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Roofsmart Pad Overview

https://youtu.be/t3NEs3ry_io What are Roofsmart Pads? Roofsmart Pads were designed by a veteran roofer to both help protect roofing tiles from damage and help keep workers safe.  Roofsmart Pads are constructed with ABS plastic and a 1.5 inch foam pad.  Each Roofsmart Pad measures 24×40 inches and weighs about 14 lbs. Additional accessories including a ladder […]

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20 Proven Ways to Get Roofing Leads

This is one of the most-asked questions by roofing contractors: “How do I get more roofing leads?”  It’s a loaded question, as there are many methods to generate solid leads.  Often, the bigger problem is that contractors are already getting leads in various forms, but don’t know how to capitalize on them. Another common complaint

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How to Identify and Prevent Metal Roof Fading and Chalking

BY: NICK LEE PRESIDENT AT COASTAL METAL (MIAMI, FL) Metal roofing has considerable advantages in comparison to other roofing systems such as asphalt, tile, or cement. Boasting several environmental advantages, a speedy and easy installation process and a lifespan of 40+ years, metal panels have quickly become the most practic al option for both commercial and

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How to Explain Roofing Supplements with Homeowners

Supplements are an integral part of the insurance restoration process. So, why do we have such a hard time explaining them to our homeowners? It’s simple. We get scared. So, we either don’t tell them, or we brush over it so fast that they don’t really understand the process. But, if you wait until the

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How To Get A Flat Roof Insurance Claim Approved

How to get a Flat Roof Insurance Claim Approved On the surface, flat roofs seem simpler than your average sloped roofs. But, with several different types of flat roofs and three different ways to install them, flat roofs are far from simple. Many adjusters don’t understand the intricacies of flat roofs and will often select

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What Can A Contractor Do If The Insurance Claim Is Denied?

There are a variety of reasons WHY an adjuster denies a roofing or siding insurance claim; they dispute the storm date, they didn’t perform a thorough inspection, there wasn’t enough damage to warrant a replacement, or maybe they felt that the roof could be repaired instead of replaced. The WHY doesn’t really make a difference.

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How Roofing Contractors Can Turn Partial Approvals into Full Approvals

When it comes to storm related insurance claims, partial approvals are going to happen. Some contractors just accept the adjuster’s initial findings and leave thousands or even millions of dollars on the table. Experienced contractors view a partial approval as part of the process and actively work to convert those initially small claims into large,

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What Is Supplementing, And How Much Can Roofing Contractors Make If They Do It Right?

If you’re new to the roofing business or just getting into storm restoration, you’ve likely heard the word “supplement” (or Supplement) thrown around but probably don’t have a good grasp on what it means. Let’s walk through what a supplement is and how supplementing will benefit your roofing company. What is a supplement? A roofing

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Why Photo Documentation Matters To Your Roofing Business

Why Photo Documentation Matters to Your Roofing Business by Micki Parks As a roofing contractor, staying on top of jobs, projects, and crews can be overwhelming. And it doesn’t help when you’re dealing with lost documents, unaccountable crews, or weak marketing campaigns. It’s a lot. But what if your crews’ photo documentation process was your

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