Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Roofing in Montgomery County Texas 2026

 As many homeowners navigate the policy changes for their homes, prices have shot up. The cost of rebuilding a home has risen in the past 5 years. The insurance world has risen with it.  It's a frustrating position when you budget for a policy and it doubles in 5 years. As a contractor for over 30yrs, let me tell you what I have found helps many of my clients who have found themselves swimming thru hoards of agents looking for a better policy with the same coverage. 

The uptick in calls and emails I get on the insurance problem, isn't shocking, but the reasons are. The standard call is the inspection says our roof is older than 11yrs and they will not cover the roof anymore. If it's a past client, we have paperwork that most of the time I can pull out and send to the property owner that verifies the age and quality of the roof. If necessary we can go out, walk the roof and see what could be the issue for the inspector being concerned with the roofs age.  Sometimes it's a plumbing vent going bad, stains, lichen, varmint damage, you get the drift. I can write up a professionals report and send it in and most of the time, the insurance company will accept it. It's much more difficult when I have no idea the age of the roof. It also has me asking whether to advise my clients to buy roofing materials that last longer if insurance is going to declare them insufficient at 11yrs. Who knows.  I spoke with an agent and asked, what necessitates the inspection? He told me it's literally just like reaching in the spinning wheel and pulling out a ball for Bingo. They pull so many and if you happen to avoid it, good for you. I'm sure technology is catching up, because now most insurance companies ask you for a roof receipt when shopping or if you replace it to add this to the file.

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 If your roof is looking pretty rough, don't think about shopping for a better cost on your policy. I've seen so many owners end up getting a new policy with a better rate, only to have the new carrier send the inspector out and they find the roof portion of the new policy will be dropped for a decayed roof. Lots of these old roofs are still functioning fine. The elements in the air, ventilation and trees can make a 5-8yr old roof, look like it's at the end of life. You're better off keeping your existing policy. If you have to make some changes then I would first look at the deductible portion of your policy. If you are in a 1% situation, ask what the changes would be for a 2 or 3% deductible. This will help you get a few more years out of the roof and save some cost. If you find your self in a no win place, you can find help here. I've talked my way out of 100's of roof jobs by helping people get policy coverage with the roof they have.                                                                                                                                                                                                   https://www.texasfairplan.org/                                                                         


The TFPA is set up by the Texas Legislature to cover any Texas property owner.

The insurance world is moving towards an IBHS, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety. I heard about it in the summer of 2025, but it hasn't been confirmed by many carriers. I have a feeling it's probably coming, but we will have to wait and see. To keep from boring readers, it is essentially the same installation guide roofers follow when we have a Texas Windstorm installation. We have a material, decking and completion inspection by engineers. In over 30yrs in roofing, I have my own ideas about what works and whats a waste of good men's time and money. Don't waste your money on hype of a salesman talking about 200mph shingles. From all the Hurricanes and tornado damaged homes I've been on, the shingles are still stuck to the decking, while the decking blew off the house. Be smart. If Texas Discount Roofing can help you, let us know.  

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Here is the disclaimer garbage.  This is all my professional opinion. I don't sell insurance but I have common sense. 

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Willis TX Roof ventilation

 Every home needs it and every home requires a different solution. Ridgevent works great in some situations, but so does a good positive air flow from a roof fan.  An electric powervent provides positive air flow with minimal cost on energy.  If you have enough sunlight, look at a solar option.  Just like everything you buy, solar vents are not all equal.  The $300 vent from Amazon, Ebay or the local home improvement store isn't going to give you the airflow or longevity of a quality fan.  Minimum wattage for a good solar attic fan starts at 35watts.  As far as quality, AtticBreeze has been my go to solar fan since 2006.  I've never had a call back on their fans.  They're made in South Texas and carry a lifetime ltd warranty.  The 45watt is the favorite for my team.  It'll vent up to 3100sq ft attics and the 45watt motor is strong and reliable.  Solar fans need sun.  If you decide to try a solar fan, make sure your roof isn't covered by shade, or you're just wasting money.  Take a look at your roof during the day and see just where the sunlight hits.  The fan will still run with light, but with direct sun, it's working at peak efficiency.  You'll spend a little more money, but the longevity of the fan will be worth it.  


