The Department of Insurance is warning to the public.

Dean Johnson, KTVB 6:11 PM. MST February 21, 2017

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BOISE - Many times when we think of storm chasers, we think of those who go out and chase storms. However, the Idaho Department of Insurance says there's another kind of storm chaser. One they suspect will be targeting you and your roof this spring after this year's historic snowfall. These roofers travel around the country following storms and looking to exploit any homeowner.

There are several things you can do to protect yourself. Make sure to do your research.

"They can check with the Better Business Bureau to see if they've had any complaints on that particular contractor," Elaine Mellon with the Department of Insurance said.

If you do suspect your roof may have received some damage this past winter, make sure to check your insurance policy and see what is and isn't covered.

"No roofing contractor should be advising you on your insurance policy," Mellon said.

A homeowner can also have their insurance company come out and take a look.

Many times these storm chasers will show up looking for homeowners in need of repairs. They'll pass our flyers and even show up to your door unannounced.

Josh and Kimberly Adams with Paradigm Roofing in Boise say door knocking isn't only a common practice for storm chasers, but for any company. They advise not only doing your research through the Better Business Bureau, but also checking out the company on the secretary of state's website.

"Verification of licensing with the state, and even if they are licensed in another state, make sure they're able to be doing work in your state," Kimberly Adams said.

If the contractor does have a license, also double check to make sure they have insurance, and ask if you can see it.

"It should be common communication and common conversation for any contractor if you say 'hey I need your general liability insurance.' It should come easy for them," Adams said.

If the contractor is hesitant, then you should be hesitant.

The contractor's insurance certificate should also include workman's compensation.

"If they are hurt on your property this is what covers that worker from not having liability towards you as a homeowner," Josh Adams said.

In the end, it's important that you take a step back, take your time, and never sign anything upfront.

"I encourage consumers to take time. Do their research. Research the contractor, talk with their insurance agency," Mellon said.

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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) The beginning of the year is generally a busy time for ABC Roofing. Barbara Hauan, office manager for the Reno-based company, says this is the time of year people like to use their tax refunds to make needed repairs on their homes. But since January, the phones have been ringing non-stop and repair jobs are stacking up. And this is not a problem unique to ABC Roofing.

"Unfortunately a lot of the roofing companies are way behind," Hauan said.

The explanation is simple- the extremely wet winter. The unending string of storms has cause thousands of roof leaks across the area, putting a strain on roofing companies.

"We've been overwhelmed with leak repairs," Hauan said. "We're actually 4 to 5 weeks out from repairs."

That means some people won't be getting their repairs made until early spring- later if the winter weather continues. That's because the uptick in demand isn't the only reason for the backlog. Safety concerns are also delaying repairs.

"We're a family-owned business, so we try to accommodate the customer to the best of our ability and we never say no," Hauan said. 'But the weather is a huge risk. We want to make sure it's not too wet. We can't open a roof if it's going to rain. We can't just run out anytime and just get up there, and I think a lot of people don't understand that. You know, safety's a big issue."

Enrique Juarez Delariva, project manager with ABC Roofing, says crews are trying to find any break in the weather they can to make repairs.

"We try to beat it," he said. "When we get a little bit of sunshine, a couple hours, as much as we can get done with a day or two, then we're back to square one with waiting and waiting."

He said if you do find yourself waiting, poke a small hole in the affected area to minimize the damage.

"Nothing too drastic, but at least to alleviate pressure and allow draining," Juarez Delariva said.

At this point, with the end of winter still several weeks away, Hauan says she hopes people have patience, and understand crews are hoping to get caught up soon.

"Just be patient and keep your fingers crossed that we have some sunshine pretty soon," she said.

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Redmond firefighters survey the scene where 40-50 gallons of roofing glue spilled on a portion of Redmond Way this morning. Courtesy of the Redmond Police Department

Drivers were stuck in traffic on Tuesday morning when a truck spilled 40-50 gallons of roofing glue on westbound Redmond Way at Northeast 76th Street.

The Redmond Police Department (RPD) tweeted about the sticky situation at 10:45 a.m.

At about 5 p.m. on Tuesday, police opened one westbound lane actually a left-turn lane temporarily used as a main lane on Redmond Way. At about 10 p.m. on Tuesday, all lanes were open, according to RPD public information officer Becky Range.

