Shingle Recall
Thousands of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities, St. Cloud and Brainerd area homes have defective shingles that were manufactured by the CertainTeed Corporation between April of 1987 and September of 2003. A chemical compound used to make the shingles was faulty. As a result your shingles are slowly delaminating, curling, losing their granules, and the shingle’s core is disintegrating.
The Suit Seeks To Recover Labor and Material Costs
Thousands of Mankato, Twin Cities, Rochester, St. Cloud and Brainerd area homes have shingles that look like they are curling up and most of the homeowners don't know there is help available. Some have defects that aren't quite as obvious. Organic CertainTeed shingles from a 1987 to 2003 all have one thing in common- they are defective and they are disintegrating. Certainteed hasn't been very helpful to the customers who thought they had shingles that would last 25 years - at least that's what CertainTeed initially claimed, 25 years. We are providing a 5-minute solution at no cost and no obligation.
KSTP News, a Twin Cities television station, recently ran a story about these shingles and they didn't leave the consumer with much hope. All is not lost though as area consumers have found free help. A Minneapolis based law firm has filed a new class-action lawsuit against CertainTeed Corporation. Our Minnesota Roofing Specialists can help with identification and documentation of the products in question.
These are examples of the defective organic shingles.
Why Do I Need Help?
Because the things you're told to do for your own claim make it seem like you really don't have much of a chance.
These are the items listed on Halunen's website as items affected consumers should be gathering:
Date of purchase/install of CertainTeed Shingles
Type of shingle/length of warranty
Approx. date you observed curling/deterioration
Details of any communications with CertainTeed including offers to settle and amount
Describe any contacts you have had with contractors and/or insurance companies
Any estimates you have obtained to replace the faulty shingles
E-mail, address, and phone number where you can be reached
It's really nice that they offer this list but realistically not many people have this documentation so they haven't really paid attention to the help they could be getting. After reading the list and realizing that you really don't have any documentation it seems like you might be left out in the cold. Not true.
Could I Do It Myself?
The answer is yes, especially if you have answers to the questions above and receipts.
CertainTeed has instructions buried within their website that give you the step-by-step direction for filing a roofing warranty claim.
The very first thing to do in the claim process is to file the electronic form that CertainTeed supplied on their website.
Easy Claim - The 5 Minute Solution
Easy Claim is a no-cost-no obligation assessment of your shingles. It is performed by our roofing expert who can determine if your shingles are, in fact, CertainTeed organic. They will be able to help you from A to Z and you risk nothing.
It doesn't take more than a couple of minutes to get the ball rolling. Filing an Easy Claim
What They're Saying
The media and various websites have extensive coverage and comment about the CertainTeed shingle situation. View some of the quotes from around the country.
Articles have appeared in the Bismarck Tribune and the Wisconsin State Journal outlining the difficulties customers are experiencing. Both newspapers reference a lawsuit against CertainTeed but the company's treatment of its warranty obligations is the part that's most interesting. With the suit filed in Minnesota CertainTeed's former customers may just have a fighting chance to recover some realistic money, not what has historically been paid by CertainTeed. Now consumers just need a quick and easy way to get their claim facilitated. That is the reason for this website.
In an interview with LawyersandSettlements.com Minneapolis attorney Bryce Johnson said "We believe evidence will show that CertainTeed knew, or should have known, of the substandard quality of these particular shingles and yet kept them in the marketplace." Essentially that is the heart of the case. There is quite a bit of insight in this interview and we highly recommend reading it.
Minnesota Class Action Lawsuit Against CertainTeed
Halunen & Associates, together with other class action law firms in the United States, has filed a class action lawsuit against CertainTeed Corporation on behalf of consumers who have been affected by deteriorating, curling, or otherwise defective CertainTeed organic shingles made by the company. This case involves anyone who has previously owned, or currently owns, a home or other structure from 1987 through the present on which CertainTeed organic shingles were installed. They are seeking recovery of material costs and labor costs for the tear-off, removal and re-application of shingles for each member of the class. To date, we have identified class representatives in several states, including: IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, WI. Our intent is to file this class action lawsuit, state by state, on an ongoing basis. We are still looking for plaintiffs from additional states to strengthen the case against CertainTeed.
CertainTeed's Response
On July 14, 2008 CertainTeed Corporation offered their response to the complaint filed in Pennsylvania. Their response was characteristically non-responsive. It was similar to the care given to their customers who filed warranty claims - short on substance or remorse.
