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.
Not all roofing companies are alike. Retail, storm, commercial, sales-only and full-service roofers explained, with how to tell which one you are talking to.
Read the guideInspections, repairs, replacements, storm and insurance work, emergency service, commercial roofing, gutters and siding: what a full-service roofing company handles.
Read the guideWhat a roof replacement involves, step by step: inspection, estimate, permits, tear-off, decking, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, shingles, cleanup and warranty.
Read the guideWhy the stain on your ceiling is rarely under the leak, the eight most common leak sources, and how a roofer traces water to the real problem before repairing.
Read the guideA plain-English roofing glossary: decking, underlayment, ice and water shield, flashing, valleys, ridge, drip edge, pitch, squares and more, so estimates make sense.
Read the guideEvery GAF Timberline HDZ shingle color grouped by tone, with tips on matching brick, siding and trim, and how Midwest light changes each shade.
Read the guideEvery IKO shingle color across Dynasty, Cambridge, Nordic, Armourshake, Crowne Slate, Royal Estate and Marathon Plus AR, with how to choose a line and a color.
Read the guideAll 15 IKO Dynasty shingle colors grouped by tone, how to match them to brick and siding, and how Dynasty compares with Cambridge and Nordic.
Read the guideAll 8 IKO Cambridge shingle colors explained, which homes each suits, and how Cambridge compares with IKO Dynasty for Midwest homeowners on a budget.
Read the guideAll 17 TAMKO Titan XT shingle colors available in the Midwest, grouped by tone, with tips for matching brick, siding and trim on your home.
Read the guideHow to vet roofing companies in St. Louis, MO: insurance, permits, manufacturer credentials, warranties, written estimates and red flags to avoid.
Read the guideRoof leaking in Wildwood, MO? What to do in the first hour, how emergency tarping works, insurance steps, and who answers 24/7 at 1-800-564-6232.
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