Roofing Professionals of Texas

Identifying signs of potential commercial roofing problems before leaks begin will save time and money. Sometimes signs of a   roof problem   are obvious, such as the edge flashing tearing away or peeling back. Once this happens, you should know to immediately contact a   roofing professional   like   Roofing Professionals of Texas .   Below are common types of   commercial roofing   and problems that indicate roof leaks or conditions that could signal the potential for leaks. If you observe these signs of trouble, contact a roof professional to help determine next steps. For guidance on choosing a roofing professional like Roofing Professionals of Texas, please see  Hiring a Roofing professional like  Roofing Professionals of Texas. For information about metal coverings on a parapet wall or expansion joints, please see “Evaluating Flashing and Coping.” Commercial Roofing Built-Up Roof (BUR)/Modified Bitumen (MB): INSPECTION CHECKLI...

Roofing systems  characteristically get care only when they need upkeep. As long as a  roof needs  marginal repairs and keeps the contents of a facility dry and safe, maintenance and engineering managers have little to think about —or so the thinking goes. But  roofing  manufacturers say there is quite a bit to contemplate, especially when considering single-ply systems. According to manufacturers, these systems continue to harvest interest, thanks in part to the cost and performance benefits they deliver. Although varieties of single-plies have been around for more than 40 years, only in the last decade has the full performance potential of the systems been realized with the advent of new thermoplastic formulations. New plies also are increasingly economical, say manufacturers, and particularly favored by consumers when they carry Energy Star ratings. System Options Single-plies exist predominantly as two types: vulcanized unweldable elastomerics — nearly all o...

Professional Roof Services Call Today for your Free Estimate 469-906-2600 or 855-631-ROOF Can A Roofing Contractor Pay Your Deductible? In a word “No” . There really should be no debate over this, yet there are far too many unethical contractors in this world who take part in this practice. Never will you find someone from your insurance carrier telling you this practice is acceptable. You will never find a deductible covering contractor disclosing the details on an invoice. Below are a few important facts to know before you do business with a company that offers to cover part or all of your deductible. We will reproduce a few important sections of the law and standard insurance contracts for you to read over and digest. Please note, I offer no legal advice. Freddie@roofingprotx. com What Does An Insurance Contract Say About Deductibles? There is a good deal of fine print in an insurance contract, but the basics are not hard to understand. You pay a monthly premium for coverage in exch...

Texas Laws on Insurance Fraud Texas Penal Code & Insurance Fraud TITLE 7. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY CHAPTER 35. INSURANCE FRAUD Sec. 35.01. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Insurance policy" means a written instrument in which is provided the terms of any certificate of insurance, binder of coverage, contract of insurance, benefit plan, nonprofit hospital service plan, motor club service plan, surety bond, cash bond, or any other alternative to insurance authorized by Chapter 601, Transportation Code. The term includes any instrument authorized to be regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance. (2) "Insurer" has the meaning assigned by Article 1.02, Insurance Code. (3) "Statement" means an oral or written communication or a record or documented representation of fact made to an insurer. The term includes computer-generated information. (4) "Value of the claim" means the total dollar amount of a claim for payment under an insurance policy...

When it’s spring in Texas, which usually means we have several chances to experience powerful thunderstorms that can drop damaging hail and spawn tornadoes. Round One occurred on the night of April 3, as large storms struck Denton, Aubrey, Little Elm, Frisco, Prosper, Celina, McKinney, Plano and several other areas. If you were a victim of hail damage to your home, it’s essential that you  get your roof checked asquickly as possible  to see if it needs to be repaired or replaced. Storms SLAM parts along U.S. 380 At least three damaging storms struck along largely the same route, traveling across U.S. 380. Windshields were broken out by the hundreds in Denton as softball-sized hail peppered the city. However, residents of Denton and other areas that were similarly hit had to remain indoors because they were under tornado warnings as well. A twister   touched down in Farmersville. Luckily, damage was minor and no injuries had been reported – although officials said it ...

Since the inception of the Internal Revenue Code, the IRS and rural building businesses have been at odds over whether expenditures are deductible repairs or a capital expenditure. Now, after seven years of drafts and proposed rules, the IRS has issued final regulations addressing whether costs are currently deductible or whether they must be capitalized and recovered through depreciation over time. www.roofingprotx.com The IRS has also released a long-awaited Revenue Procedure that details the procedures for obtaining the “automatic” consent of the IRS to change accounting methods as required by the new repair regulations. The IRS’s newly released regulations provide guidance on a number of difficult questions, such as whether replacing a component of a building is a current deduction or whether it must be depreciated over 39 years. Expenditures that restore property to its operating state are, according to the IRS a deductible repair. However, expenditures that provide a more permane...