The Difference in Shingles: What’s Right for Your House.

Your roof is one of the most important investments you’ll make in your home—and choosing the right shingles plays a big role in how your roof performs and how your house looks. But with so many options on the market, how do you know which shingle is right for your home?  At John Higgins Weatherguard and The Rooferees, we proudly […]

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Beware of Storm Chasers

When severe storms roll through Omaha—as they often do in the spring and summer—they can leave behind more than just downed trees and damaged roofs. They also bring out another threat: storm chasers.  We’ve seen it too many times. A storm hits, and suddenly out-of-town crews start knocking on doors, promising fast, cheap roof repairs. While some may seem legitimate, […]

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What to Do if Your Roof Gets Hit by Hail or High Winds

Is Your Roof in Pain from Getting Hit by the recent High Winds? We Are Here to Help You!  Hey Nebraska homeowners! We know that feeling when a storm rolls through – that pit in your stomach wondering what kind of damage Mother Nature left behind. Did hail leave its mark? Did those high winds tear anything loose? If you’re […]

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Repair Your Storm Damage Before Winter

  It has been a busy summer of storm damage repair following several severe storms that hit the Omaha Metro area. The Rooferees have been busy installing new roofs and siding after damaging storms with hail and strong winds left their mark across the area. If your home or business sustained damage, now is the time to have repairs done […]

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Who Is Responsible for Windstorm Damage

The Omaha Metro area has been hit hard this year by storms. The July 31st storm had winds as strong as a category 2 hurricane, and it left significant damage in its wake.   Trees were particularly susceptible to the effects of the strong winds, particularly larger, more established trees. Omaha streets and tree limb drop-off sites are full of […]

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Recognizing Storm Damage

Several neighborhoods in Central and East Omaha were hit by a surprise hailstorm storm Wednesday night. Softball-sized hail was reported in some areas! Hail of any size can be very destructive, causing damage to windows, roofs, siding, and gutters. Here are some tips from the Rooferees to help you assess if your home has been damaged by hail. ·         Leaking […]

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Beware of Storm Chasers

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 […]

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Be Ready for Severe Storms!

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. […]

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Ice on the Roof? What You Should Know.

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 […]

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Hail Damage? Call the Rooferees!

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 […]

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