Insights
Roof literacy
for Midwestern homeowners.
Practical notes from the shop, written for owners who would rather understand the trade-off than be told a number. No marketing copy. No fear-pitches. Just what a project consultant would tell you in your driveway.
Materials
Metal roofing in St. Louis: what a 50-year roof actually buys you
The energy, resale, and insurance math, minus the sales pitch.
August 2026 · 5 min read
Repair
Slate roof repair in St. Louis: how a proper tile swap works
One broken tile does not condemn the roof. The actual fix.
August 2026 · 4 min read
Storm damage
What to do in the first 48 hours after a St. Louis hail storm
A non-panicked playbook from a working foreman.
April 2026 · 5 min read
Materials
Asphalt, metal, or slate: how to actually pick a roof
A foreman's decision tree, no marketing.
April 2026 · 6 min read
Hiring a contractor
Six questions a homeowner should ask before signing anything
Six minutes can save you twenty grand.
March 2026 · 4 min read
Maintenance
The most common reason a Midwestern roof fails before its warranty
Under-ventilated attics cook the shingle from below.
February 2026 · 5 min read
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