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Published April 22, 2023

McHenry Roofing, a leading roofing company serving Baltimore and the surrounding counties, has recently received a positive review from a satisfied customer. Robert Pickett, a homeowner in Baltimore, gave the company a 5-star rating and praised their professionalism, punctuality, quality, and value.

According to Mr. Pickett, McHenry Roofing did a wonderful job on his roofing project. "These guys came out and did a wonderful job for us! Very professional, definitely will use again on our next roofing project! Thanks for your fast reliable work."

The review highlights McHenry Roofing's commitment to providing high-quality roofing services to their customers in Baltimore and beyond. With over 3,000 satisfied customers since 2007, the company has built a strong reputation for excellence in the roofing industry.

"We are thrilled to receive such positive feedback from Mr. Pickett," said Joseph Conley, owner of McHenry Roofing. "At McHenry Roofing, we are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our customers, and we are proud to be recognized for our efforts."

McHenry Roofing offers a wide range of roofing services, from small repairs to major replacements, as well as waterproofing, gutters, and other services. The company also specializes in flat roofing services, including torch down and rubber membrane flat roof installation, as well as pitched and asphalt shingle roof replacements, commercial roofing services, and metal roofing installation.

In addition to serving Baltimore, McHenry Roofing also extends their services to Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, and Montgomery County. Their service areas in Baltimore include Federal Hill, Otterbein, Riverside, Locust Point, South Baltimore, Pigtown, Hollins Market, Fells Point, Upper Fells Point, Canton, Hampden, Highlandtown, and all Baltimore City and Baltimore County neighborhoods.

For more information about McHenry Roofing and their roofing services, visit their website or contact them by phone or email. The company is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and can be reached by phone or email for additional questions.

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For more information about McHenry Roofing, contact the company here:

McHenry RoofingJoseph Conley(410) 774-6609[emailprotected]1642 Beason St Suite 202, Baltimore, MD 21230

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Home GORILLA ROOFING WEATHER REPORT: National Weather Service Advises Possible Severe Storms This Afternoon in Brevard

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA The National Weather Service has advised that a few strong/marginally severe storms will be possible along the sea breeze on Saturday afternoon in Brevard County.

The main threats are frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 55 mph to 60mph, hail up to 1-inch, and a possible brief tornado.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South-southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming west after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8 am. Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday; Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East-northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday Night; Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Chicago, IL January 21, 2022 Stocks in this weeks article are Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. (BECN), United Rentals Inc. URI, Valley National Bancorp VLY, Crown Castle International Corp. CCI and Berry Global Group, Inc. BERY

Robust sales growth is one of the most important characteristics of potential winners in the market. The companies that emphasize sales management have a competitive edge, as strong sales usually translate to improved profitability.

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Technology is a part of our everyday lives, from smartphones to computers, Alexa and Siri, we rely on technology and innovation advances like never before. Technology has an impact on every industry. The roofing industry is no exception to the revolutionized technology. With the new trends adopted, roofing contractors such as irishroofers.ie are at full advantage of improving efficiency in their business. By adapting to these new technologies, the industry will have transformed for the better. Here are some of the latest technological advances used in the roofing industry.

Since drones were created, they have seen a major uptake in the mainstream with consumers. They are an expensive yet effective piece of technology. The use of drones is a new and growing trend in the roofing industry. Drones are offering a very good solution to many issues such as fatalities due to falls and roofing inspections. A drone provides a safe alternative reducing the risk of dangerous falls. Drones allow roofers to inspect a roof remotely. They can inspect potential issues on a roof without the need to climb on the roof. A drone can capture images and videos over properties of every size to highlight areas of damage, specific dimensions, and take high quality pictures. Drones can capture images from every angle. With the findings, a drone will provide invaluable information in an efficient and safe way. It can also enable the roofer to draft the estimate quicker to the customer.

With technology emerging, there are many different types of software available today to aid in modern roofing techniques. One of the most advanced software is computer-aided design software officially known as CAD. CAD software will allow you to create several designs and share them directly with your client. The customer will have a better idea of the finished roof product and will come to an informed decision. If there are adjustments to be made, they can be performed using the same digital model saving you time. CAD will also allow measuring tools that will work from pictures. This feature can help you create a perfect design without stepping onto a roof. The timeline of your project will be streamlined more easily while increasing safety for the roofer and providing better value for the client.

