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Storm Damage

What to Do in the First 48 Hours After Storm Damage

The first 48 hours after a storm decide a lot — whether your home stays dry, whether your insurance claim goes smoothly, and whether you end up with a contractor you'll regret. Here's the order to do things in.

Gustavo Cardona May 3, 2026 8 min read

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Aging asphalt shingle roof on a Cedar City home with curling and granule loss

Roof Inspection

5 Signs Your Cedar City Home Needs a New Roof

Most homeowners wait too long. Here are the five signs we look for on a Cedar City roof inspection — most of which you can spot from the ground with a phone camera.

Gustavo Cardona April 22, 2026 7 min

Side-by-side comparison of an asphalt shingle roof and a standing-seam metal roof in rural Nebraska

Materials

Asphalt Shingles vs. Metal Roofing: Which Is Right for the Plains?

There's no single right answer here. There's only the right answer for your house, your budget, and how long you're planning to stay. Here's how we walk Nebraska homeowners through the decision.

Gustavo Cardona April 29, 2026 9 min

Roofer marking hail strikes on a residential shingle roof in Nebraska

Storm Damage

Hail Damage in Nebraska: A Homeowner's Guide to Insurance Claims

If a storm just rolled through Platte County, your insurance company is about to get very busy. Here's how to handle a hail claim the right way — without filing a claim you shouldn't, signing something you'll regret, or leaving real damage undocumented.

Gustavo Cardona April 15, 2026 10 min

Aged asphalt shingle roof in southern Utah showing UV wear and granule loss

Roof Lifespan

How Long Does a Roof Last in Southern Utah's Climate?

Manufacturer warranties say one thing. Real Cedar City roofs say another. Here's what we actually see in southern Utah, and what determines whether your roof hits 15 years or 30.

Gustavo Cardona April 8, 2026 8 min