Expert Roof Repair & Installation Contractors in Summerville, SC

There has always been a myth that a lighter color shingle will help lower the temperature of the attic. At one point in time this may have been found true but with the type of roofing felt that industry leaders use at this time it does not cause much of a difference at all.

The main reason Homeowners should upgrade from three tab to architectural shingles is because the wind resistance is much higher on an architectural shingle versus a three tab shingle. With three tabs being such a flat surface and not having many layers and texture to it, it is much easier for the wind to get underneath it and rip off or crease during a storm. Another reason is because you could receive insurance premium reductions due to having a longer lasting shingle on your roof.

Insurance companies use a software system known as Exactimate to determine an exact price of your roof. The way they do this is similar to real estate, they use what it has cost your neighbors when they had their roof replaced, and the current market value of the items, labor, and overhead to determine what the Insurance estimate should be. The reason Roofing Educators goes off of the insurance estimate is so you know we are always giving you the fair market value and completing your roof based on the price that comes directly from your insurance company. This also allows us to make sure that insurance does not leave off any code items that may need to be replaced or installed. The INS only pays for what is currently on your roof, however that does not mean that your roof is up to code. There are new code items every year depending on where you are located, that is why it is our job to notice this and make sure insurance has included this on the estimate.