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Keeping your home safe can mean one of two things: actual home protection or making changes or additions to keep your home running smoothly. Both of these are important and are something you should think about doing to keep your home running as safe as possible. Taking care of a home is not always an easy task, but in order for you to keep yourself happy and comfortable in your home, steps will need to be taken in order for that to happen.

4 Ways To Improve Your Homes Safety

Roof inspection – Roof inspections should be done once a year. This will help keep your roof in the best shape possible so that there is no surprising damage that pops up out of nowhere. Also, roof replacements can be very expensive so it is best to avoid that for as long as you can.

Roof Repairs – Once you have done your inspection, you will know if you need a roof repair. This will help you to avoid things like water damage from happening and spreading.

Gutter Installation – Installing gutters will keep the water from gathering up next to your home and possibly causing slab damage in the future.

Fence Installation – Installing a fence is good for safety because people cannot get into your yard as easy. It is also a good thing to have for extra security and privacy.

If you need a roof inspection in Yukon and Oklahoma City, OK, call Chisholm Trail Roofing & Construction at (405) 470-9115, today.

During the Winter, most homeowners report that their home energy costs increase drastically. This is because oftentimes, heat will escape from your home, leaving your heater to work harder to keep the area warm. However, there are measures, such as roof repair, that you can take to prevent heat from escaping and reduce your energy bill during even the coldest months. The most effective ways to keep your energy costs down are:

• Resealing your windows and doors
• Repairing Damaged Roof Materials
• Ensuring that your heater is in proper condition
• Inspect your roof insulation and underlayment

These small tasks can drastically reduce heat loss in your home and ensure minimal energy use.

How Does My Roof Affect my Heating Bill?

Much of your home’s heat escapes through your roof, doors, and windows. Doors and windows allow heat to escape quickly. Your roof system can also allow heat to escape when it’s damaged or worn. Because heat rises, a damaged roof can be detrimental to a heating bill. After resealing your doors and windows, ensure that your curtains are in place to help block cold air. Also, it’s important to ensure that your heater is working in optimal condition. A heater that is worn or damaged can use considerably more energy than an effective system. Other than windows, doors, and your heating system, your roof is the largest contributor to heat loss in the Winter. Ensure your roof’s materials are intact and in place to reduce heat loss. Also inspect the insulation and roof underlayment from inside your attic to eliminate heat escape from holes, tears, and poor insulation.

Your Local Roof Repair Team

The Chisholm Trail Roofing & Construction team is here to provide you with the experienced, professional roof repair and maintenance you need in Yukon and Oklahoma City, OK. We provide quick, reliable repair to any type of roof system to keep your home warm and cozy all Winter long. Call (405) 470-9115 for roof repair in Yukon and Oklahoma City, OK that you can rely on.

If you’ve ever seen what major storms can do, you will see very quickly that a weak roof will never stand a chance. Unfortunately, even roofs that have been well taken care of or have strong material, can still get trampled by the likes of a large storm. The best thing that you can do is be as prepared as possible. We have seen a lot of storm damage happen in our years of roofing, some of it mild, and some of it pretty bad. If your roof has any damage to it like missing shingles before a storm occurs, heavy wind can rip shingles right off of your roof. When this happens, it opens up your home to water damage. Storms also bring hail sometimes and hail can be just as destructive. When hail happens, it can leave large dents and holes in your roof that can let water in as well and weaken the structure of your entire roofing system. Storm damage doesn’t only affect your roof though, it can damage the structure of your home and even knock fences down causing an entire rebuild of your fence. Make sure that you are prepared for a storm and don’t let damage happen to you.

How To Prepare For a Storm

A storm can come out of nowhere, causing serious damage to happen on your roof. Before a storm hits, you should make sure that your roof is in the best shape possible. This will help you be prepared in case of this. The first major thing that you can do is to get an inspection done. An inspector will be able to point out any problems with your roof and give you quotes on what it would cost to have it fixed. This is great because if you have missing or loose shingles, you can get them repaired before a storm hits and rips them off for you, leaving damage along the way.

Your Roofing Experts

Storms are no joke, but when you have Chisholm Trail Roofing & Construction on your side, you don’t have to worry. We will make sure that you are prepared for a storm and if you do end up with storm damage, you should consider calling us first. If you have storm damage in Yukon and Oklahoma City, OK, call (405) 470-9115 and let our professionals help you out today.

Many people have never heard of the terms fascia or soffit before. Of if they have, they just know that they are part of the gutter system. But what do fascia and soffit do that differentiate themselves from gutters? This blog post briefly explains the core aspects of these three parts of the roof.

