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First Things First
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Most roofing jobs are not for the do-it-yourselfer.
Unless you have lots of experience in replacing roof
coverings, hire a professional roofing contractor to
handle this job.
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Before you reroof, check with your local
building officials to be sure what you're doing complies
with local building codes. When You Replace Your Roof
Covering
- If you are replacing your old, worn out roof covering
with new asphalt shingles, make sure they have a Class
4 rating under Underwriters Laboratories' (UL) 2218
standard. A Class 4 rating tells you a sample of the
product did not crack when hit twice in the same area
by a two-inch steel ball.
- The UL 2218 standard is a useful method for testing
impact resistance, but it isn't perfect and works
better for some roof coverings than for others. The
UL standard measures whether a product cracks under
impact. Some roof coverings, particularly some made
of metal, may resist cracking, but can be dented and
dimple. So, while they test well, they may perform
poorly in practice. Keep this in mind when using the
UL standard to gauge the quality of a roof covering
When A Hailstorm Strikes
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If you are indoors when a storm with
large hailstones strikes, stay there. Because large
pieces of hail can shatter windows, close your drapes,
blinds or window shades to prevent the wind from blowing
broken glass inside. Stay away from skylights and doors.
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If you are outside, move immediately
to a place of shelter. For more information about protecting
your home check the Institute for Business & Home
Safety: Is Your Home Protected From Hail Damage?
Finally, review your homeowners insurance policy periodically
with your insurance agent or company representative to
make sure you have sufficient coverage to protect the
investment you've made in your home. Report any property
damage to your insurance agent or company representative
immediately and make temporary repairs to prevent further
damage.
For information about filing an insurance claim after
a hailstorm has caused roof damage, contact:
Your insurance agent or insurance company Insurance Information
Institute.
Insurance Information Institute:
110 William Street
New York, NY 20038
Phone: 1-800-942-4242
Fax: (212) 346-5500
http://www.iii.org
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