What to Do After a Hail Storm in Tulsa — Step by Step
There is nothing like the sound of hail hitting your home. The hail hammering the roof is one sound; the hail hitting the gutters is another. At the same time, it strikes the outdoor grill and the car, and all you’re thinking is, this is crazy. From there you’re like, geez, what in the world […]
Impact-Resistant Shingles — Are They Worth It in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma averages 10–15 hailstorms a year — and if you’re on this page, you’re probably wondering if impact-resistant shingles are actually worth the extra cost. We recently had a customer whose cars were totaled after a storm, but their roof—outfitted with impact-resistant shingles–came through without a scratch. That said, impact-resistant shingles only work as advertised […]
How Can I Tell If My Roof Has Hail Damage?
Look at your gutters You don’t need to climb a ladder; just look from the ground. Look at your gutters from several directions. Also, look at the downspouts. Don’t count any damage less than 3 feet from the ground — that was likely caused by your kids. Haha! It takes more force to dent a […]
Replacing Your Roof After a Storm
If a storm just rolled through Tulsa and you’re standing in your driveway staring up at your roof trying to figure out if something’s wrong — you’re not alone. I get calls after every major storm from homeowners who don’t know what they’re looking at or what to do next. So let me walk you […]
What Are the Black Marks on My Roof?
Here in the great state of Oklahoma, it’s common to see roofs with unsightly black marks that can range from small spots to large streaks. The common name for these black marks is blue-green algae. We won’t even attempt to talk about its scientific name; I can’t even spell it without looking — much less […]