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WHAT TO DO WHEN HAIL HITS YOUR HOME! 1 st step 2 nd step TAKE A PICTURE OF THE HAIL OUTSIDE 3 rd step CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY 4 th step 5 th step Have a professional contractor check the attic for signs of leak or go up to the attic yourself. With a flashlight you should be able to see where the drips are beginning in your roof and you may even start to see some of the mold that might be forming as a result of the leak. Keep in mind, the drip may not be directly below where the water is entering the home! tarp Have someone inspecting the attic at the same time water is running. This will help locate the drip as well as trace back the flow of water to the actual entry point! Pro TIP Pro TIP Document the size of hail your home encountered. Make sure to use your hand for relative size. First I roll one end at least twice around a long 1x3, then screw it to the undamaged side of the roof. The 1x3 "roll"should be against the roof so it won't collect water and debris. The rest of the tarp goes over the ridge and down the other side of the roof several feet beyond the damage. Then I roll the opposite end of the tarp around another 1x3 and screw it to the roof sheathing, roll side down. Now it's just a matter of using more 1x3s and screws to hold down the tarp's sides. They don't have to be rolled in the tarp. A "blue roof"isn't pretty, I'll admit, but it will keep the weather out until someone can repair the damage. These Tips brought to you by: FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT HAPPENS WHEN HAIL DAMAGES YOUR ROOF; IT NEVER HURTS TO HAVE A SECOND LOOK! PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL US FOR ADVICE! We will do a full inspection of your home including the upper exterior, lower exterior and attic. Call 612-856-2673 for your free inspection today! CALL CORE EXTERIORS RIGHT AWAY TO SAVE YOU MONEY STOP THE MADNESS! TARP THE ROOF IF IT’S LEAKING ASSESS THE DAMAGES AND CHECK FOR LEAKS They will send out an appraiser to your home to assess damages. They usually have a contract with a large roofing compnay to appraise repairs. Know your deductable! Ask for a detailed inspection and estimate including material costs. Ask if your roof will be repaired by employees of the company or subcontractors. Find out what the terms are if you would like to upgrade your roof system MN LIC# CR714438 MN LIC# CR714438

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WHAT TO DO WHENHAIL HITS YOUR HOME!

1st

step

2nd

step

TAKE A PICTURE OFTHE HAIL OUTSIDE

3rd

step

CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY4th

step

5th

step

Have a professional contractor check the attic for signs of leak or go up to the attic yourself. With a �ashlight you should be

able to see where the drips are beginning in your roof and you may even start to see some of the mold that

might be forming as a result of the leak.

Keep in mind, the drip

may not be directly below where the water is entering the home!

tarp

Have someone inspecting the attic at the same time water is running. This will help

locate the drip as well as trace back the �ow of water to the actual

entry point!

Pro

TIP

Pro

TIP

Document the size of hailyour home encountered. Make sure to use yourhand for relative size.

First I roll one end at least twice around a long 1x3, then screw it to the undamaged side of the roof. The 1x3 "roll"should be against the roof so it won't collect water and debris. The rest of the tarp goes over the ridge and down the other side of the roof several feet beyond the damage. Then I roll the opposite end of the tarp around another 1x3 and screw it to the roof sheathing, roll side down. Now it's just a matter of using more 1x3s and screws to hold down the tarp's sides. They don't have to be rolled in the tarp. A "blue roof"isn't pretty, I'll admit, but it will keep the weather out until someone can repair the damage.

These Tips brought to you by:

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT HAPPENS WHEN HAIL DAMAGES YOUR ROOF;

IT NEVER HURTS TO HAVE A SECOND LOOK! PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL US FOR ADVICE!

We will do a full inspection of your home including the upper exterior, lower exterior and attic. Call 612-856-2673 for your free inspection today!

CALL CORE EXTERIORS RIGHT AWAY TO SAVE YOU MONEY

STOP THE MADNESS! TARP THE ROOF IF IT’S LEAKING

ASSESS THE DAMAGES AND CHECK FOR LEAKS

They will send out an appraiser to your home to assess damages. They usually have a contract with a large roofing compnay to appraise repairs.

Know your deductable!

Ask for a detailed inspection and estimate including material costs.

Ask if your roof will be repaired by employees of the company or subcontractors.

Find out what the terms are if you would like to upgrade your roof system