How to Prepare Your Roof Before a Hail Storm in Ohio
Central Ohio gets its share of hail. Here is how to prepare your roof before a storm, and what to do, and who to call, if you get a leak.
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Roofing, Storm, and Home Exterior Answers
Practical guides for Columbus and Central Ohio homeowners, from a licensed, veteran-owned crew.
How We’re Different Than Storm Chasers
After every Ohio storm, out of town crews flood Columbus neighborhoods. Here is how a licensed, veteran owned local roofer is different, and how to tell them apart.
Owens Corning vs GAF Shingles in Ohio
Owens Corning and GAF are the two biggest shingle brands in Ohio. Here is an honest look at quality, warranties, wind and hail performance, and cost.
Architectural vs 3 Tab Shingles in Ohio
Architectural or 3 tab shingles for your Ohio roof? Here is how they compare on lifespan, wind and hail resistance, looks, and cost.
TPO vs EPDM for Ohio Commercial Roofs
TPO or EPDM for your Central Ohio commercial flat roof? Here is how the two membranes compare on energy, durability, seams, and cost.
Best Siding Options for Central Ohio Homes
From fiber cement to insulated vinyl, here are the siding options that hold up to Ohio weather, and how to choose the right one for your home.
Best Metal Roofing Options for Ohio Homes
Standing seam, metal shingles, or exposed fastener panels? Here is how the main metal roofing systems compare for an Ohio home.
Best Gutter Guards for Ohio Homes
Micro mesh, perforated, reverse curve, or foam? Here is how the main gutter guard types compare for homes under Central Ohio trees.
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Roofing Contractor
The right questions quickly separate the professionals from the storm chasers. Here is what to ask before you hire a roofer in Ohio.
Common Roofing Scams in Ohio and How to Avoid Them
Storm chasers, cash deposits, deductible fraud, and more. Here are the roofing scams to watch for in Ohio and how to protect yourself.
What Actually Drives Roof Replacement Cost in Columbus
If you have started looking into replacing your roof, you have probably found that nobody wants to give you a real number. That is frustrating, and it is also…
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Roof Replacement in Ohio?
This is one of the first questions we hear after a Central Ohio storm, and the honest answer is that it depends on what caused the damage and what your policy…
Signs You Need a New Roof, and When You Do Not
Roofs rarely fail all at once. They send warning signs for years, and most homeowners miss them because they never get up close. The good news is that many of…
How Long Does a Roof Last in Ohio?
Every roof has a lifespan, and in Ohio that lifespan gets tested harder than most people expect. We do not have the mildest weather in the country. We have…
Hail Damage to Your Roof: What to Do After a Central Ohio Storm
Central Ohio gets its share of hail, usually in the same spring and summer storm season that brings the wind and heavy rain. Hail can bruise or crack shingles…
Repair or Replace Your Roof: How to Decide
Repair or replace is the question every homeowner wrestles with when a roof starts giving trouble, and it is a fair one, because the answer changes what you…
The Best Roof Shingles for Ohio Weather
There is no single best shingle, but there are qualities that matter more in Ohio than they would somewhere milder. Our roofs deal with wind and hail in storm…
How to File a Roof Insurance Claim in Ohio, Step by Step
Filing a roof insurance claim feels intimidating the first time, mostly because the process is unfamiliar, not because it is truly complicated. If a Central…
Metal vs Shingle Roof: Which Is Right for Your Ohio Home?
Metal or shingle is one of the bigger decisions a homeowner makes at replacement time, and there is no universally right answer. Each has real strengths, real…
James Hardie vs Vinyl Siding: Which Is Right for Your Home?
When it is time to reside a house, the choice usually comes down to fiber cement, most often James Hardie, or vinyl. Both are popular on Central Ohio homes for…
Is Solar Worth It in Ohio? An Honest Look
Solar is a fair question for an Ohio homeowner, and it deserves a straight answer rather than a sales pitch. Ohio is not the sunniest state, but that does not…
Seamless vs Sectional Gutters: Which Is Better for Your Ohio Home?
Gutters do not get much attention until they fail, and then they get all of it. In Central Ohio, where mature tree canopy drops leaves and freeze-thaw winters…
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