A legitimate roofing estimate is not one number on a page. It’s an itemized document listing roughly 12 distinct line items with quantities, named brands, and unit prices, plus permit fees, tax, and payment terms spelled out. The homeowner rule is simple: if a bid...
Yes, house wrap belongs under vinyl siding on any home built to current code, because it forms the drainage plane that keeps water off your sheathing. That’s the short answer. The longer one is that a wrap only works as well as its installation. Reversed laps, missing...
Most homeowners policies apply a flat-dollar deductible to roof damage claims, though wind and hail losses often trigger a percentage deductible calculated from your Coverage A dwelling limit instead. Before you do anything else, pull your declarations page, calculate...
If your roof is under about 15 years old and the damage is confined to one area, a repair is usually the smarter move. If it’s near the end of its expected lifespan, has widespread damage, or the repair bid is a significant fraction of what a full replacement would...
Yes, drip edge is required on shingle roofs almost everywhere the International Residential Code applies. IRC R905.2.8.5 mandates it at both eaves and rakes, with metal extending at least 2 inches onto the roof deck and dropping at least 1/4 inch below the sheathing...
