by Matt Burkey | Jan 12, 2016 | Roofing
Roofing is a pretty big deal and, in all honesty, it’s something that the majority of the population doesn’t really know all that much about. The majority of people have very little experience when it comes to materials and contractors, which is why it’s important to...
by Matt Burkey | Dec 22, 2015 | Roofing
There are some areas of the country where winter roof damage is rampant due to all of the snow and ice accumulation that occurs and Nebraska is, obviously, NOT immune to massive snowfalls, ice storms, etc. Believe it or not, but all that snow that piles up on your...
by Matt Burkey | Dec 8, 2015 | Roofing
Generally, hail must be 1¼ inches in diameter (Half-Dollar size) before it causes damage to heavy composite shingles or wood shake shingles. Lightweight composite shingles may show damage after being struck by 1-inch diameter (Quarter size) hail. Only deteriorated...
by Matt Burkey | Nov 24, 2015 | Roofing
So, the time has come…for your roof to be replaced, that is. With that in mind, it’s important to note that – in this day and age – there are quite a few different options to choose from when it comes to the type of shingles that are available for your roof (barring...
by Matt Burkey | Nov 19, 2015 | Inspections, Insurance, Roofing, Siding
What’s my first step if I have hail/wind damage? There are two possible steps if you’d like to get a professional opinion of hail damage. One is to call your insurance company/agent and report the claim. Most insurance company’s rates do not go up if you turn in a...
by Matt Burkey | Nov 10, 2015 | Inspections, Roofing
There’s a storm overnight. The following morning, you walk into your kitchen only to discover a relatively large water stain on the ceiling – one that wasn’t there the day before. Now, assuming there wasn’t someone standing in your kitchen shooting a...