• Keep snow and ice from building up on roof.  When removing snow and ice buildup DO NOT use an axe as this could damage your roof.  We recommend using an ordinary garden hose hooked up to the hot water at your washing machine.  "Shingle friendly" ice melts are also a good alternative. 
• Check roof after storms so minor damage doesn't become a major problem.  Most damage resulting from wind is covered by your homeowners policy.  Check your policy.  We are more than happy to work with your insurance company. 
• Be very careful using ladders near power lines. 
• Please, please, please, make sure that whoever does your roofing work is a qualified roofer.  We get several phone calls a year from people who have let "a remodeler" do their roof and they are still having problems.  To be a good roofer you don't have to be a good carpenter, but just because you're a good carpenter doesn't qualify you to be a good roofer.   

• When we have a storm such as the one on Saturday, October 28, 2006, leaking may occur when otherwise there would be none.  A storm like that could be compared to powerwashing your house for 24 hours.  Before calling someone to come and make a repair, if possible, wait until we have a "normal" rainstorm to see if the area is still leaking.  This way you might be able to save yourself some money on unnecessary repairs.