Visitors to Hamburg, IA will notice a new hotel in the heart of town. The Hamburg Inn & Suites is a brand-new hotel in the small Iowa town. The hotel was designed to resemble a large barn with a gable roof, silo, and large porch. The Rooferees were happy to contribute to this project, which is already creating a […]
The Rooferees recently completed a large, flat roof project at St. Cecilia Cathedral School. Last year the Rooferees replaced the roof of the building that previously housed Cathedral High School, and now includes a gymnasium and cafeteria for the school, parish meeting spaces, a cultural center, and a museum. The previous roof of the grade school was installed in the […]
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 […]
Happy New Year from the Rooferees! A new year brings excitement for what is ahead, and a renewed focus on goals. If your goals include home improvement projects, the Rooferees are ready to help! Supply and demand delays, and rising costs of materials over the last year and a halve have posed a challenge for many residential and commercial improvement […]
As the temperatures start to fall, Trent Lovewell, vice president of business development for Weatherguard Inc., starts to fill his calendar with Lunch & Learn events with local architects and contractors. Earlier this month he was at the office of Jackson & Jackson architects. Trent is a DaVinci roof expert, developed a presentation highlighting the many benefits of a […]
The Blackstone District is one of Omaha’s fastest growing residential and commercial areas. The Rooferees are proud to be involved in one of the latest projects in the area. Farnam St. is the backbone of the area that extends for several blocks neat 40th & Farnam St. Several restaurants, bars, local businesses, and residential buildings comprise the Blackstone District. Weatherguard […]
The kids have gone back to school, and the weather is starting to feel a little cooler – it is the end of summer! Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer – the end of carefree days, evenings on the deck or the patio, road trips, and visits to the pool. But the end of summer can also mean […]
Omaha’s busiest intersection has a new landmark. If you have driven through 72nd & Dodge St. recently you probably noticed a new residential housing unit on the northeast corner. Swivel Apartments are the newest addition to this part of town, and the 158 unit includes studio and one-bedroom apartments. Residents have already moved into this convenient location. The Swivel Apartments […]
When we aren’t replacing roofs, siding, and gutters, the Rooferees are staying busy educating the community and our partners at Lunch & Learn gatherings! Last week, Trent Lovewell presented to the Omaha Executive Association about roofing trends, and the continued increase in costs and demands for products. Weatherguard Inc. is the only a member of the DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor Program […]
The early severe storms have danced around Omaha and stayed to the south but history shows this will change and we will be faced with severe weather and damage. Always be prepared. Severe storms with hail and strong winds can – and usually do – leave damage in their wake. Broken and missing roof shingles, and dents or holes in […]