Nebraska City, you were recently hit hard by a Spring hailstorm. The Rooferees at Weatherguard Inc. are here to help! First, here are some tips to know if your property was damaged by the hail: Asphalt granules in the gutters or coming out of downspouts are a good indication that asphalt shingles may be damaged from hail. Check siding, downspouts, […]
March 27 – 31 is Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week – a perfect time to share some reminders about storm season. In the Midwest, severe thunderstorms pose the biggest weather threat. In order for a thunderstorm to be considered severe, it must produce quarter-sized or larger hail with wind gusts of around 60 mph. About 10% of all annual T-storms […]
If your home or business received hail damage in the recent storm, you may be finding it difficult to know how to choose the contractor that is right for your job. The Rooferees have some advice – be aware, and choose a local company! You may have heard radio spots from roofing companies claiming to be unaffected by supply chain […]
The Omaha metro area was hit by a hailstorm Tuesday, June 7th. The hail was strong enough in many parts of town to break windows and pierce holes in siding, so you can just imagine the toll it took on roofs, siding and gutters! If you believe your home or business has suffered hail damage, call the Rooferees today! It […]
The early severe storms have danced around Omaha and stayed to the south but history shows this will change and we will be faced with severe weather and damage. Always be prepared. Severe storms with hail and strong winds can – and usually do – leave damage in their wake. Broken and missing roof shingles, and dents or holes in […]
Spring is officially here, and with it comes the threat of severe storms. Strong storms with hail, winds, and rain are common in the Midwest, and they can be very destructive. Hail and strong winds can damage roofs, gutters and siding, and repair and replacement costs can be high. The Rooferees have tips for recognizing if your home has been […]
States across the country designate a week during the month of March as Severe Weather Preparedness Week – a time to remind residents of the dangers of severe weather. The National Weather service will test emergency equipment during this week and share potentially life-saving information with residents. In Nebraska, Severe Weather Preparedness Week is Monday, March 27 – Friday, March […]
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Nebraska and Iowa – a perfect time to share some reminders about storm season. In the Midwest, severe thunderstorms pose the biggest weather threat. In order for a thunderstorm to be considered severe, it must produce quarter-sized or larger hail with wind gusts of around 60 mph. About 10% of all annual T-storms […]
The Omaha metro area was hit by a derecho last week. The storm seemingly came out of nowhere, and left power outages, fallen trees and damage to homes in its wake. A derecho is the Midwest’s version of a hurricane, with winds speeds comparable to a hurricane. The one that hit the Omaha area is one of the strongest in […]
2020 has been an unusual year in many ways, including the low number of damaging spring storms we have had in the Omaha metro area. Typically, by this point in the summer we would have already experienced a number of storms with heavy rains, large hail and damaging winds. We have been lucky to have experienced only a few, less […]