Roof Replacement Done Right

Understanding Your Roof Replacement

It is a wise decision to do your due diligence when making an investment to replace your roof. Finding a reputable roofer is part of that investment. And the better the roofer the greater your return. The University of Harvard study states that 70% of roofers go out of business within the first three years. Well that is certainly not enough time to honor any type of roofing warranty. The better equipped you are with roofing knowledge the better job you will do in choosing the right company.

The Roofing Components

Do not let your roofer cut corners. Be in the know and understand the components involved in a complete roofing system. here is what you need to know:

• Leak Barrier: This is an important component that if skipped will certainly lead to leaks. In fact if not installed correctly you can almost guarantee a leak. The leak barrier is installed where roof pitches and or valleys meet. This barrier is installed a minimum of 6 feet up your roof-line from the edge of the roof at gutter/eaves (which is code), down valleys (where two roofing planes intersect), around the chimney, at the intersection of a roof plane and a vertical wall, and around any penetration through the roof-line (soil stacks, vents, fans, skylights, etc).
• Underlayment: more commonly recognized as black felt paper is installed on all exposed roof decking. Today there are new technologies to choose from. Various types of underlayment provide greater strength and prolong the life of the wood decking underneath.
• Starter Strips: another very important component. The starter strips are installed along the roof line and prevent water from blowing in underneath the shingles. 
• Ventilation: all components are critical but the ventilation on your roof is the single most important component of the roofing system. Proper ventilation provides longevity to your wood decking and every other roofing component. Even more critical than this, proper ventilation helps to provide for a healthy home and can even have a positive effect on your heating and cooling bill.
• Shingle Cap: this is one of the most commonly overlooked components. This special shingle is manufactured specifically for different grade of shingles. It covers the peaks of your roof, enhances the roof’s look and validates the roofing system's warranty. 

It is important to understand all of the roofing components. This allows you to visually witness the materials that are being used on your roof. I have seen roofing companies promise to replace an entire roof and then when it came time to do the work, they attempted to only replace the shingles which are the most noticeable. Shady practices are used everyday to swindle honest home owners. Arm yourself with good information and reduce the chances of someone taking advantage of you. 

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Roof Replacement Insurance Claim

Ryson Roofing is Your Insurance Claims Specialist

When we obtain insurance, we do so to protect ourselves from any loss. Insurance gives us peace of mind that in event of an unforeseen and unfortunate event, we will be taken care of. This is true with all types of insurance. And insurance companies are really smart. They do a lot of math to understand the probability of an event happening that would cause someone to file a claim. Often times the anticipation or probability of filing a claim is priced into your policy. So if you have to file a claim you should, you're already paying for it.

The Evidence Not Seen

In most cases when an event occurs that forces you to file a claim with your insurance carrier the damage is very evident. If you are in a fender bender for example, you can clearly see what needs to be repaired and feel quite justified in filing a claim. If someone runs their vehicle into your brick mail box again the damage is easy to see and because the damage is easy to see people feel justified with filing a claim. When a tree falls onto your roof, the damage is quite visible and easy to spot. You file a Roof Replacement Insurance Claim and get your roof repaired. There is one type of damage that is not easily seen. This damage is one of the worst types of damage that can happen to your roof. Its so bad that insurance companies will immediately replace your entire roof. But most home owners don't see any damage and are reluctant to file a claim. This damage is hail damage, hail does serious damage to your roof that will result in future leaks. By the time hail damage is evident, the cost to repair is through the roof. 

Ryson Roofing is Your Insurance Claim Specialist

Here at Ryson Roofing we truly understand the devastation that hail does to a roof. We have insurance claim specialist on staff and can help you with our FREE roof inspection. Whether you have a commercial shingle roof or a residential roof, we can help in both situations. Ryson Roofing has the experience you need to help you with the entire process. Call us today and make sure you don't have previous hail damage to your roof.

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Commercial Roof Replacement

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Any time you are dealing with commercial property, you are dealing with investments and income. Every year companies measure their return on their investments and at times a slight change in any one variable can change the projected ROI. In all the measuring and predicting you do during the year, don't take one of the most important investments too lightly. Your commercial roof is a huge part of your return. In fact many companies have found out the hard way just how important their roof was to the overall success of their business. When your roof leaks, business can grind down to a halt and that is never a good scenario for any business. 

Commercial Roof Replacement Baton Rouge

Because your commercial roof is so important to your business, its important to have it inspected on a regular basis. You can not afford to just ignore the roof or assume that it is always up to par. Having a regular roof inspection can help to identify if any problems exist. It can also help you the business owner to avoid other costly repairs associated with the faulty roof. The experts at Ryson Roofing are Baton Rouge's number one choice when it comes to commercial roof replacement. A commercial roof replacement should be left to those who have the experience and the resources to complete the job on time and within budget. (View some of our notable projects)

Commercial Roofing

Since 1992 Ryson Roofing has been servicing commercial clients in southern Louisiana. From Baton Rouge to New Orleans we have helped hundreds of commercial property owners and property management companies get a successful roof replacement. Call Ryson Roofing today and have your commercial roof inspected by a team of professionals who understand the commercial roofing industry. "Just to be on the safe side!"