 The solar panel on the AB is able to tilt, so you can install it on the southside and lift the solar panel to catch that morning or evening sun. 

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Raccoon in the Attic and the Roofer

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 I like Raccoons.  Growing up in Southeast Texas, we saved time and syllables, by just calling them, Coons.  Now the term has been hijacked by the verbal police that their feelings get hurt.  Back to Raccoons.  They are very interesting to watch.  If you've never held a baby Raccoon in your hands, you can't understand how cool they are..... well, until they try to tear your home apart. 

My first roofing encounter with the furry, lonestar ranger, bandit was in the ealy 90's.  I climbed to the 2nd story of a home located in The Woodlands Texas.  The home sat on the lake, which meant the wind was whipping that day.  After using the 32ft extension ladder to get to the roof, my information told me the chimney was leaking after the last rain.  As I carefully made my way across the steep pitched shingle roof, I found a valley, that I could navigate with the roofer walk. The walk means not standing in the bottom of the valley, but rather placing each step, about 2 ft out of the valley and shifting your weight, like walking rocks across a stream.  I fnally get to the area where I can see the 2 chimneys.  Great, 2 chimneys.  Which one is it.  I can see the one closest to me, on the water's side.  I don't see any siding damage or anything unusual, so I move over the ridge to see the other.  Ah!!.  I see rotted siding, on the roof.  I slide down to the chimney, and notice a big pile of Scat.  Scat:  Animal #2.  I realize it's Raccoon Scat.  As I look around the wooden chimney, I dont see any other damage.  The roof is fairly steep, so I'm moving very slow and careful.  I stoop down, behind the chimney and look into the hole to check the framing.  That's when I came face to face with the new squatter.  I had flash backs of Jerry Clower, telling the story of Marcel Ledbetter and the wildcat.  I wasn't expecting to have eye contact with the bandit.  It was one of those times when you look at someone across the room and you realize, you made eye contact.  Me and the bandit, had that connection.  I jumped back, but realized, I have no place to run.  The roof is too steep and it's at least 28ft to the landing site if I slip. My heart is racing, hoping I'm not going to have to be involved in combat with this animal.  I managed to back peddle up the slope and return to the ladder.  I don't think I've ever been so happy to be on a ladder.  

I tell you this story, to get to this point.  Once you realize you have an animal in your home, you need to get them out.  Don't close the hole up, before you get them out.  I can tell you horror stories of people doing that and ending up with Raccoons dropping through the sheetrock and tearing up their home.  

You'll read online, all kinds of remedies to get mom to leave her new nest.  Here is a few I've heard.  Put on talk radio, in the attic.  Place a light in the attic and leave it on all the time.  Get a light that flashes and leave it in the attic.  Mothballs.  Now I don't know if any of these work, but I will tell you most guys I have talked with, tell me the best thing to do is trap mom and the kids and give them a ride to a new home.  Remove them.  

The gestation time for mother Raccoons is around February.  She will start looking in January for that nice den for the family to be raised.  Why she will pick your home?  Not sure.  Usually they find a place on your roof that the decking or siding is soft and they will dig their way in.  

I was looking at a home in a local neighborhood and noticed a roofer on the house next door. When he left, the lady ask me if I could give her an estimate on the roof. She said 2 roofers had looked at it and she wanted another estimate.  She told me the 1st roofer told her the home had been hit by lightning.  Roofer number 2, said he had no idea, what had happened.  The minute I could see the dozen spots on the roof, I looked down at her and said, you have a Raccoon. 

 

It's amazing the damage that a Raccoon will do to your home.  I had a call to look at a roof that I had replaced, just a year before, during a realestate sale.  The new owner said she had several leaks in the house.  I thought it was odd to have leaks on a new home.  When I got there, I noticed 2 ft circles on the ceiling in 3 rooms.  They looked like water leaks on the sheetrock.  When I climbed in the attic, it looked like someone had taken a wheelbarrow and dumped piles of Coon Scat in several areas.  I couldn't believe what I was seeing.  Never have I ever seen something like that.  I don't know how you go about removing all that.  I say all of that to tell you, they aren't something to just wait till the babies are of age and they move out.  They do real damage.  

