Gideon Roofing

Insurance Referral We received a phone call from an insurance agent that we work closely with that had a client looking for a McKinney roofing contractor. They had two rental homes in McKinney they wanted checked out. The two homes had a hailstorm, and the homeowner wasn’t sure the extent of the damage. We inspected both houses and while there were a few hail hits we informed the homeowner it was very minimal. Let them know the houses were fine and nothing needed to be done at that point. They were very excited to say the least but let us know after we told them they had a different McKinney roofing contractor inspect their homes a week before. Dishonest McKinney Roofing Contractor The other McKinney roofing contractor let them know both homes had extensive damage and wanted them to file claims immediately. She was in process of filing the claims, but her insurance agent wanted the roofs inspected by a McKinney roofing contractor he trusted first. Many roofing contractors claim there ...

  Ventilation is an extremely important part of roofing and unfortunately most roofers don't quite understand how to do it properly. Many roofs are ventilated incorrectly in a number of ways in the DFW area. Whether it be mixing different types of vents, leaving out intake vents or having no vents at all.  Feel free to  click here  for a free consultation to make sure your ventilation is done correctly.  The shingle manufacturer Owens Corning wrote a great article on  attic ventilation . Here is a small snippet but I encourage you to check the full article out.  " Your roof ventilation probably isn’t something you think about very often, but it plays an important role in many aspects of day-to-day life in your home. Having  the right amount of ventilation in your attic  can have a positive effect on the lifespan of your  roof system , the comfort and well-being of your family, your future costs for home repairs and how much you pay for h...

  Leaks can be problematic in Texas with the  extreme weather  we receive. Locating the leak can be troublesome but if able to narrow it down before it gets worst it can save you time and money. You want to find the problem before it causes more damage and financial issues.  Go to the  website to schedule an inspection  if you feel you have a leak.  Owens Corning wrote a short article on what to look for when you suspect a leak. This can help save you time and money.  "Knowing you have a roof leak is usually obvious when you see the water spot on your ceiling. However, it can be much harder to pinpoint the cause of the leak. 5 Potential Signs of a Roof Leak: Water spots on your ceiling or walls. Missing shingles. Cracked or damaged shingles. Missing or damaged flashing or boot covers to roof penetrations. Water spots or wet roof decking (seen through the attic)." "5 Potential Signs of a Rook Leak." Owens Corning, 2 Nov. 2017, www.owenscorning.com/...