Before the Next Newcastle Hailstorm: Is It Time to Upgrade Your Roof?
Nobody in Newcastle has to be convinced that Oklahoma gets hail.
We’ve watched storms come through our area that can turn a perfectly good afternoon into damaged roofs, dented gutters and insurance claims in a matter of minutes.
We can’t stop the hail.
But when it’s time to replace your roof, we can make better choices about what we put back on the house.
One of those choices is upgrading to a Class 4 impact-resistant shingle.
Not All Roofing Shingles Are the Same
It is easy to look at two shingles and think they are basically identical.
They’re not.
Roofing manufacturers offer different levels of construction and impact resistance. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are specifically designed and tested to withstand greater impact than conventional roofing materials.
Class 4 is the highest classification under the UL 2218 impact-resistance test.
Does that mean a Class 4 roof can’t be damaged by hail?
Absolutely not.
There is no asphalt shingle we would tell a Newcastle homeowner is hail-proof. A severe enough storm can damage virtually any roof.
The advantage is giving your home a better fighting chance.
Think About the Next Storm, Not Just Today’s Roof
When homeowners replace a roof, naturally they think about today’s cost.
We encourage them to think about the next 10, 15 or 20 years too.
How long are you planning to own the house?
How exposed is the home to Oklahoma storms?
What would another roof claim cost you?
What is your wind and hail deductible?
And does your insurance company offer a discount for installing a qualifying impact-resistant roof?
Those questions can change the way you look at the cost of upgrading.
Call Your Insurance Agent Before Choosing Your Shingles
This is one of the easiest steps Newcastle homeowners can take.
Before your roofing contractor orders material, contact your insurance agent and tell them you are considering an approved Class 4 impact-resistant shingle.
Ask whether your policy offers a discount and what documentation the insurance company requires after installation.
Not every company offers the same savings, and not every roofing product qualifies. That’s why we don’t believe roofers should promise homeowners a specific insurance discount.
Let your insurance company give you that number.
Then you can make an informed decision.
Local Roofing Matters
Top View Roofing isn’t coming into Newcastle after a storm and disappearing when the work dries up.
We’re an Oklahoma roofing company serving Newcastle and the surrounding communities.
We install roofing systems for the weather we actually live with — hail, wind, heat and Oklahoma’s constantly changing conditions.
If your roof is getting older, has been hit by hail or simply needs replacement, we’ll be glad to show you the difference between standard shingles and Class 4 impact-resistant options.
You may decide the standard roof is right for you.
You may decide the Class 4 upgrade makes more sense.
Either way, you’ll understand exactly what you’re buying before we put it on your house.
Need a roof inspection or want to price a Class 4 upgrade in Newcastle, Oklahoma?
Contact Top View Roofing LLC and let’s take a look at your roof.
Local. Tried and true.
Top View Roofing LLC
Newcastle, Oklahoma
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