At Personal Pride Construction, we look forward to assisting all homeowners in their quest to receiving their proper shingle replacements for their homes.
Please contact us today at:
http://www.stormdamagepros.com/ Info@StormDamagePros.com
612.384.7818 507.345.ROOF (7663)
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Mankato Residents Scam Alert for Roofing Companies
Personal Pride Construction is proud to announce we are NOT a part of the problem in Mankato, Minnesota. Our company has acquired the Solicitor Licenses needed for Mankato and North Mankato.
The article is a good reminder of why home owners need to work with solid construction companies to do their Storm Damage Restoration. We have been in business for 10 yrs. as a full service Construction Company, not a Storm Chaser company. We have been working with home owners for years in meeting all their construction needs, including Storm Damage Restoration from Hail Damage or Wind Damage.
Personal Pride Construction has done thousands of Insurance Claims projects and are familiar with the Process of working with homeowners and Insurance companies. We pride ourselves on making it Stree Free :). Our claims specialists are well versed in Xactimate, the software used by Insurance companies to calculate the monetary damage done to your home by severe weather ( Hail Storm and Wind Storms).
Please contact us with any and all questions regarding Storm Damage, Wind Damage or Hail Damage repairs. We will get you the facts about your protection with your Insurance from damage to your home. The Free Press article is ill informed about the Insurance coverage for Hail Storms---the time period is 2 years after a storm.
www.StormDamagePros.com Info@StormDamagePros.com
612.384.7818 or 507.345.ROOF (7663)
The Free Press Article from Monday April 27th, 2009
City: scam warningRoof contractors offer ‘free’ repairsBy Dan Linehan The Free Press MANKATO —
If a door-to-door salesman offers to repair hail damage to your roof and it hasn’t hailed in months, take notice.
The city of Mankato is warning homeowners about fraudulent contractors with shifty business practices. At least one contractor was denied a solicitors license at the Intergovernmental Center because he didn’t have a state license.
The current iteration of the unscrupulous scheme has salesmen offering to work with residents’ insurance companies to repair a roof at no cost to the homeowner. They may cite nonexistent hail damage to get their foot in the door.
The contractor may present a form to sign that they say simply allows them to check out the problem or is just a verification that they stopped by.
But it really may be a contract that locks the homeowner in with the company.
“It could be construed as a contract if you sign it,” building inspector Tom Blazina said.
He was careful to add the vast majority of contractors are ethical.
The Minnesota Department of Labor has a set of guidelines to help hire a contractor.
Among them is to verify the contractor has a license.
Homeowners can call 1-800-342-5354 or check the department’s Web site, www.doli.state.mn.us, which offers a license lookup search.
The department also advises customers to avoid contractors that arrive in unmarked vehicles, ask you to sign something before they’re hired or seem willing to do the job at an unusually low price.
Even if most contractors are sound operators, a little skepticism can go a long way.
“Unfortunately, we’re an exceedingly trusting society,” Blazina said. “Sometimes, that doesn’t work to our advantage.”
The article is a good reminder of why home owners need to work with solid construction companies to do their Storm Damage Restoration. We have been in business for 10 yrs. as a full service Construction Company, not a Storm Chaser company. We have been working with home owners for years in meeting all their construction needs, including Storm Damage Restoration from Hail Damage or Wind Damage.
Personal Pride Construction has done thousands of Insurance Claims projects and are familiar with the Process of working with homeowners and Insurance companies. We pride ourselves on making it Stree Free :). Our claims specialists are well versed in Xactimate, the software used by Insurance companies to calculate the monetary damage done to your home by severe weather ( Hail Storm and Wind Storms).
Please contact us with any and all questions regarding Storm Damage, Wind Damage or Hail Damage repairs. We will get you the facts about your protection with your Insurance from damage to your home. The Free Press article is ill informed about the Insurance coverage for Hail Storms---the time period is 2 years after a storm.
www.StormDamagePros.com Info@StormDamagePros.com
612.384.7818 or 507.345.ROOF (7663)
The Free Press Article from Monday April 27th, 2009
City: scam warningRoof contractors offer ‘free’ repairsBy Dan Linehan The Free Press MANKATO —
If a door-to-door salesman offers to repair hail damage to your roof and it hasn’t hailed in months, take notice.
The city of Mankato is warning homeowners about fraudulent contractors with shifty business practices. At least one contractor was denied a solicitors license at the Intergovernmental Center because he didn’t have a state license.
