Why it’s Important to Have Your Roof Inspected for Wind Damage

It is important when you hire a contractor to do work at your home or business that they are fully covered with the proper and required insurance. By law, every contractor must have a worker’s compensation policy in place. Workers compensation is an insurance policy that protects the employee from injury at a jobsite. If your roofing contractor does not have a legitimate workers comp. policy in place and the employee hurts themselves on your property, you might be liable for their injury. There have been cases where the homeowner has had to pay thousands of dollars of their own money for the workers injury, all because the roofing contractor they hired did not have workers compensation insurance. Another insurance to make sure your roofing contractor has is general liability insurance. General liability insurance is a policy that protects the employee and homeowner in case of a work-related accident or damage done to your home. For example, when getting your roof replaced a fire breaks out and your home burns down or there is water damage due to a plumbing issue, the contractor’s general liability insurance would cover the damage done. If your roofer does not have the proper liability insurance, it would come down on you to pay for the damage done. The last insurance policy we recommend you check for is truck insurance. Many roofing companies use large dump trucks when repairing or replacing a roof. If the trucks are not insured properly and for example one of the large dump trucks hit your home or damaged another vehicle at the property, you may be responsible for paying for the damage done on your property. Making sure your roofing contractor has the right insurance is critical when hiring for your roofing project. Hiring an unqualified and uninsured family member, friend or neighbor to repair your roof is extremely risky not only because your roof might not be properly fixed but also because you could be paying a lot more money in the case a work related accident happens on your property. At Right Way Roofing we are licensed, bonded, and insured with all three policies above. If you have any questions give us a call today at (505) 247-3400 .

SBS Modified Bitumen roofing systems are a great choice for low-slope flat roofs in Albuquerque. Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bitumen (Mod-Bit) is made from asphalt that has been modified with one or more polymers or solvents to provide flexibility, impact resistance, and strength. The synthetic rubber material is less prone to cracking and sustaining damage from the elements and can be easily applied by torch, hot-mopping, and self-adhered peel and stick rolls. Modified Bitumen roofing systems are a very durable and modern type of Built Up Roofing (BUR) that provides increased resistance to weathering and aging because it can withstand movement and temperature fluctuations. Modified Bitumen is a long-lasting, low-maintenance material with an average life span of 20 years and can last even longer with just basic maintenance. This roofing system is also one of the strongest commercial roofing systems because of its excellent waterproofing and because it can withstand both low and high temperatures due to its polymer modification. Modified Bitumen is also layered with a granule coating to provide UV protection. The cost of installing Modified Bitumen is competitive with other roofing materials with a similar life expectancy. Call us at Right Way Roofing at (505) 247-3400 if you are interested in transforming your old Tar and Gravel BUR roof to a new Modified Bitumen roofing system.

Many people are unaware that sealing the top of your parapets with stucco is just as important as replacing your roof. A reputable roofing company, like Right Way Roofing, will always make recommendations when repairing your roof if they notice cracked or broken stucco especially at the top of your parapets. The typical life span of your stucco is fifteen to twenty years, which is similar to the lifespan of your roof. Therefore, it is a good idea to plan on getting your stucco repaired in conjunction with a new roof. During the colder months, moisture can penetrate small cracks in your parapet wall stucco and freeze and then thaw, which breaks up the stucco even more. The process repeats over and over and soon you’ve got a problem which is very costly to fix. During the warmer months, the intense heat and sun damage can lead to cracks forming on your parapet walls, which causes moisture to penetrate and erode the stucco leading to leaks during our monsoon season. We highly recommend you have stucco work done by a local professional stucco company after installing a new roof. It is important to remember to have the stucco repaired after the re-roof is completed. This allows the stucco to overlap, or counter flash, your roofing material providing a tight seal to keep moisture out. Parapets are not the only areas that need attention, but also chimneys and any other stucco areas that meet the roofing material. Keep in mind, a roof will keep most of the water out of your house but other components, especially the stucco, will help keep your home and your valuables safe as well. Consider replacing or repairing your stucco while replacing or repairing your roof. Feel free to call us with any questions at (505) 247-3400.

