need to be repaired in the future due to labor issues, you will not incur additional costs. “With material warranties, lifetime is pretty standard, but in terms of workmanship warranties, that’s really important,” Chris says. “A lot of the issues that we see on roofs are workmanship-related. You wouldn’t believe how much water can enter a home from one nail.”

Roofing Services in Cedar Park

No matter how big or small your roofing needs are, it’s important to hire a professional roofing contractor to do the job. At Anderson Roofing & Construction LLC, we perform residential and commercial roofing repair and installation throughout Cedar Park and the surrounding areas. We encourage you to contact us to learn more about our extensive services or to make an appointment by calling (512)-200-7663. We would be delighted to answer any questions you have or provide a free estimate for superior roofing in Cedar Park, Texas or the surrounding towns.