Roofing guides for Idaho homeowners

Practical information about roofs, written to be useful whether or not you ever call us.

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The guides most people need first

Repair or replace?

The three factors that actually decide it: roof age, how widespread the damage is, and the condition of the decking underneath.

Read the repair guide

Spotting storm damage

Why wind and hail damage is invisible from the ground, and the soft-metal check you can do yourself in two minutes.

Read the storm guide

How roof insurance claims work

The five steps, what a roofer can and cannot legally do for you, and the two things you should never sign.

Read the claims guide

Warranties explained

The difference between manufacturer and workmanship coverage, what each excludes, and the questions to ask any contractor.

Read the warranty guide

Choosing a roof system

Honest trade-offs on all seven systems we install, including the ones we would talk you out of for your situation.

Compare systems

What an inspection covers

The full walkthrough of what happens, what gets checked, and what you walk away with.

See the process
From the blog

What a roof replacement costs in Boise

The six factors that move the number, and how to compare bids line by line without getting burned.

Read the cost guide
From the blog

Storm damage and Idaho insurance claims

The reporting deadline most homeowners miss, and the two traps that catch people after every big storm.

Read the claims guide
From the blog

What McCall winters do to roofs

Snow load, ice dams, why metal usually wins at altitude, and the annual habit every cabin owner needs.

Read the mountain guide
Quick reference

Two things worth knowing right now

How to spot a roofing scam

  • Anyone who knocks on your door after a storm and wants a signature the same day
  • Anyone offering to cover, waive or absorb your deductible, that is insurance fraud in Idaho, and your name is on the claim
  • Anyone asking you to sign an Assignment of Benefits, which hands your claim rights to them
  • Any company that cannot give you a local physical address you can verify
  • Large deposits demanded before any material arrives on site
  • Verbal-only warranties, or a warranty term that is never written down
  • Pressure to decide today because "the crew is in the neighborhood"

When it is worth having your roof looked at

A few situations are worth a professional set of eyes:

  • After any significant wind or hail event
  • Before winter, particularly in McCall and Donnelly
  • If a stain appears on a ceiling or an upper wall
  • Once the roof is around fifteen years old
  • Before buying or selling a home
  • If a previous repair has not held

Please do not get on the roof yourself. Most roof damage is difficult to assess safely without the right equipment, and the inspection is free.

Still not sure what your roof needs?

The fastest way to a real answer is a free inspection with photos.

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Know exactly where your roof stands, in writing

Tell us the basics and a local Tru Armor roofer calls you back to confirm a time that works.

  • Free inspection with photos of what we find
  • Written assessment you keep, whether you hire us or not
  • Repair-first recommendation when repair is the right call
  • A clear report, your options, and time to decide on your schedule

Rather just talk to someone?

Call or text 208-550-9387. If it is an active leak, call - leak calls jump to the front of the line.

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