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Why Winter Is Tough on Gutters in Longview Longview winters don’t bring heavy snow, but the combination of cold rain, temperature swings, and high humidity makes this season surprisingly hard on your gutters. Whether you’re near Spring Hill, close to Judson Rd., or in one of the older neighborhoods around town, your gutters work overtime…

Why Ice Dams Can Still Form in Hawkins Most folks in Hawkins don’t think much about ice when it comes to their roof. After all, East Texas isn’t exactly known for long, bitter winters. But every few years—especially in those cold snaps that sweep across Lake Hawkins—the temperature drops just enough for ice to become…

Why Chimney Flashing Matters So Much in Noonday Noonday’s mix of tall pines, dense shade, and quick-moving storms makes chimneys one of the most leak-prone parts of any roof. Homes near Lake Tyler West, along 155, and throughout the wooded neighborhoods around town often deal with heavy moisture that lingers longer than it should. That…

Why Flat Roofs Need Special Attention in Rockwall Rockwall has a pretty unique weather mix—strong sun bouncing off the lake, sharp temperature swings, and those sudden storms that sweep across I-30 without much warning. Homes and businesses with flat or low-slope roofs around Lakeshore Drive, Downtown Rockwall, and the Caruth Lake area deal with these…

Why Decking Issues Matter So Much in Kilgore Kilgore roofs deal with some of the toughest conditions in East Texas. Between refinery heat, fast-moving storms, and long humid stretches, the wood decking beneath your shingles takes a beating year-round. The decking is what gives your roof its structure—if it weakens, everything above it becomes vulnerable….

Why More Edgewood Homeowners Are Switching to Metal Edgewood may be a quiet East Texas town, but our weather is anything but calm. Between steady winds across Highway 80, quick temperature swings, and the kind of thunderstorms that roll in without warning, plenty of homeowners are starting to consider metal roofing as a stronger, longer-lasting…

Why Roof Valleys Matter So Much in Bullard Bullard homes—especially those around Emerald Bay, Pecan Valley, and neighborhoods off FM 2493—often have more complex roof designs than people realize. Multiple slopes, intersecting lines, and steep pitches look great from the street, but they also create one of the most vulnerable points on any roof: the…

Why Soffits Matter More Than Most Whitehouse Homeowners Realize Drive through neighborhoods off 110 or around the high school, and you’ll see a lot of beautiful homes with plenty of character—but soffit issues are more common here than folks think. Whitehouse gets a steady mix of humidity, strong winds, and quick temperature swings, and all…

Why Prosper Roofs Need Extra Preparation Prosper might not get the same storm frequency as some other North Texas towns, but when severe weather rolls in across Highway 380, it tends to come fast and hit hard. Between straight-line winds, sudden hail, and those quick-forming spring thunderstorms, roofs in Prosper deal with more stress than…

Why Skylights Need Extra Attention in Austin Skylights are a great addition to many Austin homes—bringing in natural light, opening up living spaces, and creating that bright, airy feel folks love in neighborhoods like Mueller, Barton Hills, and Crestview. But with our intense summer heat, sudden downpours, and quick temperature swings, skylights here face more…

Why Proper Insulation Matters for Palestine Homes Palestine has one of those climates where you feel every season—warm, humid summers, cool winter snaps, and plenty of damp days in between. That mix makes roof insulation more important than most homeowners realize. Whether you’re in South Loop 256, near Deer Run, or tucked into one of…