ADC Roofing Blog
Practical roofing content for Dallas–Fort Worth homeowners, HOAs, property managers, and commercial building owners.
Newly unsealed documents in Oklahoma bad-faith litigation describe a 1997 Allstate pilot that cut hail-claim payouts from 82.8% to 11.1%. Here's what DFW homeowners should take from it — and what to do on your own claim.
Read more →When you and your carrier disagree on the amount of a hail loss, the appraisal clause in your policy is usually the fastest way out. Here's how it works in Texas, what it costs, and when to invoke it.
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The three numbers on your claim summary decide what you actually get paid. Here's what actual cash value, replacement cost value, and recoverable depreciation mean on a DFW hail claim in 2026.
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Most underpaid hail claims in Dallas–Fort Worth are not denials — they are estimates missing five or six line items. Here's the checklist we run on every adjuster estimate we see.
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A denial is not the end of a roof claim. Reinspection, supplement, appraisal, TDI complaint, or counsel — here's the order to work through them in Texas.
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Trophy Club sits in one of DFW's more active hail corridors. Here's how Class 4 shingles, metal, and synthetic slate actually compare when the next storm hits.
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What roof replacement actually costs in Plano, TX in 2026 — real material and labor ranges, HOA requirements in West Plano, and how to work insurance after a hail event.
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Frisco homeowners can cut their wind/hail deductible with UL 2218 Class 4 impact-resistant shingles. Here are the brands that qualify with Texas carriers in 2026.
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Natural slate is the pinnacle of residential roofing — and Southlake has more of it than any other DFW ZIP. Here's what installation, maintenance, and repair actually cost.
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Highland Park's original clay-tile homes are approaching 100 years old. Here's how to preserve, repair, and reinforce them without destroying resale value.
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Preston Hollow (75230, 75220, 75225) gets hit hard in every DFW hail season. Here's exactly what your adjuster will and won't approve on a hail claim.
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Flat commercial roofs in Las Colinas and Irving take a beating from Texas UV and hail. Here's how property managers should spec, service, and warranty a TPO system.
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Colleyville's acreage estates and custom homes call for roof systems that match both the architecture and the investment. Here's how to think through the options.
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Reserve studies, cost-per-sqft benchmarks, capex vs. opex classification, and when to repair vs. replace — everything a property manager needs to build a defensible roof budget.
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Twice-a-year inspections, drain and flashing cadences, warranty documentation, and pricing tiers — how a real preventive maintenance program pays for itself and protects insurance claims.
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A DFW property management group replaced a 22,000 sq ft TPO roof and captured 100% first-year tax deduction under Section 179 and current bonus depreciation rules. Here's the playbook.
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How a commercial property owner combined a new TPO roof, rooftop solar, R-38 insulation, and LEED certification to unlock 179D, ITC, utility rebates, insurance premium reductions, and asset value gains.
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Colleyville and Trophy Club's larger lots and custom-built estates carry roof systems that need a specialty approach — here's what homeowners in these communities should know.
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Westlake's estate homes carry roof systems most DFW contractors rarely touch. Here's what natural slate, clay tile, and copper actually require — and how to protect the investment.
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A quick introduction to what we'll cover here — DFW roofing guidance for homeowners, property managers, and commercial building owners.
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A roof replacement in a design-controlled HOA community involves more than picking a material you like. Here's how to navigate architectural review without delays.
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Two of the most common upgrade paths for high-end DFW homeowners rebuilding after hail — compared on cost, longevity, insurance impact, and appearance.
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Most TPO roof failures are preventable. Here's what property managers should watch for, and how a maintenance-first approach protects NOI and avoids surprise capital expenses.
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Roof failures rarely happen without warning signs. Here's how to build a maintenance budget that turns roofing into a predictable line item instead of an emergency.
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Specialty roofs get under-scoped by insurance adjusters more often than standard shingle roofs. Here's why, and what documentation actually protects a claim.
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