The trucks huge containers of the glue were unsecured and all went flying out on the roadway, Range said.

Cars were still coming and cars were driving through the glue, said Range, noting that there were no injuries. It kind of made a huge traffic issue, but it could have been worse.

The fire department quickly blocked drains, but the Department of Ecology is en route to take a look, another police tweet read.

It was quick thinking on their part, Range said of the fire departments actions.

Ecologys Larry Altose said the city public works and fire crews placed sand and sorbents around the drain and installed storm drain shields. His staff observed no impacts to the storm drain.

We appreciate the citys response to protect the storm drain system and, in turn, the nearby creek, Altose added.

Fire, Ecology and hazmat crews along with an environmental contractor cleaned up the mess. Scott McQuary of Redmonds public works department and natural resources division said no spillage entered the drains or nearby Bear Creek.

McQuary said everyone put their heads together to devise a cleanup solution. The truck driver was required to hire an environmental cleanup contractor, who was soon on scene. They decided to let the substance solidify a little bit and then crews shoveled and scraped up the hardened glue. The truck driver was required to dispose of the material.

The truck remained on scene Tuesday and the driver was cited.

Drivers headed downtown were advised to use west State Route 520 as an alternate route, according to police. Police called Metro right away so they could figure out bus routes, and Range said the Washington State Department of Transportation helped in informing drivers about the scenario.

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Gusty winds have caused a lot of headaches for homeowners over the last few weeks, which means for many roofing companies, business isnt slowing down any time soon.

Roof repairs could run into the tens of thousands of dollars, so taking action before a storm could save you big in the long run.

Business is booming for the folks at Ohana Construction, working on blown roofs to leaks and repairs.

Tanden Hayes tells us the phone calls for help havent stopped over the last month. As a general manager, Im usually in the office doing operations, but Ive been out in the field, up on roofs and doing inspections myself.

He says the company has even had to hire more people. We have crews that go out into the island, into the community, and survey the affected areas, Hayes said. On average, I would say weve done about 5-10 projects, signed contracts a week.

Having home insurance, and knowing when to use it, is key to saving money, as was the case for a home in Manoa, where about 75 percent of the roof was blown off.

It actually ended up costing the homeowner no more than their deductible, said Hayes. I think they ended up paying about a thousand dollars and the rest of it was covered by their insurance.

Homeowners, especially in Hawaii, they dont automatically think about filing insurance claims.

Hayes says to simply put pay attention to your home and dont wait until its too late. If they have an old roof, they would want to get it fixed before the strong winds come. That way, they can avoid material being ripped off and leaks happening.

And if your roof is anywhere between 10 to 15 years old, its a good time to call an inspector. Hayes says we can come and do a damage assessment, especially if youre seeing tiles flying off, even just one or two.

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Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. is a Distributors of roofing materials

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Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. (BECN) traded on unusually high volume on Feb. 22, as the stock gained 0.31% to close at $45.88. On the day, Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. saw 614,576 shares trade hands on 5,931 trades. Considering that the stock averages only a daily volume of 405,769 shares a day over the last month, this represents a pretty significant bump in volume over the norm.

Generally speaking, when a stock experiences a sudden spike in trading volume, it may be seen as a bullish signal for investors. An increase in volume means more market awareness for the company, potentially setting up a more meaningful move in stock price. The added volume also provides a level of support and stability for price advances.

The stock has traded between $49.32 and $32.75 over the last 52-weeks, its 50-day SMA is now $45.66, and its 200-day SMA $44.64. Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. has a P/B ratio of 2.04. It also has a P/E ratio of 27.1.

Beacon Roofing Supply Inc is engaged in the distribution of residential and non-residential roofing materials in the United States and Canada.

Headquartered in Herndon, VA, Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. has 5,042 employees and is currently under the leadership of CEO Paul M. Isabella.

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SUDBURY Labelle Roofing recently provided free services to install a new Owens Corning Roofing System on the three buildings of the Save A Dog humane society complex in Sudbury.

We noticed that a Save A Dog fundraiser was focused on raising roofing funds, so as avid dog lovers we decided we could best contribute by lending our expertise, said Rob LaBelle.

