The recent storms are a reminder that storm season is here – and spring storms in the Midwest can be very damaging! Storms with heavy rain, strong winds and hail can cause significant damage to your home – the siding, gutters, decking, and roofs bear the brunt of the hail’s force. As you are assessing your home after a storm, […]
If you have maple tree in or near your yard, you have probably noticed that the whirley birds, or helicopters, have started to fall. Their thin tails allow them to spin and spiral downward – and carry them a few yards away! Your yard, sidewalks, deck and patios may be blanketed with the seeds. As you are cleaning them, consider […]
We recently shared that Weatherguard Inc. was involved with The Hope and Healing Expansion project at the Omaha Ronald McDonald House. The expansion doubled the number of rooms from 20 to 40 in a 20,000 square foot addition. Weatherguard Inc. installed all new siding and gutters on the existing space and the new addition. The expansion will allow the Ronald […]
A freak hail storm leaves mini craters in your roof. An old tree topples during a storm and lands on your roof. Severe winds pull the tiles right off your roof. In each of these cases you’re going to be working with an insurance adjuster to gain funding to repair or replace your roof. For insurance adjusters, dealing with distressed […]
Spring is finally here! The snow has melted, the grass is turning green, and storms are a regular part of the forecasts. Spring storms can bring rain, strong winds, and potentially damage to property. Add this to the fact that many homeowners and businesses are already dealing with damage from the recent flooding and winter storms. After a storm hits, […]
If the forecast for heavy rain this weekend is correct, homeowners need to act now to make sure the rain is able to drain through downspouts. If downspouts on your home are covered in snow they won’t be able to properly drain. The rain will melt some of the ice in the gutters, but the downspouts on your home are […]
Trent Lovewell, vice president of business development for Weatherguard Inc., was invited to participate in a live webinar this week for DaVinci. Trent was interviewed with DaVinci Central Regional Manager, Aaron Adams by Roofer’s Coffee Shop in a segment called Withstand the Next Storm. They discussed the resilience and durability of DaVinci roofing materials, and their ability to withstand even […]
Trent Lovewell recently was featured in a story on KETV about ice dams on roof. The record amounts of snowfall we have been experiencing has led to a buildup of snow and ice on our roofs. As it melts and refreezes, ice dams form and can damage the roof of your house. If you can safely reach the snow on […]
We have experienced a lot of snow this winter in the Metro – in fact we’ve already had more snow this season than in the last two winters combined. And winter is not over yet! If you drive around the neighborhoods you probably have noticed icicles hanging from roofs. You may have noticed these on your own home, and perhaps […]
The Ronald McDonald House has been providing housing and resources to families whose children are receiving treatment in Omaha area hospitals for decades. The home relieves families of the burden of housing expenses while in Omaha, allowing them to focus their attention on their child. Weatherguard Inc. had the pleasure recently of supporting the Ronald McDonald House as they underwent […]