Fascia

Fascia is the exposed section beneath your gutter at the end of your roof. When you are under your house or porch and look up to see wood beams below your gutters, that is the fascia. The fascia takes most of the damage and frequently needs repair as water splash off rots the wood. Fascia repair is affordable because it is just replacing the wood beam or repainting it.

Soffit

Soffit is the exposed section beneath an overhanging eave or part of the roof. If your house has gables or a pointed roof, the soffit is easily noticeable as it is the painted wood underside of the shingle or brick roofing material. Soffit is vital in helping to ventilate the attic and keep the house cool.

Gutters

The gutter system is a form of drain tubes and pipes that are installed all around the base of the roof to catch runoff rainwater. This helps to prevent the roof from overflow, collapse, or leaks from the water pooling with nowhere to drain. The gutters lead the runoff water safely to the downspout at the bottom of the drainage system near the grass where it is fed into the grass.

If you need gutters, soffit, or fascia repair in Yukon and Oklahoma City, OK, call Chisholm Trail Roofing & Construction at (405) 470-9115 today.

 

Asphalt shingles offer a great deal of economy and value, and come in a huge range of colors to make an attractive addition to any house. Features like these help to explain the incredible popularity of asphalt shingles, which have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years with proper maintenance. Like any exterior component of your home, however, your shingle roof will eventually wear out. If you notice any of the following signs, you probably need a new shingle roof.

Missing Shingles

A number of missing shingles provides a clear sign you need a replacement roof. If your roof is relatively new, missing shingles indicate either flawed materials or an inadequate installation. As roofs age, it also becomes much easier for shingles to come loose. While replacement of individual shingles is certainly viable, the loss of a great number can only be resolved with a new shingle roof.

Damaged Shingles

Like missing shingles, damaged ones leave your home highly vulnerable to leaks. You can detect signs of damage on shingles through a visual review. If you notice any cracked, curled, or creased shingles, call a trusted roofer for an inspection. If a high percentage of your roof shingles have sustained damage, then you’ll save money on repairs through the installation of a new shingle roof.

Old Age

As a roof ages, it loses its ability to endure damage from storms or other sources. Years of storms and wind will have left unseen damage that can weaken a roof and prime it for failure. If you have had the same roof for 15 to 20 years, schedule an inspection right away. Though the roof may look fine, it could harbor severe damage.

If you think you may need a new shingle roof in Yukon and Oklahoma City, OK, reach out to the team at Chisholm Trail Roofing & Construction. We provide exceptional roofing service, and are available anytime at (405) 470-9115.

Slate roofing is one of the most expensive roofing materials around, but for good reason. It is extremely heavy but durable, with roofs built with slate lasting for centuries. If your roof cannot support the weight of real slate or it is out of your price range, consider synthetic slate roofing. The benefits of getting a synthetic slate roof are:

Affordability

Costing about half as much as a real slate, a synthetic slate roof is way more affordable but provides the same benefits as the real thing.

Energy Efficient

A synthetic slate roof can reflect the sun, helping to cool your home and reduce your electric bill.

Durability

Natural slate panels can break easily when dropped. Synthetic slate panels are more durable as they are not made out of real stone. If they do break, they are easily replicated and replaced unlike natural slate where you can never get an exact match since it came from real stone. Natural slate can crack under extreme temperatures. Synthetic slate is designed to withstand even fire.

Appearance

Slate roofs are gorgeous and give your home an elegant, classic feel. This will help boost your home’s curb appeal should you ever sell it. With the replication of a synthetic slate roof, you can get the same look but at a fraction of the price.

 

If you are interested in getting synthetic slate roof installation in Yukon and Oklahoma City, OK, call Chisholm Trail Roofing & Construction at (405) 470-9115 today.

There’s a time to repair your roof and a time to replace it altogether.  The upkeep of your roof is an important part of maintaining your home’s value.  Take a moment and answer these three questions before you choose whether to repair or replace your roof.

3 Questions

#1 Am I covered?  Take another look at your insurance policy. Call your agent. Does your policy only protect you against storm damage, or does it also include end-of-life replacement? Knowing your coverage will help you find out which options are financially viable for your home. If your insurance will cover the complete cost of replacing your roof, it may be time to take advantage. Look to our previous post to find how to file your insurance claim for roof damage.

#2 How much am I paying (now and later)?  Consider the short-term and long-term investments you’ll need to make if you repair or replace your roof.  If you repair one section of your shingles now to extend your roof life five years and will have to pay more to replace the other sections later, is it a fiscally prudent option to replace your whole roof now?

