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 […]
Will My Insurance Company Pay For My Roof?
The short answer is “That depends.” Insurance companies will generally pay for a roof if wind or hail has affected it. Let’s look at both. Hail When hail hits a shingle, two things can happen: If big enough, it can break the fiberglass backing of a shingle, or if the hail is smaller, it can […]
How Do I Know If A Roofing Company Is Reputable?
“How do I know if a construction company is reputable?” We have compiled a list of guidelines to help. Is the company registered or licensed? Here in Oklahoma, roofers are required to be registered with the state. The website to find out if a roofing contractor is registered and in “good standing” is cib.ok.gov. If […]
Should I Get Three Estimates?
The simple answer is yes. Getting three estimates is always a good idea. Here’s what to pay attention to when you’re comparing. Pricing No one has ever been happy about overpaying for a project. But there’s also a long list of people who went with the cheapest bid and ended up paying more to fix […]
Top 5 Shingle Roof Problems and Solutions
Oklahoma is hard on roofs. Extreme heat, freezing temps, hail, and high winds — shingles take a beating here. Here are the five most common problems we see and what to do about them. Hail and Wind Damage Hail knocks granules off or loosens them — either way the shingle starts breaking down faster than […]
Do I Have Enough Vents?
How can you tell if you need more vents in your attic? There are numerous things to look for: Your ceiling feels warm to the touch on a hot day. The eaves of your roof don’t have any vents. You constantly get ice dams. Your attic feels damp. Most homes do not have enough vents […]
Why Is My Upstairs Or Attic So Hot?
If your upstairs or attic is running hot, the answer is almost always in one of four places. Let’s work through them. Roofing Materials Shingle roofs absorb heat from the sun — surface temps can run 40-60 degrees hotter than the air outside. That heat radiates down into your attic all day long. When you […]
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 […]
How Can So Many Of My Neighbors Afford A New Roof?
Perhaps over the years, you’ve done small upgrades to your home — replacing some carpet, brightening a room with fresh paint, updating window treatments — but have avoided big-ticket items like the roof. Maybe you’ve noticed that some of your neighbors are getting new roofs, and you’ve wondered how they can afford them. There are […]
Should My Roof Be Repaired Or Replaced?
When we meet with a homeowner to look at storm damage or a leak, the first question is always the same — repair or replace? Here are the six factors we are looking at to help you make the right call. The Condition of Your Roof There are four things we check: brittleness, mastic strip, […]