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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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 is a Missouri law that was passed in 2012 that is important for homeowners to know about. This law prohibits contractors from offering to pay for any portion of the homeowner’s insurance deductible. Contractors are specifically prohibited from granting allowances to the insured, offering any discount against the fees to be charged, or paying the insured (or any person) directly or indirectly any form of compensation (including gifts, prizes, bonuses, credits, referral fees, or anything of monetary value). Additionally,

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Spring cleaning is something thousands of households across the country participate in. During the chilly winter months, it’s easy for dust and clutter to overwhelm your home and sanity. This year, you can combine your spring-cleaning strategies with your big-picture financial objectives. Here are five ways that spring cleaning can help you save some big money. ​ 1.Reduce taxes. Have piles of clothes that you’re planning on ditching? Well, when you drop off your old sweatpants and T-shirts at your

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Your Spring Storm Reminder It’s definitely not pleasant to think of, but it’s a reality in life that all homeowners must face during these Spring months. These are some of the most active storm months. Storms can mean “bad news” for your roof! You might be faced with leaks, missing shingles, or some other type of damage. If that’s the case, please, be sure to call us! Areas that are hit by large storms are often the first targeted by

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It’s easy to take your roof for granted. When it rains, you know that you’re not going to get wet. When the hot summer sun shines, you know that you will stay shaded and comfortable. When the wind blows, you don’t have to worry about a chill running through your body. However, when a roofing problem appears, it can drastically interrupt your life! In some cases, roofing problems can lead to big messes. For example, if you leave town for

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Don’t Be the Homeowner on TV or in the Newspaper Telling about How You Were Taken Advantage of!! It’s a shame what happens to some good, hardworking people. I just read another report of a heating and cooling contractor (in another community, mind you) taking advantage of their customers. The work they were providing was shoddy, and when customers complained, the contractor didn’t return calls or wasn’t interested in remedying the problem. No, they kept their customers’ hard-earned money and

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