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Spot Signs of Roof Damage Before Replacement is Needed!

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Above & Beyond Roofing recommends that you check the condition of your roof at least twice a year. You can avoid costly roof repairs with regular interior and exterior  roof inspections at the Lake of the Ozarks . Some things are easy to check yourself, while others will require the help of a professional.  Ameriprise has a great checklist that shows how to spot signs of roof damage before you need a roof replacement! Interior Inspection  When performing an interior roof inspection, here are some things to look for: Areas where the roof deck sags.  Natural light coming through the roof.  Any signs of water leaking or general water damage.  Dark spots and trails.  These could all be signs of structural damage to your roof.  Exterior Inspection Since inspecting the exterior of  your roof may require you to climb on the roof and walk around, it's typically best to hire a professional to do this.  Examine all g...

Above & Beyond Uses Owens Corning Products

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Above & Beyond Roofing is a platinum preferred contractor with Owens Corning. There are less than 300 contractors in the United States with this distinction. to become platinum, you have to sell so much product, you get interviewed by numerous people and they do a thorough check on you and the company. This isn't something that you go to Owens Corning about, they come to you. When choosing your Lake of the Ozarks roofer , wouldn't you want one that's recommended by one of the leading roofing companies? Here's a little background on the company that is Owens Corning! Owens Corning Products & Services Over 50 years ago, Owens Corning invented glass fiber and glass fiber insulation. the Owens Corning brand and its full line of PINK insulation products has long been associated with trusted performance and brand preference. Today, the Owens Corning company has become a leader in the home building products industry. By developing a world-class science and tec...

Things to Expect When Getting a New Roof Installed

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Whether you're looking to update your home or improve your curb appeal, a new roof at the Lake of the Ozarks can get the job done! Getting a new roof can be an exciting event. If you've never been through the process, you may not know exactly what to expect.   Owens Corning Roofing has put together a simple outline of what you can expect in the days leading up to, during and after your Lake of the Ozarks roof installation . Days Leading Up to Roof Installation One or two days before the installation starts, a dumpster might be delivered to your home. If your contractor is recycling your shingles, a secondary dumpster may be delivered.  Your shingle delivery will arrive a few days before the project start day. You should check with your contractor to find out when this will occur so you can be prepared by moving your cars and making sure someone is home.    During the Roof Installation If you own any pets, you'll want to check with your contractor to ...

Common Ice Dam Misconceptions

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Ice Dams are a common issue affecting Lake of the Ozarks roofs this time of year. An ice dam is the ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof which prevents melting ice from draining properly. This blockage can cause water to back up behind the ice dam and then leak into the home causing damage to it's interior. There are a lot of misconceptions out there on the topic of ice dams and with the help of The Ice Dam Company , Above & Beyond roofing is here to provide you with the facts! FACTS Ice dams can occur with virtually no snow on your roof.  While snow can definitely be a factor when it comes to ice dams, it's actually a question of ice accumulation. It takes very little moisture to form ice dams and even a dusting of snow can create a problem. Thick snow accumulations can create ice dams more quickly, but you should not dismiss even the slightest amount of moisture on your roof. Ice should be removed by steam.  While hammers, picks and hatchets...

New Year's Eve Events at Lake of the Ozarks

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New Year's Eve is just 2 days away! Do you have dinner plans yet? The Lake of the Ozarks is a great place to celebrate the beginning of a new year!  From family fun to champagne toasts at midnight, the Lake area has something for everyone to participate in on New Year's Eve. Start the new year off right at one of these Lake area events! "Ring in the Noon Year" on The Ice at Old Kinderhook Join us on The Ice at Old Kinderhook December 31 for a family fun New Year's celebration! The ice rink opens at 10 am and you'll enjoy a complimentary cookies and milk toast at Noon. Admission is $12 and includes skate rental, session fee, S'mores, Hot Cocoa and the complimentary toast. New Year's Eve Bash at Old Kinderhook  Starting at 9:30 pm, we will have a New Year's Eve Bash for the adults featuring an Elvis impersonator. The event will run until 12:30 am. Dinner and drink features will be available prior to the event. Room features are $99 per bed...

Do You Know the Words to These Popular Christmas Songs?

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Christmas Carols have been a tradition for some time now. Each year, you start hearing them earlier and earlier. Whether you're singing about Grandma getting run over by a reindeer or the birth of Christ, these classic songs get you in the Christmas spirit. Do you know the words to some of the most popular Christmas songs?   Above and Beyond Roofing is here to test your knowledge with this song lyric challenge! We will get you started with a couple lines of the song and then you finish it out. Good Luck! 1. Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh O're the fields we go _____________________ 2. Joy to the World  Joy to the World, the Lord has come! Let earth receive her King; ___________________________ 3. Carol of the Bells Hark! how the bells Sweet silver bells All seem to say, ________________ 4. Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad _________________ 5. Deck the Halls Deck the halls with boug...

Beware of Holiday Fire Hazards this Season!

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Christmas is just 8 short days away and many of you have already at least started putting up your holiday decorations. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Winter months are the leading time of year for home fires. Above & Beyond Roofing wants to ensure your home is safe from fire hazards this holiday season with these holiday safety tips from the NFPA ! Holiday Decorations One of the most common holiday traditions is decorating your home for Christmas. Be sure to use caution when decorating your Christmas tree, hanging lights and burning candles. The NFPA estimates that from 2007-2011, decorations were the item first ignited in an estimated average of 920 reported home structure fires per year. Check out this video on Fire Safety Tips from the NFPA. By carefully decorating your Christmas tree this year, you can help make your holiday safer.  Here are some facts and figures on Christmas tree fires and holiday light fires from th...