How to Choose a Roofing Contractor After a Storm — Before You Actually Need One Key Takeaways Why You Should Choose a Roofing Contractor Before the Next Storm Here’s something we’ve learned after 25+ years working with Mid-Missouri homeowners: the worst time to find a roofer is the day after a hailstorm. In Columbia, Jefferson […]
ACV vs RCV: Understanding How Roof Insurance Payouts Really Work When a hailstorm tears through Columbia or Jefferson City, most homeowners assume their insurance will cover the roof replacement. Then the check arrives—and it’s thousands of dollars short of what the contractor quoted. The difference often comes down to three letters: ACV or RCV. As […]
What Makes a Roof Storm-Ready: Materials That Perform Best in Missouri Weather Mid-Missouri roofs take a beating. Between spring hail that can reach golf-ball size, straight-line winds exceeding 70 mph, summer downpours dumping 40+ inches annually, and winter freeze-thaw cycles, your roof faces challenges that many regions simply don’t experience. What makes the difference between […]
Snow Melt, Refreezing, and Hidden Leaks: How Winter Moisture Gets Into Roof Systems Key Takeaways How Snow Melt and Refreezing Create Hidden Winter Leaks It’s mid-February in Columbia, and a winter storm just dropped six inches of snow on your roof. Two days later, the sun comes out and temperatures climb into the low 40s. […]
Roof Insurance Claims Explained: What Missouri Homeowners Should Know Before a Storm Mid-Missouri storms—hail, wind, and tornadoes—regularly damage roofs across Columbia, Jefferson City, Lake of the Ozarks, and surrounding areas. The best way to protect your home and your insurance claim is preparation before severe weather arrives, not scrambling afterward. Key Takeaways Understanding Roof Insurance […]
How to Prepare Your Roof for Storm Season Before the First Hailstorm Hits If you’ve lived in Central Missouri for any length of time, you know spring storms don’t knock politely. One afternoon the sky turns that particular shade of green, the wind picks up, and suddenly quarter-sized hail is hammering everything in sight. The […]
Roof Leak After Storm: What To Do Right Now (Mid-Missouri Homeowner Guide) Key Takeaways Step 1: What To Do The Minute You Notice a Roof Leak After a Storm If you’re reading this with water dripping into your living room, take a breath. Post-storm leaks are incredibly common across Central Missouri, especially after the strong […]
Top Trends in Replacement Windows for Energy-Efficient Style in 2026 Key Takeaways Why 2026 Is a Pivotal Year for Energy-Efficient Window Replacement Rising utility costs across Mid-Missouri, combined with updated 2025–2026 energy standards and shifting design preferences, are reshaping how homeowners think about window replacement. What used to be a straightforward decision about glass and […]
Gutter Problems: How They Damage Your Home (and What To Do About Them) Key Takeaways Why Gutters Matter More Than Most Homeowners Realize On a typical Columbia or Jefferson City home, gutters do one critical job: they collect rainwater from the roof and move it safely away from your foundation. When that system works, you […]
Triple Pane Windows in Missouri: Are They Worth It for Mid-Missouri Homes? Key Takeaways Triple Pane Windows in Missouri: Quick Answer for Homeowners If you’re wondering whether triple pane windows are worth it for your Mid-Missouri home, here’s the straight answer. For most homeowners in our area, the decision isn’t as clear-cut as some window […]