With “Do It Yourself” home improvement projects becoming more popular due to online video tutorials and resources, some homeowners have elected to repair or replace their roof on their own. Even complex roofing projects can seem doable for the average homeowner after viewing a few DIY roofing videos. However, before you start a roofing project on your own, please read below to see some of the reasons why you should hire an experienced and licensed roofing contractor. Safety Safety is the most important reason why you should have an experienced and licensed roofing contractor repair or replace your roof. Roofing is one of the most hazardous professions due to the risk of injury from falls. Right Way Roofing provides training and equipment to ensure the safety of our team while working on your roof. Financial Risk Since roofing can be dangerous, it’s important to work with a licensed and insured roofing contractor. Right Way Roofing is licensed with the State of New Mexico and insured with worker’s compensation and general liability insurance. In addition, costly mistakes are a common occurrence with DIY roofing projects because of the lack of expertise by the DIY installer. Many times, the homeowner will need to spend additional money to correct mistakes or may have to abandon the project and hire a roofing contractor to complete the repair or install. Right Way Roofing only uses the most durable roofing materials and we can purchase those materials at wholesale prices. DIY installers usually pay more for inferior materials, which lowers the quality of the roof at an increased cost. Professional Inspection At Right Way Roofing, we provide a free in-depth roofing inspection that identifies all the current and potential problems with your roof. If there is hail or wind damage on the roof, our inspection report assists the homeowner with filing an insurance claim. Quality Workmanship Even if the DIY homeowner can overcome most of the complexities of the roofing project, many times the work will not be aesthetically pleasing and could decrease your home value. Right Way Roofing’s team of experienced roofing installers will ensure the project is done right the first time and will look professional, which will add value to your home. Warranty Right Way Roofing offers warranties on the materials we use and the workmanship we provide for all roof installations and we will service any issues with the roof during the warranty period. DIY installers are provided with no warranty and must spend additional money to repair any future problems with their roof. Time Saved Having a professional roofing contractor repair or install your roof is worth it for the convenience and time saved to you. Our large team of experienced roofing installers can complete a roof installation in as little as one day, while the average DIY installer could take weeks to finally finish their roofing project. Call us today to schedule your free estimate for your next roofing project at (505) 247-3400 .

It’s officially Fall here in New Mexico. Some would say it’s the best time of the year in Albuquerque with hot air balloons floating in the sky, the smell of green chile roasting in the air, and the weather is fresh and crisp. It is also the perfect time of year to get your roof and gutters cleaned from leaves and debris. If your home has gutters, it’s important to consider cleaning them out at least twice a year during the Fall and Springtime. Cleaning and maintaining your roof is something you shouldn’t procrastinate doing. In fact, you should have your gutters cleaned out even before they start to clog up. Once the leaves start to change color and begin to fall off the trees there’s a good chance that they could end up in your gutters. You may not notice any signs of problems when the weather is dry, but once it rains or snows you could begin to experience issues. Rain cannot drain properly if your gutters are clogged with leaves and debris. When the clogging of gutters occurs, water can begin to pool and potentially cause damage to the walls, roof, fascia and even the foundation of your home. Preparing your roof in the Fall will give you peace of mind in the Winter. If you don’t clean out all the debris on your roof and gutters in the Fall, you run the risk of all that material freezing during the Wintertime. Frozen debris in your gutters makes it even harder for melting water from snowfall to drain properly. The water has nowhere to go and can seep through the roof, which can cause major water damage. The uncollected debris also gets heavier once it freezes and that extra weight on your gutters or roof could lead to holes or sagging. All these reasons are why preventative maintenance of your gutters is incredibly important to keep your home in good shape going into the Winter. We recommend homeowners have a professional roofing company come out and prepare their roof for the Fall and Winter months. At Right Way Roofing , we always offer free estimates. Give us a call today at 505-247-3400 to schedule your appointment.

Albuquerque was hit with a major hailstorm in the late Summer of 2018. Many homes were damaged by the storm and many homeowners might be unaware they were affected. Hail can severely damage both flat and pitched roofs, which can lead to further damage to the home. Fortunately, most homeowner's insurance policies cover hail damage to the roof even years after the damage occurred. At Right Way Roofing, we encourage all homeowners to have their roof inspected to ensure they prevent future damage that can lead to very expensive repairs to the interior of the home. Call us today for your free, no obligation hail inspection at 505-247-3400 . Our professional service team will assist you in determining if your roof was damaged and help you during the insurance claims process.

Step 1: This is an existing tar and gravel roof that is being replaced with a brand-new modified bitumen roofing system. Our crew is scraping and spudding the old tar and gravel off the roof. This allows our roofers to lay down a clean foundation for the new roofing system to be placed.

It’s important to replace your skylights when replacing your roof. A skylight isn’t just an opening in your roof that allows light to come in; it is also an important component of your roof that protects your home from the elements. At Right Way Roofing, we recommend replacing your skylights when you decide to reroof your home because it’s less expensive replacing them at the same time. You wouldn’t want to invest money in a new roof to find out that a leak is coming from an unreplaced or old skylight. In many cases, if your skylights are not properly installed or have worn down from wear and tear, it could cost you double or triple the amount if you replace the skylights after a reroof. Plus, skylights typically have a similar life expectancy as your roof, between 15 to 20 years, so it makes sense to replace them at the same time. Right Way Roofing is one of the largest skylight replacers in the state of New Mexico. We specialize in replacing skylights; however, we do not add new skylights to your roof. We highly recommend hiring a professional skylight contractor to cut and build out a new skylight in your roof. It’s important to hire a roofing company like Right Way to work alongside the skylight contractor to ensure that it is not damaging the roof and that the skylight is working properly so no leaks enter your home. The best thing to do if you have a question regarding your skylights is to call us today for a free inspection to assess your roof and skylights.