Roof Damage

Shingles in Shambles? Here Are Roof-Related Problems You Don’t Want to Ignore

By Candy's Dirt / April 20, 2022 /

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor The roof is one of the five major parts of the house, so before purchasing a home, you’ll want to find out all you can about the current roof. First, how old is it? The average lifespan of a roof in Texas is about 20 years, barring damage from major storms or…

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Make Sure Your Roof Can Stand Up to Spring in Texas With These Tips From Home Inspectors

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / April 14, 2022 /

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring high winds, hail storms, and flooding. So it’s a good time for your roof to be performing its best! Here are some examples of problems our home inspectors find on the roof. Roof Inspection This video is a great example of an…

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Ready to Raise Your Roof IQ? Single Out Bad Shingles With These Tips

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / September 29, 2021 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” When you’re buying a home, we advise people that the major areas of consideration are the roof, plumbing, electricity, HVAC, and the foundation. These are…

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Make Sure Your Roof is Safe For Santa Claus

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 16, 2020 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa might have a hard time delivering presents to some of the houses we see. From the roof to the chimney, here are…

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Roof Repair Rip Offs: The Storm Chasers Want to Fix Your Roof, Then Retire Rich

By Candy Evans / July 25, 2012 /

I have a roof made from recycled rubber tires. It has a 50 year warranty. Never mind that the company who manufactured it is no longer in business, it’s a great roof and totally hail-proof. In fact, hail bounces off. Which is why I am loving the 25 plus roofers who have knocked on my…

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