While most people understand the value of having a roof over their heads, not everyone knows the difference between one that is damaged and one that is not. Particularly from a ground-level view, they often appear to be the same. The first sign of trouble might be if you notice a large amount of colored granules puddled up at the bottom of your downspouts. This is a sure sign that you have at least some degree of roof damage.
If you do, your next move is probably to call up someone who does roofing in Poplar Grove, IL and ask them to take a look at your roof. Free inspections are pretty much traditional in the roofing industry, so it costs you nothing to find out. Assuming your inspection does reveal damage, you want to contact your insurance company.
They will send out an adjuster. This guy will look at your roof, determine if it is damaged enough to meet company standards for repair, and then write up a claim for you. At this point, you proceed with the actual fixing of your roof.
One thing to keep in mind is that a totaled roof is not necessarily leaking yet. The shingles have been damaged to the point where they no longer protect against the weather. However, it takes time for Mother Nature to work her ways on your roof. The sooner you fix it, the less possibility there is of that damaged roof creating additional damage by allowing water to get down into the decking and attic spaces.
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