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Technology has already dramatically changed many things. Many jobs can now be done virtually, communication is instantaneous, and life is becoming more automated every day. So it?s no surprise that the roofing industry will soon be getting a technology upgrade as well.

Here are a few ways you can expect technology to influence roofing.

Aerial imagery. While aerial imaging is already used as an estimating tool, its use is expected to expand into new services not just for roofers, but other contractors. With clearer images a roof installation ? or any rooftop construction ? can easily be monitored. Damage to the roof can also be easily assessed, which means the industry can expect aerial imaging to be more commonplace in roofing inspections.

Virtual education. As online education is one of the fastest growing industries today, and as demand continues to increase for virtually accessible ways to educate and train those who work in many service industries including roofing, the roofing industry can expect to see more installation, product demos, and even sales training offered through webinar, podcast, conference call, and online courses.

Drones. While the use of drones may have initially been slow to catch on, their use has expanded in many unique ways. They have been used in airports, military services, schools, and even elite sporting events like the Spartathlon, a race run from Athens to Sparta every year. So what do they offer the roofing industry? A very quick, efficient way to inspect, and offer an estimate on a roof. They also can make inspections and estimates safer as instead of climbing on a roof, a skilled contractor can simply send a drone up.

These are just a few of the many innovative ways roofing contractors have utilized technology to make their work, safer, more efficient, and more exacting. Surely many more exist, and many more are soon to be developed.

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Are you ready for the weather?

Last year left many unprepared citizens home-bound without water or electricity. If your roof had to bear the weight of an expected snowfall, it could be a disaster waiting to happen.
When it comes to our homes we tend to overlook minor things as just simple wear and tear. But damaged siding or decking from moisture can cause a home to experience premature deterioration. If you feel like your roof may have seen too much of the fluffy white stuff last year give us a call. We?ll arrange to look at it with fresh eyes and give you our honest opinion about it?s condition.

Roof deductible paid by contractor results in insurance fraud per Colorado SB 38

As a homeowner it would make sense to allow a contractor to cover your roof deductible. According to senate bill 38 you may want to think again. June 6, 2012 the state of Colorado and Governor Hickenlooper adopter Colorado Senate Bill 38. Financially it seems as though it would benefit a property owner to work with a Denver roofing company that is willing to absorb the deductible within the stated insurance price. Myself included, anytime I can save money it?s generally an avenue that I would pursue. In this particular case going down this path may cost a lot more than it appears. First, let?s look take a quick glance at some of the points that will impact you as a property owner concerning the roof deductible according to this enforceable law.

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Roof deductible

• Senate Bill 38 prohibits a Colorado roofing company from paying a deductible
• Senate Bill 38 prohibits a roofing contractor from waiving a deductible
• Senate Bill 38 prohibits a roofing contractor from contributing any monies or actions toward the deductible
• Senate Bill 38 will not allow a contractor to provide a sign credit for installing a yard sign
• Senate Bill 38 makes it illegal for a roofer to give a rebate while working on an insurance claim
• Senate Bill 38 makes it illegal for a Colorado roofing company to give merchandise construed to be payment or toward a deductible
• Senate Bill 38 doesn?t allow a roofer in Denver to give a gift certificate related to a roof claim toward the roof deductible
• Senate Bill 38 has deemed that a roofer?s coupon that?s provided in conjunction with a roof claim will be construed as insurance fraud
• Senate Bill 38 makes any of these offenses punishable by law

Scare tactic

The information provided in this post isn?t meant to be a scare tactic. The points listed are for your benefit and not for your harm. Shame is in no way the intention of this data, rather freedom is the purpose of this post. It is our desire to share truth that will protect you from committing or participating in a criminal activity. The truth of the matter is, if you happen to be a pastor, police officer, city official, state or federal official you really want to pay attention. The media or your opponents may be waiting for you to make a mistake. Any skeletons in your closet will be public information if you ever run for a public office or promoted to a capacity where an opponent is looking for a reason to discredit you and you have participated in fraud they will find it. All you have to do is google official busted for fraud or any variation and you?ll see what kind of fun the media might have with you.

Report contractor insurance fraud

The smartest thing to do is report the fraudulent roofing contractor or salesman to:

• STOP Fraud coloradoaan agency connected to the Colorado Attorney General.
• State Farm wants you to help stop insurance fraud by reporting fraudulent roofing contractor. Report fraud to State Farm?s fraud division.
• Report roof deductible fraud to American Family Insurance.
• USAA insurance wants to hear about any roof deductible fraud and you can report any roofing company sales representative that has offered to cover your deductible. Please report the roofer to USAA fraud division.
• Allstate insurance company wants you to take a stand and to fight insurance fraud. Report any roofing contractor that offers to waive, pay, contribute, rebate or give you an advertising credit to the Allstate fraud investigator. Let?s take a bite out of crime!
• The coalition against fraud has a list of most insurance company phone numbers that you can use to report roof deductible criminal activity. Coalition Against Insurance Fraud list of insurance company fraud telephone numbers.
• The National Insurance Crime Bureau will allow you to report the roof deductible fraud anonymously. All you have to do is fill out the following short form that?s provided on this link. A fraudulent roofing sales person needs to hear from an insurance fraud investigator. The only way this will occur is if you?re willing to report this criminal activity. You can do this without providing your information. This is a real crime and we need to be vocal and willing to report the person that?s perpetrating insurance fraud. Our silence will only cause it to re-occur.

