STORM DAMAGE

STORM DAMAGE

Storm Damage

Storm damage can take many forms and devastate your property in several different ways. Hail, strong winds, heavy rain, and heavy snowfall all come with the potential to cause sudden damages as well as accelerate progressive wear and tear.

It is extremely important to act quickly after these storms occur, as it can be the difference between minor repairs, and large-scale replacements. Once the storm clears, your first course of action should be to schedule an inspection to have one of A-Line Contractors’ highly qualified technicians evaluate the status of your roof. After running your property through our 65 point checklist, our project managers will work with you to determine the best way to move forward.

Storm Damage

Storm damage can take many forms and devastate your property in several different ways. Hail, strong winds, heavy rain, and heavy snowfall all come with the potential to cause sudden damages as well as accelerate progressive wear and tear.

It is extremely important to act quickly after these storms occur, as it can be the difference between minor repairs, and large-scale replacements. Once the storm clears, your first course of action should be to schedule an inspection to have one of A-Line Contractors’ highly qualified technicians evaluate the status of your roof. After running your property through our 65 point checklist, our project managers will work with you to determine the best way to move forward.

Types of Damages

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Rain Damage manifests itself as ponding water or water that settles on the roof for more than 48 hours without draining or evaporating, which can erode your roof's membrane causing structural damages. It can also cause more subtle damages such as mold, rot, and leaks to your roof's structure, should the moisture leak into its inner layers.

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Hailstorms can be an all-out assault on the integrity of your roof. With chunks of ice falling at over 100 mph, your property's roof is at risk for blistering, puncturing, dents to flashings and other attachments, and more. In the event of a large storm, these damages can compound and put your roof at risk of total failure.

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Roofs are designed to withstand high winds, however, several factors can lead to damages. Winds over 50 mph can cause such a strong push and pull that it can steadily tear your roof's membrane, exposing the interior. Additionally, debris can get caught up in this high wind sent flying across your roof at high speeds, damaging anything it hits.

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Snow damage comes in many forms. The first and most dangerous is your roof being overloaded by the weight of the snow on it, causing it to collapse. Snow damage can also take more subtle forms such as ice damming that can force moisture under your roof's membrane, or leaks caused by a freeze-thaw cycle.

Types of Damages

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Rain Damage manifests itself as ponding water or water that settles on the roof for more than 48 hours without draining or evaporating, which can erode your roof's membrane causing structural damages. It can also cause more subtle damages such as mold, rot, and leaks to your roof's structure, should the moisture leak into its inner layers.

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Hailstorms can be an all-out assault on the integrity of your roof. With chunks of ice falling at over 100 mph, your property's roof is at risk for blistering, puncturing, dents to flashings and other attachments, and more. In the event of a large storm, these damages can compound and put your roof at risk of total failure.

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Roofs are designed to withstand high winds, however, several factors can lead to damages. Winds over 50 mph can cause such a strong push and pull that it can steadily tear your roof's membrane, exposing the interior. Additionally, debris can get caught up in this high wind sent flying across your roof at high speeds, damaging anything it hits.

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Snow damage comes in many forms. The first and most dangerous is your roof being overloaded by the weight of the snow on it, causing it to collapse. Snow damage can also take more subtle forms such as ice damming that can force moisture under your roof's membrane, or leaks caused by a freeze-thaw cycle.

FAQ

What should I do if you think I have a loss or damage to my roof?

  • Schedule an appointment with a qualified contractor to inspect your property and help determine if it is more beneficial to move forward with a claim or out-of-pocket repairs.
  • Our maintenance and inspection programs can get your building and/or portfolio on an inspection schedule. We provide documentation and repairs to help prevent more extensive damage, as well as a complete photo log of the property condition for your reference.
  • We do not charge for inspections; we only charge for work completed.

What’s the procedure for completing a property evaluation for damage?

