Roof warranties explained: manufacturer vs workmanship
A new roof usually comes with more than one warranty, and they don't cover the same things. Knowing which promise comes from the shingle maker and which comes from...
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Roofing guides written for San Antonio homeowners
Plain explanations of hail, claims, materials, heat and permits, edited by Murray Ledbetter, our homeowner resources editor. Read before you call anyone, us included.
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The first 24 hours after a hailstorm
When hail clears out of San Antonio, the yard is full of ice, the gutters are dented and nobody knows yet what happened to the roof. What you do in the next day shapes...
How long does a roof last in South Texas heat?
Manufacturers publish life spans based on average conditions, and South Texas is not average. Long, hot summers, strong sun, spring hail and big trees all work on a roof...
Stone-coated steel vs Class 4 shingles
If you're replacing a roof after hail in San Antonio, two impact-resistant options usually make the short list: stone-coated steel and Class 4 asphalt shingles....
Roof colors that handle San Antonio heat
Roof color is one of the few choices that changes both how your house looks and how hot the attic runs. In San Antonio's long summers, it's worth picking with...
How to spot a storm-chaser roofer after a hailstorm
When hail rolls through San Antonio, the knocks on the door usually start within a day or two. Most visitors want to sell you a new roof, and a few won't be around...
Flat roof options for older San Antonio homes
Plenty of older San Antonio homes have a flat or low-slope section somewhere: a back porch closed in decades ago, a carport turned into a den, or a whole midcentury...
Clay vs concrete tile roofs for San Antonio homes
Tile roofs fit San Antonio's Spanish and Mission style homes, from 1920s houses near Alamo Heights to newer master-planned streets in Stone Oak. Clay and concrete...
HOA roof rules in master-planned communities
If you live in a master-planned community around San Antonio, your roof belongs partly to the neighborhood's look. Before you change shingle color, switch to metal...
Standing seam vs 5V crimp metal roofs in the Hill Country
Drive through Boerne, Kerrville or Spring Branch and you'll see both kinds of metal roof: the tall ribs of standing seam and the low, classic V lines of 5V crimp....
Reroof permits in San Antonio: what homeowners should know
A new roof is one of the larger projects most San Antonio homeowners take on, and permits are part of doing it right. The rules depend on exactly where your house sits,...
Class 4 shingles and the Texas insurance discount
In a hail-prone city like San Antonio, Class 4 shingles come up in almost every replacement conversation. This guide explains what the rating actually tests, how the...
Repair or replace your roof? A practical way to decide
Most roof problems in San Antonio start small: a lifted shingle after a spring storm, a stain on the hallway ceiling, a cracked pipe boot. The hard part is knowing when...
How a Texas roof insurance claim works, step by step
A roof claim after a hailstorm or windstorm follows a fairly predictable path in Texas, but the details trip people up. Here's how the process usually runs, what...
Radiant barriers and attic heat: what actually helps
On a July afternoon in San Antonio, the attic above your ceiling can pass 140 degrees, and your ducts and shingles sit in that heat for hours. A radiant barrier can...
What size hail damages a roof in San Antonio?
Hail size is the first thing most people check after a storm, but it's only part of the story. Here's how stone size, wind, roof age and roofing material work...
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