Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2017 | Filed under: News
Fall in love with your roof all over again. Is it weird that we love roofing so much that we think about it on Valentine’s Day?
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Roofing in the Winter
January 30, 2017 | Filed under: News
Roofing in the winter in Ohio is a very controversial topic, especially among asphalt and other temporary material applicators. Many people experience more roofing problems in the winter due to snow and ice accumulation. We get many service calls about leaking chimneys, pipe boots and valley areas. These are typical areas where snow and ice… ( read more )
Investigating a Warped and Wavy Roof
August 28, 2016 | Filed under: News
Investigating a warped and wavy roof can be difficult. A wavy roof is an unsightly thing. It immediately detracts from the appeal and look of a home. While a wavy roof is aesthetically unpleasing, does it affect the performance of the roof? To determine if a wavy roof is more than just an eye sore,… ( read more )
Back-to-School Road Safety Tips for Drivers
August 15, 2016 | Filed under: News
I’m not sure if anybody is as ready for school to begin as I am. It will be nice to have our home back on a schedule and the the kids to bed at a decent hour. I’m not, however, looking forward to the added road traffic. Even the calmest driver can end up… ( read more )
Black Streaking on Asphalt Roofs
August 8, 2016 | Filed under: News
We’ve all seen it. The unsightly black stains and dark streaking on asphalt roofs. Nothing is more frustrating that seeing your new roof develop these stains and streaks within only a short time of being installed. These stains take away from the appeal and appearance of your home and can affect resale value. What exactly… ( read more )
Standing Seam Metal Roofing and Solar Panels: A Perfect Match
August 1, 2016 | Filed under: News
Schroer & Sons Metal Roofing Systems recently completed two beautiful projects that joined the beauty, durability and everlasting benefits of a ClickLock Premium Standing Seam with the energy independence of solar panels. Standing seam metal roofing is the perfect foundation for solar panels. It is important, and sometimes overlooked, to consider the condition of your… ( read more )
Green, From Beginning to End
April 5, 2016 | Filed under: Environmentally Friendly,Metal Roofing,News
On most homes, Schroer & Sons installation teams will install your metal roof over your existing asphalt roof. However, in some cases, especially when there are already two layers of asphalt on the roof, installers will remove the asphalt before installing your new metal roof. This is called a tear-off. What happens to my old… ( read more )
1000 Reasons to be Thankful!
November 26, 2015 | Filed under: News
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you…” Philippians 1:3 Not everyone can say they get to do what they love. But our customers make installing metal roofs an absolute joy. 1000 ‘Thank You’s from everyone in the Schroer & Sons family. You make us what we are. We wish you… ( read more )
Metal Roof Visualizer
November 12, 2015 | Filed under: Metal Roofing,News
We are happy to announce a new feature on the Schroer & Sons websites…a metal roof visualizer! This helpful tool gives you a couple ways of visualizing a metal roof on your home. You can choose between a handful of preinstalled sample houses. Find one like yours and simply click on any of the metal roofing… ( read more )
The Truth Behind Wood Shake Roofs
September 3, 2015 | Filed under: News
The Benefits of Wood Shake Roofs Wood Shakes are among the oldest types of roofs. Before the invention of mills in the 19th century, most shakes were hand split from logs precut to the appropriate lengths. The species of wood shakes varied dependent upon what trees were available to the area. Cedar is a popular choice. Wood shake… ( read more )