After the monsoon type rains of last week, many commercial and residential customers are calling to report roof leaks. The most common question we get is "is this damage covered by my insurance policy?" There are several ways to answer this question and I will attempt to brief you on some of them: 1. The property needs to be inspected to first determine the cause of the water intrusion. 2. Upon inspection of the target leak area, if it is determined that the leak is caused by

Commercial property roof leaks are often very difficult to diagnose, many times property owners are caught repairing the symptoms and not fixing the problem. At EERC we strive to find the permanent solution to your roofing headaches. Often times these leaks are the result of previous storm damage and would be considered an insurable loss. EERC will provide a comprehensive inspection to determine the best course of action to improve your property. We would be happy to come to

Roof Damage When most people think of roofing shingles, they are actually thinking of asphalt shingles, the most common type of shingles in the country. Asphalt shingles are made from asphalt re-enforced with either organic material or fiberglass and they are coated with small metallic surface granules that protect the roof from UV-rays that speeds deterioration. Asphalt shingles come in a wide range of colors, sizes and styles. During severe storms asphalt shingles can be se

The LEED plaque on a building is a mark of quality and achievement in green building. Leaders across the globe have made LEED the most widely used green building rating system in the world with 1.85 million square feet of construction space certifying every day. LEED certification provides independent verification of a building or neighborhood’s green features, allowing for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of resource-efficient, high-performing, healthy, c

Looks like we will see record highs in the next few days. Possibility of severe storms next Wednesday as an arctic front may collide with southern Mexico winds over the DFW Metroplex. This may be a good time to get an inspection of your property. Documenting conditions with photos and a professional report may go a long way in proving storm damage. Many insurance companies discount damage to aging roofs as pre-existing conditions and use this to deny storm related claims. Cal

On May 23, 2011 a strong supercell thunderstorm moved across northern Kiowa County producing large, damaging hail. A hail research team (HailSTONE) recovered a large hailstone 2 miles north of Gotebo, OK that measured 6 inches in diameter (see image below). The hailstone was so large that it significantly caved in the roof of the vehicle that captured it (see image). Investigation and coordination between the National Weather Service in Norman, OK and the Oklahoma Climatolgic

If you’re in the process of constructing a new building, or planning the replacement of an outdated roof on an existing building, there are four main types of commercial roofing systems to consider: Thermoplastic Roofing: TPO roofing systems are among the fastest growing commercial roofing systems. Made of an especially durable material with a low-temperature flexibility and a high-temperature tolerance, these roofs are exceptionally resistant to ultraviolet, ozone and chemic

Damage caused by wind and hail cost State Farm and its policyholders more than $3.9 billion in 2012, according to an April 2013 analysis by the insurer. Texas was the state with the most wind/hail losses, followed by Illinois, New York, Ohio, Missouri, Tennessee, Indiana, New Jersey, Kentucky and Colorado. We are here to help! If you have hail damage, contact us for a free estimate. We strive to find the permanent solution to your roofing headaches. Read More ... #commercia