I've had some good success with at product called , RAT MAGIC
It keeps squirrels, rats and evidently Raccoons away.  I've had several customers use it with great success.  You might try it.  Throw it in the attic.  






 



 

Monday, February 21, 2022

GETTING A ROOFING ESTIMATE, Willis Texas

 

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What's the way to go about getting aTexas Discount Roofing estimate? The majority of inquiries for estimates, come in from referrals. 

#1.   Email for an estimate;    This is the top way contact for an estimate is made with Texas Discount Roofing.  It allows for after hours information to get to us and lots of details can be included.  It's not uncommon for emails to come in at all hours of the morning and night.  

#2.   Phone for an estimate:    Always a simple way to ask for a cost on replacing a roof or a repair.  We aren't going to be able to give you a replacement cost, or a repair cost over the phone.  We have to put our eyes on it.  There are too many things that figure into a cost.  Pitch, product condition, height, accessibility, location..etc...

Getting a cost is what the majority of customers inquire about.  There is always the 2% that just tell us, go fix it and send a bill.  They are always customers we have a long relationship with.  

It's always Texas Discount Roofing's goal to get you an estimate, as fast as possible.  That includes a written estimate, detailing what is involved with the project.  

Every project is different.  Flat roofs, or shingle roofs. 

What shape is the framing and decking?

The price we quote, will be the price you pay.  

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Monday, March 1, 2021

New Shingle Problems

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I went to look at this home, because the owner was selling it and the inspection report showed the shingles weren't sticking.  When I got there, I could see that the shingles looked as though they had been wind blown up.  

A 3yr old roof should have sealed down by now.  When I climbed up, what i found was the plastic wrapper that the bundles come in, had stuck to the shingle tar strip.  I looked across the roof and I could find that top shingle easily.  

This home measured out at 4k sq ft.  Thats the possibility of 120 shingles, not sticking.  What a nightmare for the seller.  The new shingles are just enough of a shade off, they don't match.  

All of this could have been solved, by just throwing that top shingle away.  5 bundles worth of shingles.  $150......  Very rare I see that many shingles with plastic on the tar strip.   Just a lazy or uninformed installer.  The seal strip is there for a reason.  Its your wind protection. 

 

Roof Leak Conroe Texas

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The snow blew up the phones on the 14th of February.  Texans that don't put Ice and Watershield in valleys and seal their vents down, found out that ice and snow, sitting on your roof cause leaks.  

These plastic airhawks, are your next enemy.  The snow backs up against them and just sits there.  90% of the time, they are either cracked, or they distorted from the sun.  I don't use them.  If I see one on a home, you can almost be assured, it leaks.  

They all seem to crack in the same spot.  If you need an airhawk, buy a metal one.  They work good.  They don't crack and squirrels won't use them as an entry point their den.  


Saturday, September 7, 2019

Lake Conroe Roof repair

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If you have an annoying leak that the other guys can't find, call the pro's.
We can find that leak and give you a free estimate to fix it.  Small repairs
 to large repairs.  Talk to someone that will give you the truth and put it in writing.  Texas Discount Roofing warranties what we repair. 
That's why we've been Montgomery counties choice for over 20 years. 

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018

The Woodlands Roof Repairs

     I may be the only person on the planet that enjoys a good
challenging roof leak.  I can usually find them, but sometimes it takes a while.  I was in The Woodlands looking for a leak around a skylight.  The client had some good information, that helped me eliminate certain culprits that I would normally look for.  The leak was coming at the top of the chase.  I asked if they were seeing water coming off the frame of the light.  Nope, no water there.  The previous repair guy had charged a rather large fee and didn't fix the issue.  She said they had come back, but it was still leaking.  They blamed the skylight was bad.  My theory was if the light was bad, water wouldn't be coming from the top.  It had to be a flashing issue or something up above.  I was right.
   