#3 If I replace my roof, will I need to tear out my old roof?  Sometimes it’s possible to save money when replacing your shingled roof by building on top of it.  Again, this is a now or later investment question. Tearing out the old roof now often offers more flexibility to make repairs and improvements later.  

Talk with one of our roofing specialists at (405) 470-9115 to find out which option is most viable for your home and budget.  We’ll be happy to take care of your repairs or roofing replacement in Yukon and Oklahoma City, OK.

If your commercial or residential roofing materials have recently been damaged by a severe storm, you may be thinking about filing a roof damage insurance claim to help pay for the repairs that are needed. If this is your first time filing a claim with your insurance company, it might seem a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, Chisholm Trail Roofing & Construction is here to help you better understand and file your roof damage insurance claim. Give us a call today to get started.

3 Easy Steps to File Your Insurance Claim

Filing a Roof damage insurance claim is actually not as complicated as it might seem. There are three simple steps that need to be taken before you can start repairing your roofing materials.

Hire a Roofer for an Inspection
The first thing you need to do if you’re thinking about filing a claim is to hire a professional roofer to inspect the damage on your roof and fill out a roof damage report.

Fill Out the Paperwork
Your insurance company will have a form that you have to fill out and send in with the damage report from the roofing company. You can also send in any pictures you might have to show the extent of the damage to your home.

Schedule an Appointment with Insurance Adjuster
Once the insurance company receives the paperwork for your claim, they will want to send an insurance adjuster to your home to inspect the roof one more time.

After the adjuster has inspected the roof, your claim will go into review. If it is approved, you’ll receive a check for half of the amount the claim was approved for. This is so you can get started on the repairs. Once the repairs are finished, you will receive a second check. If you need help filing a roof damage insurance claim in Yukon and Oklahoma City, OK or would like to hire a roofer to complete the repairs, call our office at (405) 470-9115.

Are you interested in adding a metal roof system to your home or business? Aluminum and steel roofs are among the most popular options in metal roofing, but it can be difficult to determine which one is ideal for your specific needs! Today we will go over some of the key differences between steel and aluminum roofing.

Steel Roofing

Among the many benefits you can expect from steel roofs, the zinc coating they come with is one of the greatest. This durable coat adds an improved level of protection against weather damages, and can slow down the aging effect time shows on a roof. Steel roofing is additionally quite lightweight, and not likely to fall victim to common corrosion. For large projects, steel offers a low cost per square foot.

Aluminum Roofing

Aluminum roofing is acclaimed as a top quality roofing material, similar to materials like copper or zinc, due to the fact it is highly immune to corrosion. In addition, the alloys used in making aluminum roofing are not difficult to form to size, making aluminum roofing highly customizable. Even though it is highly resistant to rust, aluminum does lose its shine over time, so it is important to have the roof coated. The fact that an aluminum roof is extremely light-weight also makes it a sought after roofing option. When the time comes to repair aluminum roofing, the the task is usually a very simple, stress free process.

If you’d like to learn more about the differences between steel and aluminum roofing, be sure to give our experts a call today at (405) 470-9115 to get started!

One of the most beautiful roofing systems on the market is wood shake roofs. They are pretty and add a unique look to any home. However, maintenance can be tough and there is always the fear of a non-fire resistant roof. Fortunately, you can get the look of a wood shake roof without all that hassle. There are many synthetic shake roofing systems that look like the real thing! Below are some of the benefits of synthetic shake roofing.

Easier Installation

Unlike a roof wood shake roof, synthetic shake roofs are easier to install. Real wood shake roofs need to be installed a precise way, so if it’s messed up, you are looking at a non-functioning roof. Luckily, the synthetic shake is very simple to install.

Mold Resistant

There is always the fear that your wood shake roof will become prone to mold, wood rot, and even insect infestation. Synthetic shake roofs are perfect because they are resistant to all of those things.

Weather Resistant

With severe storms, there is always the chance that your wood shake roof will become damaged due to hail and high winds. With a synthetic shake roof, you can feel secure knowing your roofing system is resistant to hail and powerful winds.

Fireproof

The biggest fear of having a real wood shake roof is that it will catch on fire; if that happens, it will have devastating effects. Synthetic shake is great because you can get the look of wood but not have to worry about it catching on fire.

If you are interested in synthetic shake roofing in Yukon and Oklahoma City, OK, please call Chisholm Trail Roofing & Construction today at 405-470-9115.