The storms that hit the Omaha area last week left devastating damage for many of our neighbors. Our thoughts remain with everyone who sustained property damage from the tornadoes. If your home or business was damaged in the storms, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to choosing the contractor that is right for your […]
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 […]
Some have already seen some snow, and more is in the forecast – Winter is coming! Ice jams are a hidden threat in Winter, and now is the time to take precautions to avoid them. Ice jams occur when precipitation, such as snow, is in a pattern of melting and refreezing. Snow will melt as the temperatures climb during the day, and refreezes as the temperatures fall […]
If your yard is full of leaves that have fallen from your trees, your gutters are too, unless they are covered with a leaf guard. Even if you don’t have a tree in your yard, blowing leaves, seeds, and debris can collect in your gutters. If left in your gutters, leaves, sticks, and other debris will continue to build up […]
If your home or business received hail damage in the recent storm, you may be finding it difficult to know how to choose the contractor that is right for your job. The Rooferees have some advice – be aware, and choose a local company! You may have heard radio spots from roofing companies claiming to be unaffected by supply chain […]