The current iteration of the unscrupulous scheme has salesmen offering to work with residents’ insurance companies to repair a roof at no cost to the homeowner. They may cite nonexistent hail damage to get their foot in the door.
The contractor may present a form to sign that they say simply allows them to check out the problem or is just a verification that they stopped by.
But it really may be a contract that locks the homeowner in with the company.
“It could be construed as a contract if you sign it,” building inspector Tom Blazina said.
He was careful to add the vast majority of contractors are ethical.
The Minnesota Department of Labor has a set of guidelines to help hire a contractor.
Among them is to verify the contractor has a license.
Homeowners can call 1-800-342-5354 or check the department’s Web site, www.doli.state.mn.us, which offers a license lookup search.
The department also advises customers to avoid contractors that arrive in unmarked vehicles, ask you to sign something before they’re hired or seem willing to do the job at an unusually low price.
Even if most contractors are sound operators, a little skepticism can go a long way.
“Unfortunately, we’re an exceedingly trusting society,” Blazina said. “Sometimes, that doesn’t work to our advantage.”
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Storm Damage Restoration Team Excites Mankato and Rochester Residents!!
Good day and welcome to Personal Pride Construction's blog.
The news of the day is surrounding the amazing job the Storm Damage Restoration Experts have been doing in Mankato, Rochester and Minneapolis. The fact we are wowing our clients in Minneapolis is nothing new---but we are pleased to be helping the residents of Mankato and Rochester with their Hail Damage Restoration needs.
Given our company's long track record of success, 10 yrs. in business, A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau and a GREAT A Rating with Angie's List. Our team makes us one of the best Minnesota Roofing Contractors around. We are ecstatic about about bringing our wealth of roofing, siding, window, gutter, and full service construction experience to our Mankato and Rochester offices.
In our time in each respective city this year, one thing has been very interesting---the amount of respect and great repoure each of the Inurance adjusters have with our Hail Damage and Wind Damage Experts. Apparently many companies in the cities of Mankato and Rochester have not been getting the same results with Insurance Adjusters as we do. It may be because the other companies are simply storm chasers and don't have the Construction knowledge and high building standards (Very Important in Rochester---where there are No city inspectors) we do. We have seen adjusters over the years, simply love to work with us. This is a benefit to homeowners who are looking to secure the best results with their Insurance Claim.
Given our company name---Personal Pride Construction, it is only natural that we take Pride in our work. We thrive on getting personal referrals from ALL of our customers---that is how we have been in business for the past 10 years and that is how we are going to be in business for the next 10 years plus.
No matter where you live---odds are we can have one of our Claims Speacialists to your property in moments. Please contact us today to get a Reputable Construction Contractor to help you with all your Storm Damage, Wind Damage and Hail Damage Restoration needs.
Info@StormDamagePros.com
http://www.stormdamagepros.com/
The news of the day is surrounding the amazing job the Storm Damage Restoration Experts have been doing in Mankato, Rochester and Minneapolis. The fact we are wowing our clients in Minneapolis is nothing new---but we are pleased to be helping the residents of Mankato and Rochester with their Hail Damage Restoration needs.
Given our company's long track record of success, 10 yrs. in business, A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau and a GREAT A Rating with Angie's List. Our team makes us one of the best Minnesota Roofing Contractors around. We are ecstatic about about bringing our wealth of roofing, siding, window, gutter, and full service construction experience to our Mankato and Rochester offices.
In our time in each respective city this year, one thing has been very interesting---the amount of respect and great repoure each of the Inurance adjusters have with our Hail Damage and Wind Damage Experts. Apparently many companies in the cities of Mankato and Rochester have not been getting the same results with Insurance Adjusters as we do. It may be because the other companies are simply storm chasers and don't have the Construction knowledge and high building standards (Very Important in Rochester---where there are No city inspectors) we do. We have seen adjusters over the years, simply love to work with us. This is a benefit to homeowners who are looking to secure the best results with their Insurance Claim.
Given our company name---Personal Pride Construction, it is only natural that we take Pride in our work. We thrive on getting personal referrals from ALL of our customers---that is how we have been in business for the past 10 years and that is how we are going to be in business for the next 10 years plus.
No matter where you live---odds are we can have one of our Claims Speacialists to your property in moments. Please contact us today to get a Reputable Construction Contractor to help you with all your Storm Damage, Wind Damage and Hail Damage Restoration needs.
Info@StormDamagePros.com
http://www.stormdamagepros.com/
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