Most homeowners are never really truly ready for major roofing work. If you’re like many, you’ve probably never even looked up “roofers near me” before. It’s likely the need simply never arose, and it does make sense not to fuss over something that isn’t causing you problems. However, when the need does arise, it’s important to take action as fast as you can. What can happen when you delay roof…
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Do not wait until a hurricane or blizzard inflicts extensive damage to your home before understanding how your insurance claims process works. Or else, you might rashly head into decisions that will put you under tremendous stress and exhaust your resources. Expert roofers at Wortham Bros, Inc. share steps you need to take to maximize your insurance claim. Contain the damage. When your home takes…
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Like people, roofing systems need to breathe. In the roof, ventilation works to let the warm, moisture-filled air out of the attic and the fresh, cool air in. Its goal is to keep the attic space — and therefore the rest of the interior — cool and dry, helping keep your home in good condition. In this blog, Wortham Brothers roofing discusses the critical parts of roof ventilation and the problems…
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“Weathering” is a term used to describe the effects on asphalt shingle roofing of long-term exposure to weather elements. It is a natural process that causes shingles to deteriorate over time. In this blog, Wortham Bros, Inc. talks about the general factors that can affect how well asphalt shingles weather. Shingle Quality: There’s no doubt that poor-quality asphalt shingles will fail before good…
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To ensure that your roof remains durable and lasts a long time, you should reach out to a roofing contractor for regular maintenance. Before coming to your home for an inspection, they might ask you some questions first, such as the age of your roofing system. Age can be a critical roofing detail as this will determine how much work you have ahead of you to maintain or replace it. At Wortham…
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