Insurance fraud costs each family in the United States approximately $300 in premium expense. This data is from the National Insurance Crime Bureau. This is not an innocent crime as though crime could be innocent. It is impacting every property owners that purchases property and casualty insurance. The only way this will stop is when homeowner?s no longer participate and they begin to report fraud. Seemingly upright roofing companies in Colorado Springs regularly approach property owners after a storm and offer to absorb the deductible in one form or another. With no shadow of doubt this is violating contractual law with the property owners insurance carrier. No doubt that laws areaviolated with both the insurance carrier, the state of Colorado and most likely the United States treasury department. I?ll let you figure the last one out on your own.

Deductible roof fraud is homeowner driven

Okay, there I said it, ?deductible roof fraud is homeowner driven?.aOuch, did I actually say that? I know it?s risky making a bold, yet accurate statement that incriminates the consumer as a criminal and not the victim. Scary isn?t it? This is the truth of the matter and this part isn?t reported by most agencies because they rarely will identify the property owner as guilty. All a homeowner has to do is begin a bidding war between roofing companies and it doesn?t take long before a roofer in Colorado Springs offers to pay your deductible. You may not even have to ask the roofers to bid your project, all you have to ask them is, ?what about my deductible? and there you have it, you opened the door to roof deductible insurance fraud. You?re not the innocent victim. You may not have lit the fire you only supplied the fuel. This isn?t innocent and anyone who allows the contractor to absorb the deductible is not innocent!

Wow, that seems to be harsh. Nope, I didn?t write the law nor violate the insurance contract.

Contact a roofer that says, ?no to fraud?

When you are thinking about getting solar panels installed on your roof, you may wonder what the process is like.aSolar panels are quickly becoming the most popular roof modification in the Untied States. With utility bills increasing, more and more homeowners are deciding to go solar. It is important that you only hire experienced roofers to work around solar panels. If you are thinking about getting solar panels, this is one article you need to read.

Solar Panels? Upgrade Your Roof!

If you are thinking of installing solar panels on your roof, you may need a roofing facelift. Before the panels are installed, call a professional roofer to come and inspect your roof thoroughly. If your roof already has issues such as cracked tiles, broken slates, or leaking, you need to fix those problems prior to your solar panels being installed. Since your solar panels will be screwed into your roof, you want to make sure they are secure. No one wants a large solar panel sliding off the roof.

Is There Room on My Roof?

Another thing to consider when you are thinking about installing solar panels is the room on your roof. Most roofs have the room for solar panels. However if you have an unusually steep or tile roofing, installation may be more difficult.

How Are They Attached?

Tax time is here again, and for most people, that means deductions ? and hopefully lots of them. So if you are thinking about those taxes, take a look at these five tax deductions, you just might have overlooked.a

Babysitting Expenses. Many people are aware that they can deduct babysitting expenses that are needed when they are working, but what about if you are a stay at home mom who likes to help out at an elderly home? According to the Child and Dependent Care Credit, you can also deduct the expenses of hiring a sitter not just when you work, but also, when you volunteer.

Plugging-In That New Electric Ride. While this credit currently only applies to businesses, if you use your car for a personal business, it can still be claimed. So just how much can you claim? As of this writing, up to $7,500 per vehicle can be deducted. So considering new electric ride? With a deduction like this, it just might make sense.

Work- Related Physical Enhancements. What is a work-related physical enhancement? Presumably anything that you claim you need to improve about your appearance that will also improve your career. While few know about this deduction, bodybuilders have used it for years to deduct body oils, skin treatments (such as tanning), and personal grooming (such as manicures). However, let?s say you give presentations, sell real estate, or make teaching webinars, any physical enhancements that you can argue will help you find greater success in your profession can be claimed.

Rescuing Pets. Most people don?t need an extra reason to take home a furry bundle of joy, but did you also know that the expenses associated with adopting a foster pet can be tax deductible? That?s right, all the mileage, vet bills, cages, food, leash, play pen, litter box, and even cleaning supplies associated with your new friend can be tax deductible. Not ready to adopt a pet? That?s okay too. If you volunteer or work for a shelter, your mileage and expenses associated with that work can also be deducted.

Alternative Medicine. You probably already know that if you need medical treatment, surgery, or prescription medication this can be deductible, but you probably didn?t know that say, acupuncture, massage, or even homeopathic medicine can also be deductible. And with more people turning to alternative medicine ? the most recent number suggests one in five people now consistently use some form of alternative medicine ? you can expect to see more tax deductions used for exactly that. But here?s another way that this little loophole might also help you deduct some home improvement expenses. Let?s say that you need a pool because swimming has been recommended to you by a medical professional, or that that hot tub you?ve been wanting can be built primarily for therapeutic purposes. As long as the purpose of the home improvement is therapeutic in nature ? and intended to be used primarily for that purpose ? it can be claimed.