Roof guides for Lincoln homeowners
Plain-English answers about hail, leaks, insurance claims, ice dams and hiring a roofer. Written for Lincoln and Lancaster County, with no made-up numbers.
What to Do After a Hail Storm in Lincoln
A step-by-step checklist for Lincoln homeowners after hail: what to check, what to photograph, and when to call a…
Hail Damage vs. Normal Shingle Wear
How to tell hail damage from ordinary aging on an asphalt shingle roof: bruises, blisters, cracking and granule loss,…
What Affects Roof Replacement Cost in Lincoln
The things that move the price of a roof replacement up or down in Lincoln, Nebraska: size, pitch, layers, decking,…
How to Choose a Roofer in Lincoln (and Spot a Storm Chaser)
What to check before you hire a roofer in Lincoln, Nebraska: contractor registration, insurance, a local address,…
Ice Dams on Lincoln Roofs: Causes, Signs and Fixes
Why ice dams form on Lincoln, Nebraska roofs in winter, how to tell if one is leaking into your house, and what…
Roof Repair vs. Replacement: How to Decide
How Lincoln homeowners can decide between repairing and replacing a roof: age, how widespread the damage is, and what…
Roof Insurance Claims in Nebraska: A Plain-English Guide
How a hail or wind roof insurance claim usually works for Nebraska homeowners, step by step. General information, not…