     I pulled 3 rows of shingles off, just above the skylight pan.  When I pulled the 3rd row off, there it was.  A nail was installed, too close to the butt joint.  Over the 7yrs since the roof was installed, the nail had rusted out, until it was completely gone.  Water trails are easy to find on the old15 organic felt papers.  This was a simple fix.  It was in the front of the house, so appearance is always a concern.  I tried to save the shingles, but they were glued to each other.  I installed new shingles and when I finished, you would have to really be looking to tell it was repaired.

 This photo to the left was one I looked at off Gosling.  The roofer that came out, didn't care about appearance or anything a professional roofer would have done.  After all this mess, it still leaked.  Now they have a horrible patch job, on a new roof.  The worst part, it wasn't the flashing leaking.  The chimney cap was cracked and in need of some serious help.  Don't let someone do this kind of work on your home.

     I use more synthetic underlayments, instead of the old organic felts.  #15 and #30.  They still make them, but for safety, I like the synthetics, much better.  There is a difference in synthetics.  Some are ASTM /rated 15.  I prefer the ASTM 30.  It doesn't rip when you walk on anything more than a  7/12.
When it comes to leaks, I guess the synthetics may make it a little more difficult to find leaks, since they don't decay like the old felts.   I haven't ran across that issue yet, but I'm sure it's coming.

     If you live in The Woodlands, Conroe, Cleveland, North Houston and need a repair.  Call us.
We are one of the few full service roofing companies, that do repairs.  We will come out and give you a free estimate for repair.  If we have it on our box truck, we'll do it while we are there.  Their is a reason that more people tell me we are the most trusted roofing company in the area.  I plan on keeping it that way.

936.756.9223       Paul
Texas Discount Roofing LLC.      Roof Repairs contact us here.

Monday, November 12, 2018

Put your business out there

When I find a business to brag about, I do it.  Max Marketing has outfitted the Texas Discount Roofing Bunch for about 7yrs.  In the construction business, its hot in the summer.
I hate having a sweaty, hot shirt.  Max Marketing company, put me in the dri fit
shirts and I've never been so happy.  It's a quick turn around and a local shop.
In the winter, the company printed hoodies are a life saver.  Great pricing and just what I need.
Great ideas on gifts, pens, hats, jackets, banners, you name it.


Thanks again to Dana and the fine marketing items we buy from Max Marketing.

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Finding a roofing contractor

"I wish I had talked to you first"   I've heard it dozens of times.  I know I've said it, several times in my purchase history.  Most of the time decisions are made, because of zero time to do research.  It happens. I'll equate it to my personal homes, kitchen remodel.  I decided to go with the local countertop company.  Big location.  Nice website.  When It came to mine though, they messed up.  16 weeks to get it fixed.  Even as cautious as I am, I felt betrayed. If you're like me, you love to pay your bills.  Nothing feels better than having the funds to pay for services rendered.  Now how do you go about not getting taken?  Well, lets see what my 30yrs as a business owner can tell you.
Don't fall for the high pressure, "The shingle manufactures have announced a shortage"  When they say this, just tell them thanks and shut the door.  "If you don't sign today, you could be waiting several months"  Go ahead and skip this guy.  The only one waiting for several months will be him thinking you'll call back.  A good salesman is there to give you what you asked for.  If you want an estimate, they'll give you an estimate.  If the salesman sees something that could be a potential problem, he'll list it on the estimate.  20yrs ago, we would fill out an estimate, right there, on the spot.
It doesn't happen all the time, because homes have gotten more complicated.  The guy that quotes you a price by the square foot and never measures your house, just use that quote to absorb the drippings from your next crawfish boil.  The never ending calls from roofers, telling you they will beat the other guys price.  They don't know the other guys price.  They didn't give you their best price up front.  It's lunacy.  The very best is the guy that shows up and doesn't have a ladder.  Don't bother with this guy.  Who knows what he's thinking.  You have to use your best judgement.  Don't trust everything you see or hear from all the internet business sites.  There's a roofer in my area, that has a great rating with the BBB, but yet every year I get callers complaining about his shotty roofing practices. I guess it does come down to money.  Anyway, word of mouth is probably one of the best options you have.  I get half our jobs from referral.  Nothing wrong with doing good work.  Remember your other option.  Dig in the garage and find that old phone book.  Lots of good, reliable, well established companies still use the old yellow pages.  Some things never go out of style.  I laughed at the Pinto, the AMC Pacer.  Now, people pay big bucks for them.  
I caught all of this rot before I gave the bid. This would have been a surprise to the property owner without
TEXAS DISCOUNT ROOFING 
 