Mobile phones are a device used on a daily basis. It is one we require to send information and as a form of communication. There are several different apps that can make life much easier. For a roofer, a mobile app will be so helpful for organising paperwork and other tasks that would be necessary for the job. Mobile apps allow roofers to do the following on the go:

Storm damage and energy are leading the charge when it comes to trends and advancements in commercial roof types. Sustainable energy is paramount to new roof installations and many homes are being built placing solar panels on the roof. All innovations have given rise to the following new and exciting roof types.

Green roofs are an eco-friendly roof option and look a lot more attractive than your traditional commercial roof type. Green roofs foster the growth of vegetation. Green roofs consist of a root barrier, a medium to grow the plants, a waterproofing layer, and a drainage system. A green roof is durable and will last longer than any roofing system. Green roofs can be expensive and complicated to build.

Solar roofs are becoming increasingly popular with many commercial roof projects. Solar roofs are affordable, attractive, durable. They are very accessible and a great source of energy. Clients energy costs will reduce by a significant amount.

Many roofing companies are now incorporating metal roofs with various colours and styles. They offer protection for your building and are very durable. Metal roofs will create a steady temperature in the home, reflecting the suns UV rays. If you are seeking an energy-efficient home with heating and cooling, a metal roof is the option for you.

Flat roofs have been used on properties for many years, however with technology emerging it is changing flat roofs at a rapid rate allowing you to install, maintain, and repair them easier. Flat roofs give homes that modern aesthetic feel and look. Flat roofing materials offer excellent value, flexibility, and incredible lightness for easy installation.

With climate change and the temperatures changing, cool roof materials will help keep excess heat out of the property. Cool roof materials absorb and reflect energy from the sun. This technology is a great way of keeping energy costs lower during hot summers. Cool roofs are made from light colours.

Roofing will always be an industry that prides itself on precision and craftsmanship. The industry is starting to embrace new technologies which will change the world. New roofing technology is bringing a positive change to the industry. The technology may be slightly more expensive however in long term they are proving to be more cost-effective.

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The Basics:

Always check for the state license, general liability insurance for roofing, and workers compensation coverage. All of these must be current to apply for a roof permit with any city and county. Do NOT get your roof done without a permit. Permits exist to protect the homeowner. The roofing company should handle all permitting and inspections.

Next Steps:

Find a company that is part of your community! Not only will you be giving back, but the employees are very familiar with the area.

Check out Google Reviews, Facebook Reviews, and Better Business Bureau Reviews. This is a social media age, and it is all free! Helpful hint: If you plan to post and ask for advice on the Neighborhood App or Facebook, make sure those who recommend a roofing company have actually used that company. Many people recommend friends, which is great, but they may not know the quality of work.

Stop and ask other homeowners who are getting their roof done and see how they like the company installing it.

Questions to Ask:

Will the roofing contractor be involved in the process? With Beery Roofing & Redesign, Sean Beery is our state license holder. He is part of the entire process, from start to finish. We only have one hardworking and dedicated crew. We keep it small so that you get the best customer service!

Is there open and timely communication? We take pride in how quickly we return calls from the initial contact all the way through, even after the job is done! Sean and Brenda Beery both speak and text customers when needed.

Are quality products being installed? We, at Beery Roofing, only believe in peel and stick self-adhering underlayment. This is the most important part of any roof. We also only install the top three shingle brands: Owens Corning, GAF, and CertainTeed.

Is the company offering to install a new roof over your old one? Even though the State of Florida allows two layers on a home, we refuse to do it. We know that unless the wood underneath is exposed, we have no idea if there is rot, damage, or holes. The two-layer application can also void warranties on new shingles.

What is the timeline, and how much money is needed upfront? At Beery Roofing, we complete 95% of our residential roofs in 1 day. We only ask for a small, good faith deposit upfront to cover the permit and to tell us you are committed. We ask for nothing more until the roof is done and you are satisfied. If companies are asking for 50% or more upfront, that should make you wonder why.

To learn more about Beery Roofing & Redesign, or to schedule an estimate, give us a call at386-717-1394 or visit http://www.beeryroofing.com.

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Walker Roofing & Construction LLC is a leading roofing company. The agency maintained its position as the best roofing company in a recent update.