  • Before your appointment, we will begin by researching the storm data to get a sense of the potential impact on your property.
  • Using this data and satellite imagery, we map several points over the building or community to maintain clear documentation for the claim
  • We fly a drone and infrared camera over the roof to identify any hidden leak areas
  • We go to our initial points and conduct additional inspections if necessary to identify consistent damage. We also inspect any leak areas that we identified in the drone footage and begin on a list of temporary repairs.

What happens after I file a claim?

  • An adjuster from your insurance company will come out to evaluate the damage and document the repairs we have completed.
  • We find it best for A-Line to be present for these inspections, we can then provide assistance with roof access, as well as share our inspection findings.
  • The adjuster will typically be delayed in coming out for an inspection, so we will proactively have any leak issues temporarily repaired with documentation of the repair.
  •  A-Line will create an estimate using the same software as the insurance company, which keeps everyone on the same page through the entire claim process.

Once my claim is approved – Now what?

  • Utilizing software, we track all of the work and daily progress of your project. As an owner, we can share updates with you through our portal and you can check on your project status and notes at any time.
  • We will coordinate with your tenants on all work, from construction notices to parking changes so that the project moves forward efficiently and with limited disruption.
  • We document any additional damage to make sure that both you and the insurance company are aware of any unexpected items we may encounter along the way.
  • The entire property will be documented once the project is complete. This provides a comprehensive account of all of the work and repairs to add to your maintenance and inspection history.

FAQ

What should I do if you think I have a loss or damage to my roof?

  • Schedule an appointment with a qualified contractor to inspect your property and help determine if it is more beneficial to move forward with a claim or out-of-pocket repairs.
  • Our maintenance and inspection programs can get your building and/or portfolio on an inspection schedule. We provide documentation and repairs to help prevent more extensive damage, as well as a complete photo log of the property condition for your reference.
  • We do not charge for inspections; we only charge for work completed.

What’s the procedure for completing a property evaluation for damage?

  • Before your appointment, we will begin by researching the storm data to get a sense of the potential impact on your property.
  • Using this data and satellite imagery, we map several points over the building or community to maintain clear documentation for the claim
  • We fly a drone and infrared camera over the roof to identify any hidden leak areas
  • We go to our initial points and conduct additional inspections if necessary to identify consistent damage. We also inspect any leak areas that we identified in the drone footage and begin on a list of temporary repairs.

What happens after I file a claim?

  • An adjuster from your insurance company will come out to evaluate the damage and document the repairs we have completed.
  • We find it best for A-Line to be present for these inspections, we can then provide assistance with roof access, as well as share our inspection findings.
  • The adjuster will typically be delayed in coming out for an inspection, so we will proactively have any leak issues temporarily repaired with documentation of the repair.
  •  A-Line will create an estimate using the same software as the insurance company, which keeps everyone on the same page through the entire claim process.

Once my claim is approved – Now what?

  • Utilizing software, we track all of the work and daily progress of your project. As an owner, we can share updates with you through our portal and you can check on your project status and notes at any time.
  • We will coordinate with your tenants on all work, from construction notices to parking changes so that the project moves forward efficiently and with limited disruption.
  • We document any additional damage to make sure that both you and the insurance company are aware of any unexpected items we may encounter along the way.
  • The entire property will be documented once the project is complete. This provides a comprehensive account of all of the work and repairs to add to your maintenance and inspection history.

The A-Line Difference

At A-Line, we are committed to providing the type of service that will build long-term relationships. We support all aspects of our client’s needs to help them meet their goals, regardless of the size of the project.

We have built A-Line with that type of successful focus and are constantly looking for ways to enhance our services to assure the success of our client’s projects.

We are ready to go: contact us today to discuss your project, our services, to get a quote, or to move your project forward!

The A-Line Difference

At A-Line, we are committed to providing the type of service that will build long-term relationships. We support all aspects of our client’s needs to help them meet their goals, regardless of the size of the project.

We have built A-Line with that type of successful focus and are constantly looking for ways to enhance our services to assure the success of our client’s projects.

We are ready to go: contact us today to discuss your project, our services, to get a quote, or to move your project forward!

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