As a not-for profit, contribution-funded organization, Save A Dog is very happy that Rob LaBelle and his company were willing to repair our infrastructure for us, said Shirley Moore, co-founder of Save A Dog. We are glad that we can use our contributors precious funds to focus on our mission of caring for and finding new homes for abandoned dogs, rather than investing in infrastructure.

Roofing the Save A Dog buildings was a coordinated group effort. In addition to the contribution from Labelle Roofing and Owens Corning, ABC Supply Co. Inc., a Sudbury-based distributor of roofing components, contributed materials for this installation, and Barry Bros. Disposal of Walpole and Newton donated the dumpster and disposal services. Rob, Matt and Josh LaBelle coordinated a large crew in order to install the three separate roofs in one days time. The goal was to minimize the noise and confusion for the dogs, especially a group of new arrivals from a hoarding situation that arrived the same evening.

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Its not uncommon for you to call a company, and for whatever reason, they dont get back to you.

But it should be uncommon for a company to take thousands from you and not get back to you.

It happened to a central Ohio man and on top of that, hes losing even more money because the company never provided the service it promised.

John Kessler has owned a block of buildings in Union County for years but he cant rent one of them. Its been a couple of years in fact but its not entirely his fault that he cant rent it.

Kesslers hardwood floors are buckled, theres standing water everywhere and doors cant shut properly because wood floors beneath are swollen with water from a leaking roof.

Hes paid $3,000 down to get a new roof to a company called Midwest Construction Services. It told him it would get his new roof put on in two weeks. That was in September.

The company address is inside a building along Campus View Boulevard in Columbus. I called this location multiple times and I went there too.

A receptionist told me, Midwest doesnt actually have an office here. It has a phone line and mailing address only.

I called the mobile phone number listed on the website multiple times too. Last week, voicemail was full and I couldnt leave a message. This week, I left two messages. No one returned my calls.

It turns out Kessler isnt the only person whos had problems with this company. On the Better Business Bureaus website, nearly two dozen people sent in complaints over the last three years.

BBB complaints show other people paid Midwest $4,000, $5,000 even $19,000 and some jobs were never completed. Numerous complaints show people trying to get their deposits back too.

Its because of problems like these; the BBB revoked its accreditation for Midwest Construction Services and now gives the company an F rating.

On the Franklin County Clerks website, theres a current case involving Midwest Construction Services. Its being sued by another local company called Hamilton Parker.

I reached out to Hamilton Parker and its attorney but no one called back.

Until Midwest Construction Services resolves issues with customers like Kessler and gets re-accredited by the BBB, Consumer 10s best advice is to research other companies for your home construction needs.

No matter who you hire for work to be done at your home or business, start your research with the BBB. Its website is a great resource and be sure to see if any complaints against a company were resolved.

Also, before you pay any money down, for example, on a sizeable home improvement job, ask a company for references, ask to see their work from other jobs and make sure theyre licensed and bonded.

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DANVILLE The Danville District 118 school board on Wednesday will consider awarding contracts to two different contractors for roofing projects at Southwest and Liberty elementary schools.

Five contractors had bid on three different packages: the Southwest project, the Liberty project, and a combined bid for both Southwest and Liberty projects.

The districts architect, BLDD Architects of Champaign, has recommended that the board accept separate bids from two different contractors for the Southwest project and the Liberty project, explaining it was more cost effective than a combined bid from one contractor.

The board will consider a bid of $1.1 million from Industrial Services of Illinois in Mattoon for the Southwest project, and a $354,725 bid from Advanced Commercial Roofing of Champaign for the Liberty project.

At the Jan. 18 meeting, the districts Buildings and Grounds Director Skip Truex told the board that the roof at Southwest has lost hundreds of shingles, causing leaks in some of the classrooms. He estimated the cost of a new steel roof at $1 million.

Truex said Liberty School also needed a new roof and some tuck pointing for an estimated cost of $500,000.

The projects will be paid for by leftover money from a $3.4 million federally funded Qualified School Construction Bond (QSAB) the district received to replace windows at Danville High School, along with money the district has set aside for building repairs.

Also on Wednesday, the board will:

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The Danville District 118 school board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Jackson Building, 516 N. Jackson St.

