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Catastrophe Claim Tips

If your property is damaged by a hurricane, tornado, hailstorm or similar disaster, here is what you should do to assure quick handling of your insurance claim

What Wears Roofs Out?

• Exposure... Either long-term exposure to the elements (sun, water, freeze-thaw) or shorter-term exposure to damaging air pollutants, and chemicals

• Structural Movement... Such as building settlement or expansion/contraction not accommodated by the roofing system
• Biological Growth... Such as vegetation in areas of standing water or algae
• Not Fixing Problems Promptly... These can add up to a much shorter roof life--e.g., if a small problem is not repaired, then a large amount of insulation can be damaged
• Forgetting About Maintenance... This is perhaps the biggest cause of premature roof failure
• Change In The Use Of The Building... e.g., an increase in the interior relative humidity of a building can cause severe condensation problems within the roofing system

 - Dick Fricklas, REIE

Hurricane Preparedness Planning

Business owners and managers should have a basic hurricane awareness plan in place to protect facilities and employees.

Identifying Common Problems

Lack of maintenance and failure to correct minor roof deterioration in early stages is one of the major causes of premature roof problems. A good time to inspect your roof is in the spring; checking for any damage that may have occurred during the winter.

Preparing Your Roof for Winter

Protecting your commercial roof from elements is essential to staying in business. Whether you work in an office, garage or warehouse, the roof must be in condition to prevent water damage that can cause work stoppage. Winters can be harsh to roofs because accumulated snow or ice only takes a few degrees to melt, causing water to migrate in through the roof.

Do's and Don'ts of Roof Maintenance

Ongoing and proper maintenance of your building's roofing system is part of a building owner's responsibility. Be sure to only allow approved contractors to maintain or perform repairs on a guaranteed roofing system.

Better Building Initiative

A multipronged effort designed to make commercial buildings 20 percent more energy-efficient during the next decade was recently introduced. By engaging and empowering the private sector, the presidential administration hopes to encourage investments for the upgrade of offices, stores, schools, and municipal facilities, as well as universities, hospitals and other commercial buildings.

Charter Receives Mayoral Proclamation

Charter Roofing receives a proclamation during the 2011 Build Expo at Houston's Reliant Center for its contributions to improving the City of Houston's economic development over the years.

Choosing a commercial roofing contractor

Buying a new roof system is an important investment. Before you spend your money, spend some time learning how to evaluate the roofing contractor who may be doing the work. Roofing contractors are not all alike; insist on working with a professional.