The Cloisters on the Platte, a religious retreat center, officially opened recently. Construction of the much-anticipated project began about 18 months ago and we were honored to be involved. The retreat center sits on nearly 1000 acres near the Platte River and includes seven guest lodges, each with ten private bedroom suites, a chapel retreat center building and a courtyard. […]
Concrete tiles grew in popularity in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s in part because they promised to last a lifetime. Many of those roofs have been replaced due to some significant underlying problems. Strong winds can also damage roof tiles, causing them to come loose or shift. Tree branches that touch your roof when blown by strong winds can […]
It’s storm season in the Midwest. We can expect heavy rain, wind and hail with summer storms, and they can be damaging to your home. When storms hit an area, the storm chasers are never far behind. Avoid doing business with storm chasers. These scammers will arrive from out-of-town to an area that has been recently hit with a significant […]
If you have a maple tree in or near your yard, you know about whirly birds, or helicopters. Whirly birds are technically called samaras. Each one contains a seed and a wing that allows it to spiral downwards and plant itself in the soil. The seeds of many varieties of maple tree mature and fall or blow off trees in […]
Now that Spring is here, homes all across the Omaha metro area are getting new roofs – many are replacing roofs that were damaged by hail last summer. If you live in a neighborhood with a Homeowner’s Association (HOA), keep in mind that many HOAs have covenants regarding roofs. Some restrictions include they type of materials, weight and color of […]
You’ve heard it before, but it bears repeating – stay away from Storm Chasers when it comes to roofing! The weather has changed and roofing companies are back at work installing new roofs on homes across the area that were damaged last summer. But they aren’t the only ones back at work – so are the door-to-door storm chasers. Typically, […]
As we get closer to Summer, keep in mind there is a good chance we will experience severe storms, as we did last year. Here are a few helpful reminders to help you weather the storm season: Keep your gutters clean and free of debris that can prohibit them from working properly Check your roof for loose or broken shingles […]
We often talk about the many benefits of a DaVinci roof – durability, weather and fire resistant, etc. – but one thing we don’t say enough is how much it will improve the overall look and curb appeal of your home! You can see for yourself in these before and after images of the Ryan home. The home had a […]
As we get closer to Summer, keep in mind there is a good chance we will experience severe storms, as we did last year. Here are a few helpful reminders to help you weather the storm season: Keep your gutters clean and free of debris that can prohibit them from working properly Check your roof for loose or broken shingles […]
Like most things, gutters don’t last forever. They endure a lot of wear and tear through the years, and the harsh weather conditions in the Midwest gradually wear them down. While we do not recommend replacing asphalt shingles in temperatures under 50 degrees, aluminum gutters can be replaced in cooler temperatures. If your gutters were damaged in hail storms last […]