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Short pieces about things we get asked on a roof. If one of them saves you a phone call, it has done its job.
Inspection July 14, 2026 4 min
Why we photograph roofs at seven in the morning
Hail bruising is a shadow, not a colour. At noon there are no shadows, which is how a damaged roof passes an inspection.
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Materials June 2, 2026 6 min
Metal or shingle on the Gulf Coast: how we actually decide
It is not a preference. It comes down to the deck, the slope, how long you are staying and what the wind does to the edge.
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Storm May 19, 2026 5 min
The first 48 hours after a storm, in order
What to do, what to photograph, and the two things people do in the first day that cost them later.
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Guide
How to choose a roofer
The questions worth asking before you sign anything, including the awkward ones. Apply them to us as well.
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