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Overlooking the roofing issues can lead to serious problems at a later stage. The minor leaks can cause devastating effects, unless you take the necessary steps to get them repaired.

You must try to check the roof on a monthly basis to identify any small issue that may cause a big problem later on.

Here are some measures to keep in mind.

Avoid Harsh Climatic Conditions

Inspecting the leakage source on your own can be a difficult and a risky task. It becomes all the more tough during the winter season or the monsoon. In fact, when there tends to be snowfall or heavy rain, it may not be a good idea to try to find out any leakage.

At the same time, a temporary fixing solution may not be worth the effort and the time invested. Remember, there is absolutely no such thing as quick-fix, when it comes to roof repairing solutions. You need to take your time and be very patient while carefully handling the task.

Never take the initiative during harsh weather conditions. It may turn into a life-threatening scenario.

Always Take Precautionary Measures

While being on the roof, you need to take the proper precautionary measures. You must wear special gripped rubber sole shoes to prevent accidental skidding or slipping. Never work alone and always include a partner to work with. You must also use a suitable harness to make things smoother.

If possible, you can even consider taking a professional help by hiring Houstons top roofing contractors.

Carefully Spray the Roof

This is a crucial step. Just take a working garden hose when you are on the roof. Now, you need to spray water from the hose and wet the different areas of the roof to identify the source of the leakage. However, you must avoid this process during the winter season. After all, it may not be a great or a safe idea to run water on the roof while it is freezing outside.

Clean Clogged Gutters Regularly

You must see to it that the gutters are well-maintained and are always kept clean. Clogged gutters can cause roof leaks. If your gutter is filled with debris, it can cause the rain water to get stored during the monsoon season.

Roof leakage can also happen because of dry rots. These rots tend to take place primarily due to the lack of ventilation. You cannot purely relate it to any kind of water damage situation.

If there tends to occur a leakage right in the middle of the roof, the reason may well be a deteriorating plywood condition that is supporting the roof. In such situations, the roof tries to sag in, thus, causing the shingles to get somewhat brittle.

This ultimately leads to the cracks, causing the leakage.

To avoid dry rots, you need to install a sort of ridge vent that works, if there happens to be a soffit vent. You need to drill some holes through these vents to let the cool air flow in while allowing the hot air to move out from the top.

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BALTIMORE

The Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland is sending out a warning to consumers who get home-repair work.

It comes after a Baltimore woman said she paid hundreds of dollars for work that was not completed on her roof. The BBB said that it started investigating a Baltimore home improvement company after it received a complaint from a consumer.

That consumer, Phyllis Smith, said she is telling her story to try to save others from a lot of expense and heartache.

When it started getting worse, I started looking around to different places, Smith said.

Smith called around to several roofing companies to try to get her leaking, big mess of a roof fixed. She eventually came across a flier for Tri City Roofing, and decided to give the company a chance.

Smith said the owner came out and she gave him $1,200 up front to do the work. But right away she admits that she did not have a good feeling about the company.

I said, You weren't up there long enough to do what you claimed you done because my roof has been worked on before and it took them all day long, Smith said. My roof was still leaking worse than it was from when he came out there before."

Smith claims that Tri City Roofing said crews would come back, but they never did, and communication from there didn't go well.

Smith contacted the Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland, and its president, Angie Barnett, said they discovered issues with the business and gave it an F rating.

The BBB was able to verify through the Maryland Home Improvement Commission directly that they have no record that the individual by his name or his business name, no indication that he had applied for, or ever held a license through them, Barnett said.

A license through the Maryland Home Improvement Commission is required for anyone who works on residential property. If a consumer hires someone who doesn't have the license, they cannot get restitution through the state if there's a problem.

The owner of Tri City Roofing told 11 News that he is trying to resolve one complaint about his company that he knows about.

Smith knows that she probably has no recourse in her case, but she does have a goal.

I would prefer nobody else gets in this situation with him, Smith said. I want him stopped. That's all I want for him and the whole company.

BBB officials point out that Tri City Roofing doesn't have a physical location or a website and the PO Box address comes back return to sender.

The BBB is warning consumers to never give more than one-third of a payment upfront for home repair work and to make sure the company is licensed.

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