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We will never pressure you to sign a contract or bother you after you receive our estimate.
If the supplier has product on sale, you get the sales price.  You pay, what we pay.  Since we have credit accounts with the largest shingle suppliers in the nation, you get the best price.  While doing  your estimate, we will include rotted decking or other issues on your proposal.  They will be included or listed as options.
Texas Discount Roofing will give you our best price, right up front.
Our Platinum Price guarantee, says that  " The Price we quote, is the price you pay"

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Texas Discount Roofing, takes all forms of payment,  Check, Cash, Credit Card*
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If your property is around these areas, we service them. Montgomery, Lake Conroe, Walden, Bentwater, April Sound, Rivershire, River Plantation, Indian Forest, Corinthian Point, Robin Wood, Wood Crest, Crystal Creek, Emerson Estates, Wedgewood, Woodforest, Magnolia, Conroe, The Woodlands, Panther Creek, Alden Bridge, Holly Hills, Rayford, Imperial Oaks, Lone Star Ranch, Northridge Forest, Benders Landing, Fox Run, Legends, Porter Heights, Valley Ranch, Cleveland, Woodbranch, Plum Grove, New Waverly, Cut n Shoot, Humble, Splendora, Fostoria

                                                                    

Friday, November 9, 2018

What is the general cost of a roof repair?

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We all like to know the cost of something, before we purchase.  I get alot of calls, wanting to know the cost of repair over the phone.  There are so many variables in the roofing business that apply to every repair.  Slope, location, difficulty, availability of product, etc.  I say all this to get to this point.
With all the repair calls, most people, have no idea what to expect.  Here is an idea of a few repairs and what our charge was.  This might give you an idea of what to expect.
Leaking roof , 3 tab shingle, OSB 7/16, 24" center framing.  Older weatheredwood shingle.
This is a $472. repair.  

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

LEXISNEXIS AND YOUR DENIED ROOFING CLAIM.



I've talked about this before.  C.L.U.E.  The Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange.  This exchange is managed by Lexisnexis Risk Solutions.  Insurance companies report all claims to this exchange.  They collect these claims and score you on them.  They include auto, property, business, etc.  Don't just assume they only collect insurance information. They collect all sorts of information about you. Your business, claim history, judgements, claims and much more. What you may not know is they also provide this information to the public if you request it.  Now they aren't going to provide you with all the info they have on you, because you haven't been cleared through their intense background checks, or paid for the information.  Now all this is not what I want to focus on.  It's too much information that I am not familiar with and frankly, nothing I can do to suppress it.  What I do want to cover is your Homes insurance claims.

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You may have had some insurance claims on your property or business in the past few years.  If you did, they are listed on the C.L.U.E list.  LexisNexis retains and reports these claims to insurance companies that are members of C.L.U.E.  Now let me get to my specific point.  Bear with me.
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You have a storm that comes through and a bunch of roof signs start showing up on telephone polls in your neighborhood.  You're at home about to eat supper and a knock at the door. After getting up from the table and pushing aside your yapping Boston Terrier, you open the door to find a guy telling you he is there for your roof inspection.  You are puzzled and don't understand, so he explains your neighbors all were hit by the storm and you probably have roof damage and blah blah blah...To get rid of him and back to the table, you say, take a look.  After a couple of minutes the knock is back and we repeat the scenario.  He tells you that you have damage and you need to call your insurance carrier.  He tries to pressure you into a form, saying how he will take care of everything,blah blah. ....  You call your adjuster.  They ask you if a roofer has been out.  You say yes.  They schedule the adjuster.  The adjuster comes and sees no damage.  Now you call the roofer and he says, well, your neighbors have damage.  You call the adjuster again.  He wants to meet the roofer.  The roofer shows up and can't find damage, because, the roofer has nothing to lose by telling you to make the call.  You don't know it, but this is going to cost you.  A couple of weeks go by and you get a letter from the insurance company telling you that they didn't find any damage.  Guess what.  Lexisnexis now list your name and address as having a claim.  It doesn't say "you made a call and the adjuster says nothing was found to be damaged"  It says, OH, I see you had a claim a couple of months ago.  This is the problem.  With this report, if you call to get another insurance quote, they are going to see this as a claim.  Now, don't get to hot.  I'm going to tell you something that will help.  How do I know?  Because I've had this happen to so many clients, I did some research.

