At Schneider Roofing and Remodeling we take our commitment to our clients seriously. We are in the business of building relationships and not just replacing a roof. We work and live in St. Charles County and will be here for a long, long time. We know that if we don’t do our job right, we won’t have a job for very long. We are experts in roofing and siding and will give you honest feedback and fair pricing each and

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There are commonly known facts about your home, but here is a little known fact that most homeowners are totally unaware of, which could save you thousands: “If your roof is more than 20 years old, there’s a good chance that it’s due for replacement. But younger roofs fail too, so it is a good idea to inspect a roof at least once a year.” ~ Tom Silva, This Old House Although this little-known fact seems so very simple, few

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Here in Missouri, we are no strangers to hailstorms. The information in this article is provided by the National Storm Damage Center (www.stormdamagecenter.org). By definition, hail damage is any damage resulting from hailstones and hailstorms. Hailstones that are 0.75 inches or greater are large enough to cause substantial damage to homes, automobiles & property. For comparison, 0.75 inches is the diameter of a penny. You may think that just because you can’t see any signs of damage, or because your

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There are commonly known facts about your home, but here is a little known fact that most homeowners are totally unaware of, which could save you thousands: “If your roof is more than 20 years old, there’s a good chance that it’s due for replacement. But younger roofs fail too, so it is a good idea to inspect a roof at least once a year.” ~ Tom Silva, This Old House Although this little-known fact seems so very simple, few

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1. Water Shut-off Valve Location: Know the location of the water shut-off for the whole house. Most sinks and toilets have a shut-off valve under the fixture, but knowing how to kill the flow throughout the home is imperative if needed in an emergency. If a leak pops up, shutting off the flow will limit the amount of damage, repair costs, and headaches. 2. Gas Shut-off Valve Location: Same issue as the water valve but with greater emphasis toward safety.

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When hiring a service contractor to do work in your home, it is so important that you hire a quality and reliable company. The Better Business Bureau issued a warning in the St. Louis area two years ago for a roofing contractor who pleaded guilty in Arizona to several charges, and on that very same day he established a business here in Missouri. There are numerous complaints about his work here and several homeowners have found themselves in a bind

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Before realizing that they need a new roof, too many people wait until their roof has a horrible leak with water flooding into their home. It’s a shame, as it can cause extensive, expensive damage—and certain things, like valuables or pictures, can’t be replaced if contacted by water. Instead of waiting for a nasty leak to give you a sign that you need a new roof, here are some less destructive signs: 1. Roof age – How old is your

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With tornado season right around the corner, a question you might want to ask yourself is, “Does my homeowners insurance cover all tornado related damage?” The answer is NO. While the image of a tornado striking a residential home may be of a swirling wind tunnel ripping off a roof, tornadoes can cause all sorts of damage to your property – from water damage to uprooted trees. So What Is and Isn’t Covered? What’s important for homeowners to be aware

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Flashing is usually aluminum or galvanized steel that’s used over joints in a roof and wall construction to prevent water seeping in and causing damage. Depending on the style of your home’s roof, you probably have it in the valleys, around the chimney and pipes, and around any dormer windows or skylights. Most damage shows up either in flashing that’s deteriorating due to weathering and oxidizing, or in flashing that has come loose. If your flashing needs repair, consider giving

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Hopefully you will never need to know these critical lifesaving techniques. However, summer is just beginning and you never know when they may come in handy. 1. Check the scene for immediate danger. Make sure you’re not putting yourself in harm’s way by administering CPR to someone unconscious. Move the person if necessary. 2. Assess the victim’s consciousness. Gently tap his or her shoulder and ask, “Are you OK?” in a loud, clear voice. If he or she responds, CPR

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