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Our 3rd Annual Open House and Customer Appreciation Day is scheduled for Monday July 6th from 10 AM to 2 PM. If you don’t currently have a State Farm Agent, co...me by to visit us and get a FREE quote and T-shirt! Now is a great time to join our State Farm family. For my customers, come by for your appreciation gift and visit with us. (Gifts while supplies last) There will be hot dogs, chips, drinks and cake! Sunny 104.5 will also be on location live! I’m excited to see you there!!!

Through the roof History of Asphalt Roofing Shingles Asphalt shingles were first used in 1901 in the United States. By 1911, people started to use them on a general scale, and by 1939, approximately 11 million were being produced. The precursor versions of these shingles were initially developed in 1893 and were referred to as asphalt prepared roofing, which was rather similar to asphalt roll roofing but with no surface granules. In 1987, there was the addition of slate granu...les to the surface to make the material a whole lot more durable. Some of the granules tested included oyster shells, mica, fly-ash, slate, clay, and silica. Finally, the material was cut into strips in 1901 for use as single-tab and multi-tab shingle. Initially, all shingles had an organic base material called felt, which was largely made of cotton up to the 1920s when it became too expensive and an alternative material had to be found, some of which included jute and wood pulp. In 1926, the Research Institute with NBS (National Bureau of Standards) and Asphalt Shingle tested 22 kinds of experimental felts and discovered that there were no substantial differences in performance. During the 1950s, manually applied and self-sealing adhesives started to be used in order to prevent the damage caused by wind to shingle roofs. A standard was set for the self-sealing strips of adhesives to be totally adhered after 16 hours at 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The 1950s also saw the testing of 3/4 inch staples, which revealed that they could perform as well as nails. However, this was only achievable with 6 staples and not 4 nails as people were used to. Fiberglass mat bases were introduced in 1960 but experienced minimal success. These lighter and more flexible shingles were found to be more susceptible to wind damage, especially at freezing temperatures. In addition, research done in the same year showed that they were also prone to hail damage when faced with sizes larger than 1.5 inches. In 1990, the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) created a High Wind Task Force to continue with the research on how to shingle wind resistance. See more

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Below are six roof maintenance tips to ensure a healthy roof for as long as possible: 1. Shingles Keep a close eye to detect any missing or damaged shingles and/or roof sealant. Simply cleaning shingles and keeping them free of dirt can also reduce the risk for algae, moss, fungal and lichen growth that can compromise your roof’s integrity. If you notice that some shingles on the roof are worn, damaged or missing, you must act fast. If you feel you can handle it, replace them... yourself, but if not you can engage a professional contractor. It is critical that you check, since shingle damage is part of normal roof wear, and shingles alone are simple and cheap to replace. 2. Sealant Replace the roof sealant AS NEEDED. Inspect every area of the roof where there is sealant and identify any signs of cracking or wear and tear. If present, you will need to remove the old sealant completely and apply new sealant in each area 3. Trim Overhanging Branches As you go about routinely inspecting your roof, be on the lookout for trees that are growing near your home. If there are branches hanging too closely to or directly above your roof, they need trimming. The reason is that falling leaves will collect on the roof, retain moisture and then start to rot your tiles, making them much weaker. If this remains unsolved for a long time, it may result in even more damage to the entire roofing structure. 4. Inspect for Rust If you constructed your roof using any metallic parts, then you need to check regularly that there is not corrosion/rust on the metal parts. If you notice rust developing, it’s important to wire-brush to remove the rust, prime and finally paint the affected areas of the metal to retain keep them healthy longer. 5. Clean the Gutters Gutters that clog up can cause a lot of damage to your roof. The reason for this is that water accumulating on gutters can easily make its way underneath your roofing structure. By keeping your gutters clean and in good repair, you ensure they can serve their intended purpose, alleviating any immediate dangers to your roof in the process. 6. Maintain Your Chimney If you notice cracked or missing mortar on/in your chimney, ensure you replace this as soon as possible. This is critical since the mortar holds the chimney bricks in place, and if any brick falls out, it could cause damage to your roof.