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Roof damage can be more than just shingles

By Kirsten Land / March 19, 2019

It’s important to monitor the condition of your roof, as small areas of damage can quickly become major problems. If there’s been severe weather in your area recently, it’s a good idea to get your roof checked.

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The basics of solar roofs and solar shingles

By Kirsten Land / February 5, 2019

What if your roof didn’t just protect your house but also helped power it? That’s the idea behind the solar roof, an innovation that’s slowly starting to catch on in the United States.

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A covered roof vent is a dangerous roof vent

By Kirsten Land / September 18, 2018

Pick a house in Oklahoma and look at its roof. Chances are you will see some big round whirly bird or turbine vents. These pinwheels are not for decoration—they are actually in place on your roof to make sure your home has proper and healthy air exchange.

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The process to fix a manufacturer’s defect

By Kirsten Land / August 7, 2018

Any manufactured product has the possibility of having a defect. Think about the number of safety recalls on cars or the limited warranty that covers your kitchen appliances in case of a manufacturer’s defect. The products used in roofing are no different. Sometimes, defects happen.

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What happens if a contractor gets hurt at your house?

By Kirsten Land / July 7, 2018

Roofing is an industry that involves some risk of injury, whether that’s from falling off a ladder, getting injured when tearing off or putting on a roof, suffering a dog bite on a job, or some other injury. So what happens if a roofer (or any other contractor) gets hurt at your house?

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Do your research and ask the right questions

By Kirsten Land / June 19, 2018

Putting a new roof on your home is a significant investment. Even if your insurance company is paying for most of the cost, you’ll still likely have to pay a deductible and invest the time and effort to go through the process. Most roofs should last eight to ten years (or more), so you want to be sure it gets done right.

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Three reasons roof ventilation matters

By Kirsten Land / June 5, 2018

During the hot summer months, we see an increase in phone calls from people who say it’s unbearably hot in the second floor of their home and their air conditioner can’t keep up. When we go out and inspect their roof, the vast majority of the time we find inadequate roof ventilation.

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What to expect with a roof maintenance plan

By Kirsten Land / April 17, 2018

You may be wondering, “Why would I need a roof maintenance plan?” And that’s certainly a valid question. It’s not something that many roofing companies offer or many homeowners are familiar with. But just about everyone is familiar with car maintenance, such as regular oil changes, brake inspections, and checking fluids.

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How subcontractors add value for our clients

By Kirsten Land / March 20, 2018

In the early years of Land Roofing Enterprises, we only offered roofing services. Brian did the labor along with roofing crews we hired. However, that created a challenge in managing the day-to-day duties of the business plus overseeing roofing crews plus estimating new jobs. Many other roofing companies were using subcontractors for their labor, so…

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Roofing industry jargon and what it really means

By Kirsten Land / March 6, 2018

Every industry has its own fair share of jargon, and the roofing industry is no exception. When we work with our customers, we do our best to explain all the different terms for products or parts of the roof so that it’s easily understandable. Here’s a list of some common roofing industry jargon and what it really means.

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