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Front Door with Siding Removed

In this photo, you can see we had to remove and replace almost all of the materials surrounding the front door of this home.  The culprit was the flashing.  

When it comes to residential roofs, the main purpose is to create a barrier between the  interior of the home and the weather and outside elements.  Water is the most difficult element to control. Roof flashing is the last line of defense in the battle against water penetration.  That’s why proper installation is so critical.

Flashing is critical where different levels of roofs intersect and where roofs end.  The most common locations for roof flashing are at valleys,   chimneys, eaves, skylights, ridges, and at roof-to-wall intersections – basically, anywhere there’s an edge or a break in the plane of the roof.  These are the areas where gravity, surface tension and wind pressure will encourage leaks.

In this particular home, the step flashing, where the roof above met the wall, and specifically the “kick-out” flashing at the bottom of this roof caused rot in the sheathing, siding, trim and the door itself.  We do lots of repairs like this one that happened to be on a home of one of my next door neighbors.

Make sure when you hire someone to repair or replace your roof, it’s a professional with a proven track record.  Otherwise, in a few years, you may be repairing damage to other areas of your home.

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What’s the worst thing about storm damage?  Knowing who to call?  The inconvenience of cleaning up?  The money it costs?  Strangers in your home for repairs?  Well, in many cases, people tell us it’s dealing with the insurance company.  At Brown Roofing, we take care of all of that for you.  Not only do we professionally settle your claim making sure you receive full value for every item, we deal with all the paperwork too.  We’ve been doing this kind of work so long, we’re experts when it comes to negotiation, paperwork and getting you the most for your claim.

The insurance adjuster is not an independent third party, they work for the insurance company, and their job is to arrive at a settlement you’re happy with. This can leave out small, not-so-noticeable details and sometimes even major components, which you may not recognize as damaged. Our experience proves that in the majority of claims, there are covered components missing in the initial insurance estimate.   The question is: Can you fully assess the damage on your own, and will you get what you really need from the insurance company to repair your home completely?  What if your claim is denied and the adjuster says there isn’t enough damage?  

One call to Brown Roofing, and your worries are over.  Most of the time, storm damage is not just to your roof. It affects many parts of a home: paint & caulking, window sills, sashes, screens & metal wraps, siding, fascias & trim, guttering, vent hoods & flu caps, air conditioner/heat pump coils, light fixtures, even decks, stairs & fences.  We meet the adjuster on the initial inspection and go over all the damages. That makes everything go more smoothly right from the start. 

So if you have storm damage, give us a call and we’ll make sure you get all of the damage reported, and receive the maximum amount for the settlement.  Plus, we’ll take care of all the ugly paperwork.

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Since 1995 our motto has said it all: “We Make Your Home What You Want It To Be.”   We offer full-service roofing and we are certified as GAF Timberline Authorized Residential Roofing Installers.  Skylights are one of our specialties.

Our Design/Build Remodeling Division specializes in “original-look” room additions, functional and elegant kitchens and baths, basements with attitude, and historical restorations.  We also repair, restore or rebuild following fire, water or storm damage, and offer insurance negotiations as part of our service. 

We have architects and designers we partner with to bring you a diverse team to help transform your ideas into viable plans. If you’ve already chosen a design professional, we’re more than happy to work with them to turn your dreams into reality.  We are roofing experts and a whole lot more!

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