Lexisnexis has on their website, the ability to sign in and add to your report that the claim was denied and they found no damage.  Now my question is, does this actually mean the next insurance quote, will see that as a non claim?  I'm not so sure. Now I got this from a pretty good source, but haven't confirmed it.  The Fair Accurate Credit Transaction Act, which allowed us to get a copy of our credit report, free, once a year, also applies to the C.L.U.E.  I like to trust my sources, but we'll see.  It's worth a try.

Go on the Lexisnexis website and look at how you can clean up the information that has been reported on you.  Listing a claim, when you simply made a call.  You can get a copy of your report on their site.  You can also sign up to suppress information that they share.  You can't suppress their paying customers, but you can the general public.                            https://www.lexisnexis.com/privacy

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Discount Roofing and the Metal Roof

This past year I worked on an office building in downtown Humble.  We installed a metal roof where a composition roof was failing.  I've always shopped around for the best deal, not just for me, but for the property owner.  I was pretty amazed to see the difference in pricing for the exact same panel.  Every manufacture makes panels that resemble others, they just call them something different.  After shopping 5 dealers that I use, I found one that saved my customer almost $1600.  It was alot of time on the phone, but it was truly a win. 

When you shop for a metal roof, make sure you compare the panels to each manufacture.  Some panels may look the same, but may not have a foot or base on one side, making them less expensive.  These cheaper panels, also will show the seam more than a footed panel.  Make sure the panel you choose is designed for open purlins or a sheeted deck.  You'll find yourself in trouble if you purchase a panel that requires a solid deck and you have open purlins.


Roof Dryer Vent Clogged



     Designs for homes have changed when it comes to the dryer vent piping.  Traditional homes thru the 80's saw the vent run out the side of the house.  Laundry rooms were designed near the garage, or near an outside wall.  Now, architects choose the roof to vent the hot air.  It becomes a problem when you have laundry rooms in the middle of a home, or as I see in some homes, more than one laundry.  Unless there was a plan to vent thru the slab, you have to send it up.  
     Dryer vents have very fine threads of your clothing that is lost in every wash.  Next time you clean your dryer vent, put one drop of water on the lint.  This causes the lint to become solid.  That's what happens on the roof vent.  The moisture that is present outside, eventually causes the lint to solidify.  Rain makes it even worse. When the vent begins to clog, you dryer no longer is efficient.  It will either blow the line loose, this is what you hope happens, or the dryer will burn itself up.  If you notice your dryer taking longer to do the job, or it smells like its burning.  Make sure to check the vent.  Sometimes they will blow off in the attic and spread lint all over.  Code requires that dryers vent to the outside.  Venting in the attic is a no no.  
     When I replace roofs, I always check the vent to make sure it's clean.  I've tried all the roof vents to see if any perform any better.  Not really.  The ones with a flapper door end up getting lint stuck, not allowing the door to close off.  Eventually they clog.  It's just one of those things your going to have to deal with.  Call your roofer or handyman to check your vent for you.  Very rare do I find the whole pipe is a problem.  Normally it's just the vent.  Take it apart and clean it.  Put it back on.  

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Discount Roofing Cupola Install, Willis

 Cu-Po-la
(kyou' puh luh)  Its a funny name and most people don't know what to call it.  Some are big enough that I've crawled inside them.  Others are simple, lightweight and strictly visual.  The latest option I've seen is using them to put your alarm system speaker or as a ventilation option.  When using them as a ventilation option, it can be simply passive or a powered fan, placed inside that pulls air out of the attic.  

