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A blog dedicated to helping Central Ohio homeowners take care of their home and their roof.

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Water Spots on Your Ceiling or Interior Walls? Here Are 3 Tips For Minimizing Water Damage After Heavy Rain.

It’s not uncommon to find discoloration or water spots on your ceiling or interior walls after a heavy rain. It’s also not uncommon for the more reputable roofers in your area to become quite busy quite quickly after a storm rolls through town. Here are 3 tips for minimizing water damage in your home until your roofer can get out to assess the situation.

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Storm Damage in Grove City Ohio: Beware of Storm Chasers

If you live in Grove City or any of the surrounding areas, you’ve more than likely been visited by someone insisting that your home sustained major hail or wind damage and that your roof can be replaced for free by your insurance company. Unless you were hit by hail that was big enough to damage your car or took on significant damage from high winds and debris, chances are your roof does not need to be replaced and may even be perfectly fine.

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Is Your Home Ready For Winter?

Can you believe how fast the year is going by? Old man winter is right around the corner, and we’re here to help you beat him. Leaks, missing or torn shingles, loose flashings, excessive shingle granules in gutters and ceiling spots can signal roof problems. Age is another indicator – if your roof is 15 years old or more, it may be at the end of it’s lifespan.

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Newman Roofing is Now an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor

If you need a new roof, you are first looking for a company you can trust – one that will provide you with honest pricing, quality materials, and thorough work. Your last concern is the company that provides the shingles. But in the world of roofing, your relationship to the shingle providers is everything. It is the highest honor you can have, and a testament to your quality of service. That is why we are pleased to announce that we have been named a Platinum Preferred Contractor with Owens Corning.

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The Pros & Cons of Having Your Roof Worked on in the Winter

If you suffer roof damages in winter, then you may be wondering if it’s possible to get it repaired. Is it too dangerous to work on a roof during winter, will any contractors be willing to take on the job? This article has been put together to help educate you on the topic of roof repairs in winter. Below, you will find all the pros and cons of getting your roof fixed when during the winter months:

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Hundreds of New Albany, Ohio Homes Due for New Roofs

In the early 2000’s, a series of disastrous storms swept through Ohio. With it came fierce winds, large pounding hail, and of course, rain. Around this time, New Albany also became the site for hundreds of new-build homes. These, and many other homes in the area, are now due for new roofs.

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Shingle Showdown | GAF vs. CertainTeed

When you are in need of shingle replacements or even an entire new roof due to hail, snow, wind, or even normal roofing wear and tear, it will typically come down to a shingle showdown between GAF and CertainTeed. Both GAF and CertainTeed are well-known brands that present their unique pros and cons.

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A Homeowner’s Guide to Patching a Leaky Roof

If you’re like most homeowners, one problem you dread facing is a leaky roof. However, most small leaks don’t require a roofing contractor. It’s possible to learn how to patch your roof yourself and arm yourself with the tools and knowledge to do a good job. Read on to find out what you need to know.

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Roof Maintenance Done Right in Central Ohio: Patching vs. Replacing

Your home’s roofing system plays an important part in not only having the comfort of a structurally sound home that protects your family from the harsh realities of Mother Nature, but it is also a key factor in the value of your home. Should you ever decide to place your home on the market, CNBC Real Estate reports that a new roof not only adds curb appeal for potential buyers, but can also increase the asking price by $10,000, depending on the type of roof.

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Spring Cleaning: Shingles That Shine

Spring is almost upon us! It’s almost time to swap out the shovels for lawn mowers, and most people are gearing up for Spring cleaning. Don’t forget, while the inside of the house is important, what’s outside is also crucial. It might be something you don’t think about often, but your roof needs to be clean, too.

Let’s talk about a few causes of dirty shingles, and what you can do to spruce them up…

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Thousands Of Central Ohio Homes Poised For Reroofing

In 2006 Hurricane Ike ravaged through Ohio, destroying many families homes and causing up to $1 billion in damages. And in 2006 Newman Roofing helped many Central Ohio families replace their roofs and recover from the storm, and we’d like help these families again! Since roofs in 2006 only had a lifespan of approximately 10 years this means that there are thousands of neighborhood roofs throughout Sunbury, Delaware, Lewis Center, Powell, Dublin, Worthington, Upper Arlington and surrounding communities due to be replaced.

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Roofing Replacement Done Right: What You Can Avoid

Roofing replacement isn’t an easy task, and a lot can go wrong if it is done incorrectly. Before you call for your roofing replacement contractor, here are a few things that you need to look out for. We’ve also included the simplest solutions to these problems that cause the biggest headaches.

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I Saw the Sign: How to Spot and Deal with Water Damage

Water damage might not seem like a big deal, but when it really starts to set in, it can start hurting your wallet. Spotting and identifying the early signs of water damage can go a long way to helping you save more. We also give you the best cost-effective solutions to helping you deal with these problems before they grow.

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The Worst That Could Happen: Don’t Delay Roof Repairs

For whatever reason, it’s often easy for people to pass up on much-needed roofing repairs or replacements. Considering that your roof can often take quite a beating from time and the elements, it’s not a mind-set that will serve you well. That’s why Newman Roofing advocates conscientiousness when it comes to your roofing needs, as this approach usually leads to much bigger savings in the long run.

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