Replacing Your Roof After a Storm

Missing shingles on roof — exposed felt underneath, lifted edges on surrounding shingles, wind damage pattern

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?

Upscale Tulsa home mid-install — CertainTeed bundles in driveway, underlayment on dormer, existing shingles lower section, blue sky

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?

Shingles completely blown apart and cracked open — multiple tabs shattered, felt/decking exposed underneath, heavy granule loss all around

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, […]

Why Are Shingles Blowing Off My Roof?

Yes, winds are the cause of shingles blowing off the house. However, the reason why could be traced back to several factors. A high-wind event might not blow shingles off immediately but can simply lift shingles separating the seals of the shingles known as mastic, or the shingles can pull through the nails that are […]

Best-looking Shingle Colors Of 2025

It might be time to get that new roof installed, but first, you need to choose a color. That’s not always the easiest thing to do. It’s almost akin to choosing a paint color — except this decision is going to be on your house for the next 25-50 years and visible from the street […]

Can My Roof Be Repaired?

Short answer — yes. But whether a repair is the right call depends on a few things. Let’s start with the most common repairs we do at Green Country Roofing. Chimney Repairs Chimneys are one of the most common leak sources we see — usually flashing failure, not the shingles themselves. A typical chimney repair […]

Which Is The Best: Shingle, Metal, Slate/Tile?

Warm brown shingle roof on large Tulsa home — GCR truck in driveway, stone chimney, complex hip/valley lines, mature summer trees, deep blue sky

Three main roofing materials — shingle, metal, and tile/slate. Here’s the honest breakdown on each, and what we recommend for most Oklahoma homeowners. Shingles Pros: Most economic options can be 50% cheaper than metal. Fast installation, typically 1-3 days. There are many styles and colors to choose from. Easy to repair. Cons: Absorbs heat instead […]

Best Wind-Resistant Shingles Of 2025

Atlas Pinnacle Pristine HP42 bundles stacked on pallet — OK state codes visible

At some point, we have all seen a neighbor with a missing shingles— or maybe you’re that neighbor. Haha! Sorry, that was not funny! Over the years, as technology has advanced, shingles and other roofing products have improved, providing stronger defenses against the wind. For this comparison, we’re only looking at entry-level lifetime shingles — […]

5 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Roof

Hand holding massive debris clump pulled from clogged downspout — gutter visible, snow on ground, brick home behind

  If I were to ask 20 people in a room, “Do you feel comfortable getting on your roof?” I think the number of affirmative responses would be low. Some homeowners gladly jump up there from time to time to check things out, but most homeowners seem to avoid physically getting on their roofs. A […]