If you have a carpenter with some patience and time, they are simple to build.  The other option is to purchase a prefab one for your homes pitch. The 
ready made ones, are always easier to install because they are much lighter.  Cost starts at $100 -
$500 for a nice, clean cupola.

If you have a long ridge, or a plain looking area of your roof, consider installing one.  It can really change the look.  The one pictured here, was ordered and installed when the home was built.  The 
weathervane option makes for a neat conversation, but like this one, we had to remove it and fasten it properly.  It took a little rebuilding, but if it had been installed properly the first time, it would have given many years of service.   






Monday, September 30, 2013

Conroe Texas Roofing

 
Going through the drought for the last couple of years, has hidden alot of leaks on homes.  The small rains don't seem to show the problems until it's rotted the structure below it.  When working on any area that seems to be unusual, look for someone experienced in waterproofing products that actually work.  Reading the back of the bag of shingles is one thing, but waterproofing a flat roof patio or home is another.  We understand these issues and have a product that delivers solutions. 
Texas Discount Roofing provides a material and labor warranty above any local roofing companies.
Our experience and years of satisfied customers tops any company in Montgomery County. Years of quality service are what keep the phones ringing everyday.We are a registered corporation with the State of Texas.  Call or email us for a free, no hassle, professional estimate.  www.shingleman.com
Texas Discount Roofing services Montgomery, Walker, San Jacinto, Liberty, Grimes and Polk Counties.

Note:  If you have any questions about a project or just need some direction, email me and I will gladly help you out.  My email box is constantly getting questions, so bear with me and I will respond as quickly as possible.  Eating lunch, so back to work!
  

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Residential Flat Roof Solutions


For years Discount Roofing, struggled to find a quality flat roof material to install, on what we considered, true, no slope roofs. The modifieds work fine when some sort of pitch is available. Be it GTA or GMS, dealing with modifieds in the winter also was a real problem. A GMS couldn’t be applied properly. Now the modifieds have evolved into the peel and seal. They too work fine when dealing with some slope, but none of these will accept ponding of any type.
The old Type 3 asphalt was messy and smelled the neighborhood. With a cap sheet it seemed to work for a while, but any movement of the home and the old type 3 asphalt cracked like peanut brittle. Any of these cap sheets that have a polyester, modified base will not last with any type of ponding. This led Discount Roofing to search for a product that I felt good installing. This led to EPDM.
I’ve been installing EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) since 1997. It’s the one product that allows me and the customer to sleep well during a rain storm. I’ve never had a call back on an EPDM roof install. Texas Discount Roofing finished this boat house on Lake Conroe, eliminating years of problems with the old tar and gravel roof. Ponding problems are no problem with this product. Picture an innertube material and that’s essentially what you have. It is available in many different sizes and we try to eliminate as many seams as possible. Our next EPDM install is a flat roof home in River Plantation. We will be removing a Tar and Gravel and installing a much better roof, that the owner will eventually install a floating deck on top of. We’ve had a working relationship with one of the top deck builders on Lake Conroe for the past 15yrs. We are happy to refer him to finish out your flat roof deck.Texas Discount Roofing LLC, can solve your residential roofing problems.www.shingleman.com   936.756.9223

Monday, August 15, 2011

Shepherd First.


We didn't have any problems with this church.  It was a straight forward roof.    We replaced a few sheets of  bad decking.  After meeting the adjuster, we determined that storm damage had decreased the life expectancy and the ability of this roof to protect the interior.  The old OC 20yr green had to go and a new OC 25yr supreme looked much better.  Ventilation has been supplied by "4" lifetime, GAF powered vents with a full, end to end baffled, ridgevent.                   Thanks to the church for trusting our company with your project. 

Call us for your next roof project:  936.444.3606

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Navasota to Liberty, Houston to Trinity, We have Discount roofing prices


 

     With the cost of roofing material going up, I still have some pricing that no-one else can beat.  Give us a call or email.  I can give you a free, no hassle estimate.  If the price of a full replacement is just not in your budget, let me give you an estimate for repair.  Wait a year or two and the price of shingles might come down.  I offer cash discounts.  All major credit cards accepted.

Texas Discount Roofing LLC.
Willis, Texas
936.444. 3606
discountroofing@gmail.com