The Omaha Metro area could potentially see the first severe storm of the season at the end of the week, and forecasters are warning about the potential for damaging hail with this storm. Broken and missing roof shingles, and dents or holes in siding and gutters can be expected on homes and buildings in the path of a severe storm. […]
The Arctic freeze that covered the area last week has finally relented, and the snow is starting to melt. As the temperatures rise, so does the number of homeowners who are seeing water leaks in their homes. You may be worried that your roof is leaking – but the Rooferees say it’s probably not the roof. The extreme weather we […]
The Omaha metro area has seen a fair share of snow in recent days. Unfortunately the first significant snowfall was a heavy, wet snow, which melted on impact due to warm temps, and later froze, forming a layer of ice forming initially on surfaces. When snow falls on top of a layer of ice, there is the potential for ice […]
Parts of Fremont, Bennington, and the Omaha metro area were hit by a surprise hailstorm storm last week. In fact, some homeowners recorded 3-inch hail at their homes! Hail of any size can be very destructive. Hail and strong winds can damage roofs, gutters and siding. The Rooferees have some tips to share recognizing if your home has been damaged […]
Nebraska City, you were recently hit hard by a Spring hailstorm. The Rooferees at Weatherguard Inc. are here to help! First, here are some tips to know if your property was damaged by the hail: Asphalt granules in the gutters or coming out of downspouts are a good indication that asphalt shingles may be damaged from hail. Check siding, downspouts, […]
Want to avoid problems caused by ice on your roof? The forecast is calling for the biggest snowfall of the season over the next few days, with a layer of ice forming initially on surfaces. Whenever there is a big snowfall on top of a layer of ice, there is the potential for ice jams to occur. If you notice […]
The Omaha metro area was hit by a hailstorm Tuesday, June 7th. The hail was strong enough in many parts of town to break windows and pierce holes in siding, so you can just imagine the toll it took on roofs, siding and gutters! If you believe your home or business has suffered hail damage, call the Rooferees today! It […]
Spring is officially here, and with it comes the threat of severe storms. Strong storms with hail, winds, and rain are common in the Midwest, and they can be very destructive. Hail and strong winds can damage roofs, gutters and siding, and repair and replacement costs can be high. The Rooferees have tips for recognizing if your home has been […]
The Rooferees of John Higgins Weatherguard were among several businesses that answered to the call to help Louisiana residents impacts by Hurricane Ida. We’d like to thank the Omaha Stormchasers for including Weatherguard Inc. in this effort. Weatherguard Inc. responded to the request for help by donating a pallet of Rockwall insulation. Hurricanes can be particularly destructive to roofs of […]
The National Weather Service reported that the storm that hit Omaha shortly a few weeks ago included 96 mph straight-line winds, leaving power outages – and lots of damage – in its wake. Drive just about anywhere in Omaha and you can see startling damage to trees due to the strong winds. The record winds also left significant damage to […]