American Commercial Roofing | Serving Kansas & Beyond | April 2026 When a tornado tears through your neighborhood, the most dramatic damage is impossible to miss — toppled trees, collapsed walls, debris scattered for blocks. But the damage that causes the most long-term trouble for homeowners is often the kind you can’t see from the …
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American Commercial Roofing | Serving Kansas & Beyond | April 2026 The recent tornado outbreak across eastern Kansas on April 13 left communities reeling. With confirmed EF-2 tornadoes tearing through Ottawa and Hillsdale, and additional twisters reported near Spring Hill, Pomona, Quenemo, and Blue Mound, over 113 structures were affected — and many homeowners are …
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On the evening of Tuesday, March 10, severe storms tore through the Kansas City metro, dropping hailstones up to 4 inches in diameter—roughly the size of a softball. The hardest-hit areas included Weatherby Lake, Lake Waukomis, Platte Woods, Parkville, and much of the Northland, though damage reports have come in from across Johnson County, Wyandotte County, …
Kansas City Just Got Hit with 4-Inch Hail — Here’s What You Need to Do Right Now Read More »
Why are Pipe Boots Essential for My Home’s Protection? Every component of a residential roofing system plays a crucial role in ensuring the roof’s durability and longevity. While we often recognize the roof as a significant, overarching protection for our homes, many smaller, yet critical elements like pipe boots, also contribute significantly to a roof’s …
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Drip edge is a specialized edge metal that helps protect the perimeter of your roof. The various designs of drip edge are designed to use the properties of gravity and water tension to shield your vulnerable areas along the roof’s perimeter from water intrusion. While this is one of the least costly components of a …
Whether you are a homeowner, roofing company employee, or aspiring contractor it is important to know the most common roof components and what they do. Below you will find the American Commercial Roofing, Inc. Asphalt Shingle Vocabulary List. This list doesn’t feature every component one might find on an asphalt roof, but it does cover …
Why Is My Roof Leaking From Ice Dams? Winter brings a picturesque view of snow-covered rooftops, but for many homeowners, it can also bring an unwelcome problem: ice dams. If your roof starts leaking in freezing weather, ice dams are a likely culprit. These wintertime nuisances can cause significant damage to your home if left …
Should I Use My Insurance Carrier’s Repair Company or Hire My Own? When your property suffers damage, especially to the roof, you might be left with the question: should you use your insurance carrier’s preferred repair company or hire your own? It’s essential to weigh the pros and cons to ensure that your home receives …
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Introduction: For many homeowners, the prospect of replacing a roof can seem daunting, not only because of the complexity of the task but also due to the financial investment involved. Many homeowners do not realize that the roof is considered part of the home’s foundation. Making it one of the SHINGLE most important home maintenance …
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6 Great Questions to Ask your Public Adjuster: Is my policy roof surface schedule, actual cash value, or replacement cost value? What is my deductible? (Wind/Hail) Are there any applicable exclusions to a storm related loss? What is the statute of limitations on a claim? Do I have Ordinance and Law/Building Code upgrade coverage? (If …