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Don't Choose The Lowest Bid!

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Just about anywhere you live in the country, you can easily find a local roofer. And for many reasons most of us agree that choosing a local roofer is usually the best choice for your roof. I personally live in Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge roofing companies are super plentiful. It seems like every day I see a different truck advertising a different Baton Rouge roofing company. These companies pop up like weeds. In the roofing industry we call most of these guys, "Chuck in a truck." And its true we all started somewhere and there certainly may be a good Chuck in a truck out there that is growing his business. You just have to be sure to choose the right one. 

Let The Underbidding Begin

Many of these roofers are desperate for work and are out trying to under bid one another. And in most industries the cheaper bid is not a good choice. Good Baton Rouge roofing companies know that the price of materials and the price of labor is pretty consistent. In addition you always have to consider the unknown. Once you tear off the shingles then you can truly identify whether the roofing underlayment needs to be replaced. Or are there any issues that were not visible while the shingles were in place? I have witnessed roofer walk away from jobs that they had simply underbid. And once a problem arose they did not have the resources to see the issue resolved. Here are some points a low bid usually means:

• Cheaper quality materials
• They try to leave the underlayment in place
• Cut corners to compensate the low bid
• Not able to honor warranty
• Insufficient resources to complete the job properly.
• Higher risk to the homeowner

Here at Ryson Roofing our prices are not the lowest, but our work is high quality. We do what we say and we do it right. Don't take the risk just to save a few bucks. get your roof done by the roofing experts. Get your roof done by Ryson Roofing.

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The Importance of Choosing a Local Roofer

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For most people, the biggest purchase they will ever make is their home. Some people buy one home and decide to grow old in that home. Some people buy and sell a couple times in their lives and yet others buy and sell many times. Whichever category you fall into one thing is consistent, the roof of your home is the number one tool for keeping you dry and protecting your family and belongings from the elements. A good roof not only adds beauty and value but it also helps in the selling process once its time to sell your home. With these reasons in mind its important that whomever you choose to install your roof is a local roofer.

Why Is a Local Roofer So Important

Because there is so much riding on your roof and because the cost of the roof is pretty significant, you want to make sure you hire someone who can stand behind their word and their work and provide you with peace of mind. When you choose a local roofer you do not have to go far to find them in case you need to make them honor their warranty. Which is why I always say that a reputable local roofer is peace of mind. Besides having the ability to hold the local roofer accountable, one of the main reasons you want to choose a local roofer is due to the workmanship warranty. Most roofers or at least the good ones, will offer a workmanship warranty in addition to the manufactures warranty. Therefore, hiring local means you don't have to go far to make the roofer honor his or her warranty.

Ryson Your Local Choice

Ryson Roofing has been servicing the Baton Rouge and Southern Louisiana since 1992. They are local with a physical location located in Baton Rouge. Ryson Roofing has established a solid reputation and has earned an A+ rating with the BBB. So if you really want peace of mind you choose Ryson Roofing for all your Baton Rouge Roofing needs. 

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Hail Storm Roof Repair

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When you think of roof damage or hail damage, you think of very obvious types of damage. Huge holes in the roof, missing shingles, a tree falling on a roof and the like. It is also common to associate tornadoes, strong wind and other severe weather as the cause of this type of damage. And while this may be true, there is another type of roof damage that is not so obvious. This damage is not so visible to the untrained eye and is caused by hail. Hail is a form of solid precipitation. It is usually possible in most thunderstorms and is produced by cumulonimbi. When hail hits the shingles the hailstones damage asphalt roof shingles by knocking their granular covering loose. Once enough granules are knocked off the shingles, the underlying asphalt is exposed. Then sunlight deteriorates the asphalt and water enters the house. That is why most insurance companies will replace an entire roof if they find at least ten nicks in the shingles in a ten square feet area. 

You Decide Not To Replace Your Roof

For starters if you file a claim and do not replace your roof, you are out of your depreciation forever. And to make matters worse, when you do have real visible damage such as a leak that has now caused damage to your walls, furniture and electronics, you will more than likely be uninsured because you did not replace your roof. And if another storm comes along and blows your shingles off of your roof the insurance company is not going to pay for your roof a second time when you didn't replace it the first time. 

You Decide Not To File A Claim

When hail strikes your area you should certainly call your insurance company and determine if you have damage. When damage exists in areas prone to storms your insurance company has calculated a replacement cost into your insurance premiums. When the storm hits your rates will go up and maybe even your deductible. You are actually paying higher insurance costs and not utilizing your insurance. To make matters worse you only have a certain amount of time to file a claim after a storm strikes. This time factor varies from state to state. 

Roof Storm Damage Experts

Ryson Roofing understands roofs very well. We have been servicing the Baton Rouge and Southeastern Louisiana for over twenty years. Ryson Roofing has an A+ Rating with the BBB and we are experienced in helping home owners deal with their insurance companies. When hail hits your area you call Ryson Roofing and make sure you got the best on your team. 

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