That’s why so many homeowners forget to prioritize scheduling a regular roof inspection, potentially leaving their homes ...

Identify areas with signs of wear and tear, aging or sagging. Watch for piles of debris or leaves. These spots can retain moisture that can lead to major roof damage. Identify buckled shingles or ...

Insurers believe it’s up to homeowners to make sure they’re taking proper care of their roof and home and won’t cover damage caused by normal ... shingles. Signs of wear and tear.

Damage that’s caused by normal wear and tear (such as cracked or missing ... and any obvious signs of water intrusion. If the ...

Homeowners often begin to notice signs of a buckling roof when visible deformities appear. Initial signs of damage might be waves or ripples in the roof's surface as other issues become ...

In most cases, home insurance will help pay to repair or replace your roof after damage from a storm or accident. Insurance doesn't pay to fix normal wear and tear. That means you're responsible for ...

Each interconnected component contributes to the roof’s and home’s health. The entire system is vulnerable should any one component wear out, incur damage ... look for signs of moisture ...

creak and crumble to parse dangerous signs of failure from normal wear and tear. In hopes of playing catch-up, researchers are trying to give robotic assistants the tools to help inspectors with ...