Mentor, OH January 24, 2022 Walker Roofing & Construction LLC has affirmed its position as the bestroofing Mentorcompany in a website post.

The company has a network of qualified contractors in all areas of the roofing industry. Not only that, but they also offer financing options so clients can get their new roof without having to put it on credit cards! The team is committed to ensuring clients are satisfied with the work at every stage during the process from start to finish.

Walker Roofing & Construction LLC offers a wide assortment of roofingservices, includingMentor roofing installationand roof repairs. The construction crews will work on residential or commercial property in the local metropolitan area with no big or small job. They know that every propertys safety, security, and aesthetic value are essential, and that is what they offer.

About Walker Roofing & Construction LLC

Walker Roofing & Construction LLC is a roofing company committed to excellence. They offer quality, service, and commitment to all customers in the Mentor, Ohio area. Working with the experts means they will walk clients through each step of the process and ensure their needs are met during every phase. When working with a new customer, the first thing they do is take an onsite survey of their property to determine the best course of action for them. This includes any necessary repairs or replacements and education on how to help protect their investment in future years by having routine maintenance performed throughout the year!

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Reynolds Lake Oconee Slate Roofing Company, Braswell Construction Group, honored as DaVinci Roofing Project of the Year 2021 winner.

LAKE OCONEE, GA / ACCESSWIRE / January 24, 2022 / Platinum accredited top Georgia Roofer, Braswell Construction Group (BCG), is honored to be selected as the 2021 DaVinci Masterpiece Contractor Project of the Year Award Winner. DaVinci Roofscapes, a Westlake company, and a leading composite roofing manufacturer, has recently announced that only three residential projects and one commercial project from across the country have been chosen to receive the prestigious award. Qualifications for DaVinci Masterpiece Contractors to receive the award include excellence of installation work, outstanding visual impact, and ability of the roofing work to transform the look of a home or commercial project.

Greensboro GA Top Slate Roofing Contractor, Braswell Construction Group, was selected based on the residential project featured in the photo above. This lakeside, European-style home of Don and Shannon Harvey was re-roofed as part of a home remodeling project, and now features a DaVinci Multi-Width Slate roof in Smokey Gray. Homeowner, Shannon O'Keefe-Harvey stated, "Chris Braswell and his team worked efficiently to get the job done. We understand our home's design is not particularly easy for a roofer. However, this crew respected our property and has given us a DaVinci roof that we truly love."

"DaVinci is known for the best synthetic roofing products on the market today. We are honored to be part of the program and humbled to be chosen as a 2021 Project of the Year Award Winner," says Chris Braswell, owner of Braswell Construction Group. "Synthetic roofing materials is becoming more widely recognized as the preferred roofing material because it is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it stands up to the harshest weather challenges. We love that we are able to offer our customers the best array of products to choose from while providing quality installation and unparalleled customer service."

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About DaVinci Roofscapes

DaVinci Roofscapes, a Westlake company, leads the composite roofing industry in the greatest selection of colors, tile thickness and tile width variety. The company's reliable products have a lifetime limited materials warranty and are 100 percent recyclable. All DaVinci high-performing roofing and siding products are proudly made in America. The experienced team members at DaVinci Roofscapes develop and manufacture industry-leading composite slate and shake roofing and siding systems with an authentic look and superior performance. For information call 1-800-328-4624 or visit http://www.davinciroofscapes.com.

About Braswell Construction Group:

Braswell Construction Group is a leader in specialty roofing and a DaVinci Roofer Masterpiece Contractor.

BCG has been locally owned and operated since 2002, and prides itself on its high-quality craftsmanship, exceptional customer service, and professional acumen. They have a reputation for always completing its roofing and restoration projects on time and on budget while providing customized service, top-notch customer service, and unparalleled workmanship.

Braswell Construction Group has been featured dozens of times in Yahoo Finance, ABC, FOX, CBS, Atlanta Leader among many others as an industry leader and the top Roofing Contractor in the state of Georgia.

Braswell Construction Group operates from four Georgia locations to service homeowners with all their roofing and restoration needs in Greensboro/Lake Oconee, Covington/Conyers, Stone Mountain, Atlanta, and their respective surrounding areas.

