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Selecting a St. Louis Roofing Contractor You Can Trust

When wind, hail and other extreme weather conditions strike, they can leave homeowners in a vulnerable position. Before you sign with just any roofing contractor, it is important to know your rights according to the law, and how you can find reliable, honest roofing professionals in your area. Below are 12 tips the Roofing and Siding Contractors Alliance provide to help homeowners select a St. Louis roofing contractor that you can trust. 1. Beware of unusually close relationships between

Fire Protection Month

Fall is full of so many fun events and holidays, like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Yet, during fall there is an important, yet much less celebrated observance. The month of October is also known as Fire Prevention Month. According to the Home Safety Council, more than 3,000 people die from fires each year. Eighty percent of those occur while in the home; the majority of those happen when people are sleeping. And according to the National Fire Protection agency, 62 percent

Baseball Trivia

It is that time of year again Cardinals fans!! It just wouldn’t feel like October if the Cards weren’t playing baseball! To help get in the spirit (as if we needed any help…), here are some baseball trivia questions (answers are at the bottom of the list). See how many of these you can identify! 1. I was known as “The Flying Dutchman” and was a charter member of the Hall of Fame, elected in 1936. 2. I am also

Be Prepared For Natural Disasters

Natural disasters can happen at any time and impact any part of the country. Some disasters provide warning, although many others do not. That’s why it’s important that you’re prepared for the worst at all times. It’s not that difficult to do. Below are some things that you can do to be prepared. Prepping Your House: • Find out where utility shut-offs are for water, power, and gas. • Store household chemicals on a bottom shelf of a closed cabinet.

How Schneider Roofing Does Business…

At Schneider Roofing and Remodeling we take our commitment to our clients seriously. We are in the business of building relationships and not just replacing a roof. We work and live in St. Charles County and will be here for a long, long time. We know that if we don’t do our job right, we won’t have a job for very long. We are experts in roofing and siding and will give you honest feedback and fair pricing each and

Ventilation Extends the Life of Your Roof

Ventilating your roof reduces the heat in your attic during the summer and helps remove moisture in the winter. This will keep your roof functioning longer and as a bonus, it will make your heating and cooling systems more efficient. Roof vents allow the hot air to escape from the attic, and it will typically be replaced with cooler air from intake vents. The best location for the intake is the soffit because the coolest air is going to be

What You Need To Know About Insurance Claims

There is a Missouri law that was passed in 2012 that is important for homeowners to know about. This law prohibits contractors from offering to pay for any portion of the homeowner’s insurance deductible. Contractors are specifically prohibited from granting allowances to the insured, offering any discount against the fees to be charged, or paying the insured (or any person) directly or indirectly any form of compensation (including gifts, prizes, bonuses, credits, referral fees, or anything of monetary value). Additionally,

Hail Storms Can Cause Significant Damage To Your Roof

Here in Missouri, we are no strangers to hailstorms. The information in this article is provided by the National Storm Damage Center (www.stormdamagecenter.org). By definition, hail damage is any damage resulting from hailstones and hailstorms. Hailstones that are 0.75 inches or greater are large enough to cause substantial damage to homes, automobiles & property. For comparison, 0.75 inches is the diameter of a penny. You may think that just because you can’t see any signs of damage, or because your

16 Simple Steps to Perform CPR & Save a Life if the Need Arises

Summer may be winding down, but it is never too late to learn some critical lifesaving techniques. You never know when they may come in handy. 1. Check the scene for immediate danger. Make sure you’re not putting yourself in harm’s way by administering CPR to someone unconscious. Move the person if necessary. 2. Assess the victim’s consciousness. Gently tap his or her shoulder and ask, “Are you OK?” in a loud, clear voice. If he or she responds, CPR

Where Do You Get Your Roofing Advice?

Do you want to get your roofing advice from a part-time guy with an apron? Or would you prefer the knowledge of a full-time certified roofer?? You can’t avoid the big-box stores these days. They are virtually everywhere, and they have virtually everything. You can buy a toilet, mouse traps, flowers, and lumber… all in one trip. I won’t lie: they are pretty helpful. However, they are not experts on everything. More and more people are attempting to roof their