Tornado Damage Strikes Oklahoma: Don’t let sever roof damage deteriorate your structure further
Arrowstar Roofing & Construction - Oklahoma Tornado and Storm Damage Experts
With recent catastrophic weather events lambasting our state, Arrowstar Roofing & Construction offers its heartfelt condolences to those individuals in the Lone Grove, Oklahoma area that have lost their entire livelihoods. We will keep them in our prayers… particularly those that have suffered tragic life looses with friends and family members..
We also realize that significant damage has struck the Yukon, Edmond and Northwest Oklahoma City. The thought of losing one’s home can be earth-shattering.
Please let us assure you that Arrowstar is fully committed to assisting Oklahoma residents during these difficult times.
In addition to emergency repairs, Arrowstar also offers complete commercial and residential roof replacement, repair and maintenance in the state of Oklahoma… particularly in the greater OKC Metro area. We’ve had over 30 years experience dealing with tragic acts of mother nature, and are fully committed to handling your needs in a quick, professional manner.
From hot tar, tar and gravel, TPO/PVC, EPDM, all types of shingling and more roofing options, we are more than happy to get your job done as soon as possible in a professional manner, using only experienced journeymen roofers.
Arrowstar offers free estimates, written warranties on all reasonable jobs, and is fully insured for your protection.
Don’t allow your roof to deteriorate further after this week’s catastrophic storms.
For a free estimate, or for more information on how we can assist you in this time of need, please log on to www.arrowstarroofing.com now.
No Major Posts Today; Oklahoma City Yellow Pages; Artwork
Well, it’s been a rather dreary day here on the Web end of Arrowstar Roofing & Construction. Though I had intended to pen posts on shingle replacement, a new winter roof maintenance package here at Arrowstar (Stay Tuned for Details!) and commercial flat roofing, several other things popped up and I was not able to write our morning post. Here are a few random Arrowstar thoughts for the day!
Fortunately, however, I was able to meet with a fabulous representative named Diane Young from the User-Friendly Phone Book, the OKC Metro’s second-largest home and business directory with a distribution of 561,000… and from looking at the ads in the business section, one of the hottest ad buys on the market. I strongly recommend this publication, and can happily put any OKC business owner in touch with Diane if they wish to check into advertising for their own company. Just e-mail me for the information.
It was through her that I also learned about a great new Web site… oklahomacity247.com. I highly recommend checking it out.
Without giving too much away, I can only say that I walked away with an excellent ad package that I personally believe will bring about fantastic ROI. Be sure to look for your copy in March 2009 and check out our ads in the “Roofing” section.
From there, I spent most of the day drafting artwork ideas for our purchased space… wishing the whole time I would have bought a bigger ad. From what I have so far, however, I am more than optimistic that we will have one of the best ads in the book!
Despite hard economic times due to the smarty-pants on Wall Street, calls seem to have picked up here over the past couple days. Many thanks for that goes to the great Oklahoma City community newspapers that we regularly advertise in. When I was not busy with the marketing end of things, I was overwhelmed answering the phone. I personally look forward to a full economic recovery for our great nation by next year, but am pleased that Arrowstar is swamped with work even in the economic crisis of recent weeks.
Am also pleased that we have been working on even material certifications today, making a lot of progress in the products we will be able to offer to our commercial roofing customers.
Stay tuned. Tomorrow I plan to work much of the day on our Web site and you will undoubtedly see a lot of great roofing content.
I will be updating our LiveJournal, Twitter, Myspace and Facebook profiles, groups, and blogs shortly.
Marketing Staff
Arrowstar Roofing & Construction
Extend a roof’s life expectancy with preventive maintenance
By Dave Locklear, Arrowstar Roofing
(Originally published in OKC Friday)
You had leaks for years, but finally installed a new roofing system and now you won’t have to worry about anything for several years, right? Wrong….
Preventive maintenance should start the day the roof is completed. Proactive and preventive maintenance will extend the life of your roof and save you money in the long run.
A lot can happen to a roof in six months to one year, especially in Oklahoma. Not only is Oklahoma’s weather extreme, but we are a state that does not require roofing companies to have a state license like plumbers, electricians, etc. We have to solely accept the fact that our roofer has installed the roof according to manufacturer’s specifications and he’s honest.
With over 30 years experience in the roofing industry, I can tell you that every roof that is at least 2-3 years old requires some maintenance every year. Roofs need cleaning off each year to remove debris, cans, etc. that will end up in drains, clogging them up.
Simple roofs usually require pipe boot replacement after just a few years due to the poor quality of the material. Although some states require pipe jacks be made out of lead, Oklahoma does not. Lead will last longer than the roof will.
The most important step to protecting your roof is Spring and Fall inspections. The fee for this is usually minimal.
With preventive maintenance being so important you would think roofing companies would have a repair/maintenance division, but few do. Most only want to install new roofs.
After visiting with a customer recently and telling him of the importance of maintaining his roof instead of always installing a new roof, I explained, “If you had a leak under your sink and a plumber came over and said, ‘Well, it’s sure leaking—we’ll have to replace the plumbing in the whole house.’” The customer chuckled and said, “Of course not.” However, many roofers convince homeowners they need a new roof when they really only need a little repair and maintenance.
Many commercial flat roofs can be maintained by applying coatings, if done within 3 to 5 years. This process can extend the life, in some cases, indefinitely, as well as reflect heat and UV radiation.
The most important thing to remember about your roof is, don’t forget about it and get a qualified roofing professional to Inspect, Inspect, Inspect…
