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Getting a Houston roof inspection is the best preventative measure you can take to ensure your roof is in good condition. Because you want to be sure that your roof provides you, your family, and the rest of your home’s structure what the right protection, it’s important to regularly get an inspection. We recommend getting your roof inspected at least twice a year because this helps us catch any signs that you may need a roof repair or a roof replacement before the problem becomes excessively costly and puts you at risk. What Do Roofers Look For When Inspecting a Houston Roof? There are many signs that your Houston roof has been damaged. Some are subtle, and some are impossible to miss. When you seek Amstill Roofing’s help with an inspection, rest assured that we will catch even the subtlest signs of damage and make appropriate recommendations. How Old Your Roof Is We may first ask y...

A roof in Houston typically lasts 20 years, on average. How long your particular roof lasts, however, will also depend on the type of roof shingles you used when you built your house or when you last got a roof replacement. Keep in mind that Houston weather conditions will also play a role in the lifespan of your roof. In the event that storm damage, winter damage, or aging caused some roofing problems, you can actually use your home insurance to help cover the costs of fixing it. Here are the steps our roofing experts recommend you take when it comes to using your insurance to meet your roofing needs. Step 1: Understand Your Policy First things first, we recommend you read through your home insurance policy in order to get a better idea of what kind of coverage you get. As a general rule of thumb, roofs that are less than 10 years old may be fully covered by your insurance company if ...

The new year is a great time to get a Houston roof replacement, but in some cases, your roof may only need a few repairs to ensure its strength and durability until the warranty expires. Get an Inspection to Determine if Roof Repairs are Right for You Roofs all over Houston typically last about 15-20 years, on average. However, the kind of shingles that make up your rooftop will also play an important role in determining how long your roof lasts. High-end architectural style shingles, for example, may last up to 50 years to a lifetime, depending on the manufacturer. Medium-quality shingles, on the other hand, may last about 20 or 30 years, and possibly more. Although 2019 did not give us the most severe weather we have ever seen or experienced, there is still a substantial chance that the weather has impacted your shingles in some way. However, if you have had the same roof for the la...

With the arrival of the new year comes fresh starts and new looks, so you might be thinking of completing a few home renovations, or just one: your roof. The new year is the perfect time to get a new roof. Here are some signs your home may benefit from starting the year off with a Houston roof replacement. Signs You Need a Houston Roof Replacement Roof Aging In Houston, roofs last an average of 20 years, but this ultimately depends on what kind of shingles your roofing utilizes and the overall weather conditions. Houses that utilize inexpensive shingles can expect their roof to last about 10 to 15 years, but homeowners that opted for high-end shingles can expect their roof to last 30 to 50 years, or even longer. Interior Signs of Roof Damage Aside from age, we recommend homeowners complete an interior inspection from their attic. Keep an eye out for dark water stains and streaks alo...

Now that it’s a brand new year and the holidays have been thoroughly enjoyed, it is a great time for a roof inspection. Throughout the duration of 2019, your roof has endured rain damage, wind damage, storm damage, and has held up the weight of holiday decorations while keeping you and your family warm and safe inside. After all of that, the start of 2020 is the perfect time to get a free roof inspection. How Often Should You Get Your Houston Roof Inspected? With the new year comes new year’s resolutions, and for our customers, one of those resolutions may be to take better care of the home, remodel, or redecorate it to help modernize it. In order to keep your house looking its best, we recommend you request an inspection twice a year; once in the spring, and a second time in the fall. Inspecting during these seasons gives our roofers a good idea of how much your roof endured in the m...

Local Houston roofers like Amstill are a great choice when it comes to meeting your roofing needs, including roof repair, roof replacement, and even maintenance or inspection. Here’s why Amstill Roofing will gladly be your go-to roofer. Local Houston Roofers are Familiar With the Area The greatest benefit to hiring a local roofer is that no one knows Houston better than Houstonians themselves. We are very familiar with the neighborhoods in the greater Houston area, including Sugarland, Katy, and the Energy Corridor, as well as the year-round weather conditions. When we complete a free roof inspection, we know what caused certain holes, curled shingles, and buckling. We also know how much longer your roof may last relative to the upcoming weather Houston will experience. When we recommend a roof repair or roof replacement, we know which service will best protect you, your family, and y...

As Houstonians, we know that December and January are the colder months. Although we don’t get drastic temperatures very often, the colder outside air can still have an effect on the temperature inside your home. If you turn your heater on and feel like your house isn’t as warm as it should be, then it may be time for a roof replacement or roof repair. A Problematic Roof May Let Cold Air Into Your Houston Home You might think of your roof as your first defense against the elements. If your roof has sustained any damage and now has cracked, buckling, or missing shingles, and if your chimney flashing is loose, then it has created several openings through which the cold air from outside can make its way inside your home. If it rains, for example, and the insulation just beneath your roof gets wet, then this can lead to rapid corrosion of roofing components, such as fasteners and studs. In...

If you read our blog about how Houston’s winter weather can affect our rooftops, then you may know it’s about time for a seasonal inspection. We recommend seasonal inspections at least twice a year because they are the best, most effective way to ensure your roof is strong, safe, and secure. Better Late Than Never - Seasonal Inspections Help Monitor Your Houston Roof’s Integrity Our trained roof inspectors recommend free inspections at least twice a year, in the spring and in the fall, since the weather is more mild at this time. However, that doesn’t mean we won’t still inspect your roof for free now. We find that some of our customers may decide to procrastinate on inspections because they worry that if they get an inspection too early and all is clear, then before they know it, by the time it gets chillier, they'll make way for winter weather to damage their roof. However, while th...