Straight answers on the things Midwest homeowners actually call us about — storm and hail damage, insurance claims, ice dams, gutters, and knowing when a roof needs work. Written by the people doing the work, not a marketing department.
Richard D. Zellner, former CFO, pleaded guilty to wire fraud. 41 months in prison and an order to repay $2,062,051. The public record, and what the company changed after.
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Read the guideInspection photos, filing, the adjuster visit, missed items, supplements and denials — the roof insurance claim process, in order.
Read the guideOct. 13, 2026 storms hit Kansas City with 75 mph gusts, downed trees and 44,000 outages. Roof damage signs, emergency tarping and repair help.
Read the reportEvery Owens Corning Duration color in one guide: TruDefinition Duration, Duration STORM, Duration FLEX, Duration Designer and Duration Premium, and how to choose.
Read the guideA plain-English guide to CertainTeed shingle colors: Landmark, ClimateFlex, Presidential Shake, Grand Manor, Belmont, Highland Slate and more, grouped by look and budget.
Read the guideAll CertainTeed Landmark shingle colors in one place: 9 Landmark, 11 Landmark PRO Max Def and 9 Landmark ClimateFlex colors, plus how the three lines differ.
Read the guideAll six GAF Timberline UHDZ colors (Barkwood, Charcoal, Pewter Gray, Shakewood, Slate, Weathered Wood), how UHDZ differs from HDZ, and how to choose for a Midwest home.
Read the guideGAF Royal Sovereign colors explained: the two shades on our selector, how a 3-tab shingle compares to architectural Timberline, and which Midwest projects it fits.
Read the guideA Kansas City building owner’s guide to commercial roofing: TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen and metal, repair vs. replacement, hail, budgeting and choosing commercial roofers.
Read the guideWhat Kansas City homeowners should know about roofing: hail and freeze-thaw, Missouri vs. Kansas contractor rules, insurance claims, materials, and how to compare roofing companies.
Read the guideA plain-English residential roofing guide for Midwest homes: shingle types, metal and other materials, what a full roof system includes, lifespans, costs and what a good residential roofing company does.
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