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Contact Info:Name: Michelle BirdEmail: info@braswellconstructiongroup.comOrganization: Braswell Construction Group, Inc. Roofing & RestorationAddress: 1051 Village Park Dr, Greensboro, GA 30642Phone: (678) 283-2551

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) One of the hottest trends is happening around Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department, is stealing catalytic converters.

Catalytic converters continue to be a problem throughout the metro, said Gary Knight with the Oklahoma City Police Department. People continue to steal them. The metal obviously is easy for them to take to a recycling place.

But Oklahoma Roofing and Sheet Metal Company is giving thanks to its security cameras that helped capture two men stealing converters from the companys trucks.

Its the only thing I can think. Its winter, and theyre desperate. So desperate times call for desperate measures, said Wayne Gorman with Oklahoma Roofing and Sheet Metal Company. Theyve been getting underneath the trucks and taking off the catalytic converters.

Chad Routh and Jessie Fitch were allegedly caught on camera roaming around the property, stealing the companys truck catalytic converters, police said.

Both suspects crawled underneath a metal fence to get their hands on the converters Sunday night, according to police.

The pair attempted to run but didnt get far.

The security company that monitors the property gave police instructions and directions as to where the suspects had gone.

Officers deployed a drone to help spot one of the suspects, said Knight. A K-9 unit was on the scene, which also apprehended the other suspect, so that suspect apprehended by the K-9 did suffer a dog bite on his arm. It was a minor bite.

Gorman told KFOR this incident isnt the first time.

In the past 45 days, security cameras have helped capture two more suspects before Routh and Fitch.

Its a very big headache. I mean, we have trucks that need to be on the road making money for Oklahoma roofing, said Gorman.

Both suspects were booked into the Oklahoma County Jail and face grand larceny charges.

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After years of patching a large, leaky section of roof at Glendale High School, the district will spend nearly $1 million to rip off and replace the covering.

Travis Shaw, executive director of operations, said the 40,000-square-foot area over the cafeteria, library and boiler room has been problematic and a thorough investigation showed patching that portion of the roof is no longer advisable.

He said while a "tear off" roof project is rare in the district, it is the best course of action in this situation.

"We've had leaks for a significant number of years and so we've been able to fix those," he said. "But then we just continued to see some problems."

Pressed by the school board Tuesday, Shaw said the district had used the same roofing company to repeatedly repair the large section. But a company with different expertise was brought in to find the source of the issue.

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"We went through a thorough investigation with the roof and found that we have what is called phenolic foam insulation, which is over the metal decking," he explained. "And when this insulation gets wet, it creates a lot of acidic compounds and has a corrosive effect on the metal deck over long periods of time."

He said, at a minimum, the company hired for the project, Reynold's Construction, will need to do "rust mitigation" for the entire metal deck in this large section.

"And then we've got several hundred square feet that are going to be replaced, or at least reinforced, as part of this complete tear off," he said.

Shaw said the district can typically avoid tearing off aging roofs and fix any issue with an overlay. But that is not an option here.

"This is a situation, in this area, that has become quite a problem," he said.

The work is expected to be done this summer but Shaw said he brought it to the school board now due to rising costs for some materials and pandemic-related supply chain delays.

The school board voted 7-0 to spend $984,563 on the project, which accounts for nearly two-thirds of the $1.5 million the district allocates for roof repairs each year. The amountwill come out of next year's capital projects fund.

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Shaw said phenolic foam insulation, used years ago in other school roofs as well,only becomes an issue when it gets wet.

"When you have problems with leaks, it tends to create this extensive issue that requires a tear off and then more construction than usually would happen," he said.

Asked if the district will have enough money available if roof repairs at other schools are needed, Shaw said yes.

He said between work associated with the 2019 bond issue and funds allocated from the annual capital projects budget, the district has been able to address many of the most pressing roofing needs.

Shaw said the district hasnot always have a good plan in place for the timely repair and replacement of roofs but the capital projects team cataloged the age and condition of all roofs and came up with a priority list.

"We have a plan in place now for future leaders down the road that we are being able to replace all our roofs once the warranty reaches its end life," he said. "We're not dealing with 40-year-old roofs but 25-year-old roofs."

Claudette Riley is the educationreporter for the News-Leader. Email news tips to criley@news-leader.com.

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