Blog - New Harbor Roofing & Construction LLC

What is HAAG?

May 8, 2026 | haag, insurance, roofing

HAAG Engineers are the industry experts at evaluating damage to residential, commercial and industrial roofing. They have been forensically evaluating roofing for over 60 years.

Will Insurance Cover a 10 year-old Roof

May 8, 2026 | depreciation, insurance, roofing

The answer is that yes it can be insured, with ACV coverage which stands for Actual Cash Value. Beginning in 2025, insurance companies stopped offering RCV (Replacement Cost Value) coverage on roofs 10 years old and older.

Class 3 Versus Class 4 Shingles

Apr 2, 2026 | buying a home, insurance, roofing

Class 4 shingles are tested to withstand the impact of a 2-inch steel ball dropped from a height comparable to a two-story building, while Class 3 shingles are tested to resist a 1.75-inch steel ball from nearly the same height.

Pick a Local Roofer

Feb 2, 2026 | roofing

Pick who you like – but, pick local. No Omaha or Lincoln roofer is going to come back under warranty for a small leak down the road.

Protect Yourself From Storm Chaser’s Contracts

Dec 5, 2025 | insurance, roofing

In Nebraska, the “3-day cancellation law,” also known as the Home Solicitation Sales Act allows consumers to cancel certain contracts within three (3) business days of signing, providing a “cooling-off” period.

26 gauge vs 24 gauge metal

Nov 15, 2025 | roofing

24-gauge metal is about 27.8% thicker than 26-gauge. The lower the gauge, the thicker/stronger the metal.

Ordinance or Law Coverage

Feb 11, 2025 | insurance

This pays for the additional costs of repairing or rebuilding a damaged home to meet current building codes, which standard policies usually do not cover.