Monthly Archives: April 2011

Why Gutters Are Important

Posted on April 25, 2011 by admin

Most people pay little attention to their gutters, however, they are important and require some preventative maintenance. The function of a durable and functional gutter system is very important to the protection of your home or business. Here are some … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips | Tagged Arrowhead, Caulking, Fascia, Flower Beds, Gutter System, Gutters And Downspouts, Gutters Downspouts, Health Condition, Health Problems, Interior Walls, Leaks, Mold Growth, Necessary Pieces, Paint, Preventative Maintenance, Rainwater, Roofing, Serious Health, Silicone Caulk, Water Damage | Comments Off

How Do I Know If My Roof Has Damage

Posted on April 23, 2011 by admin

Your roof system may look fine when you’re standing in front and looking up but it requires a trained professional to go up on your roof and assess your situation. We are experts at inspection and assessment of hail damage. … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Arrowhead, Company Adjusters, Contracts, Damages, Free Estimates, Hail Damage, Insurance, Insurance Company, Roof System, Roofing, Storms, Straightforward Answers | Comments Off

TULSA AND KANSAS CITY HIT WITH HAILSTORMS

Posted on April 23, 2011 by admin

Tulsa and Kansas City homes were hit by large hail recently! If you think your roof has damage, call us for FREE damage inspection and estimate. We are experts at roofing damage assessment and we work with all Insurance providers. … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Damage Assessment, Free Damage, Hail, Hailstorms, Insurance, Insurance Providers, Kansas City, Roofing, Tulsa Homes | Comments Off

SAVE ENERGY WHEN YOU RE-DECK YOUR HOME

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

Recently we worked with a homeowner to improve the energy efficiency of her home by installing radiant barrier decking (Tech-Shield) and Lifetime GAF Cool Series shingles. The color selected was weather wood. When we contacted the GAF’s Technical Department we … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips | Tagged Address, Arrowhead, Damage Assessments, Decking, Energy Costs, Energy Efficiency, Free Estimates, Gaf, Home Call, Lifetime, Radiant Barrier, Roofing, Shakes, Storm Damage, Weather Wood, Wood Shingles | Comments Off

Salesmen Needed- Kansas City

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

Arrowhead is currently hiring experienced salesmen for our Kansas City location. You must have a minimum of five years experience in the home improvement industry and knowledge of the insurance replacement industry. We will not consider anyone without experience. If … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Arrowhead, City Location, Employment Application, Home Improvement Industry, Insurance, Insurance Replacement, Kansas City, Salesmen, Work History | Comments Off

WANT TO FAUX PAINT A ROOM or WALL

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin

Paint the wall a solid color. This will be your background color. Allow the paint to dry for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Select an acrylic paint color that contrasts nicely with the background color. Prepare and tint a … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips | Tagged Acrylic Paint, Adequate Ventilation, Arrowhead, Background Color, Cardboard, Desired Effect, Drywall, Faux Finishes, Faux Paint, Faux Painting, Glaze Color, Internet Magazines, Irregular Walls, Paint Color, Paint Store, Painting Project, Remodel, Rubber Gloves, Smooth Wall, Wall Surface | Comments Off

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Energy Star®

Posted on April 4, 2011 by admin

Q: What is ENERGY STAR®? A: ENERGY STAR® is a program created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intended to create a partnership between the Federal government and manufacturers of energy-efficient products. Q: What is the primary purpose of the ENERGY STAR® … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips | Tagged Appliances, Choices, Consumers, Energy Efficient Products, Energy Star Logo, Energy Star Program, Environmental Protection Agency, Epa, Federal Government, Metro, Partnership, Roofing Product, Roofs, Slope Roofing, Slopes, Soap And Water, Specimens, Star Partners | Comments Off

RADIANT BARRIER DECKING and FOIL

Posted on April 3, 2011 by admin

Solar energy is absorbed by a roof, heating the roof sheathing and causing the underside of the sheathing and the roof framing to radiate heat downward toward the attic floor. When a radiant barrier is placed directly underneath the roofing … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips | Tagged Air Gap, Aluminum Foil, Attic Floor, Barrier Properties, Emissivity, Foil Radiant Barrier, Foil Side, Heat Losses, Humid Area, Indoor Heat, Radiant Barrier Foil, Radiant Barrier Sheathing, Radiant Barriers, Reflective Piece, Reflective Radiant Barrier, Roof Decking, Roof Sheathing, Roofing Material, Type Material, Vapor Barrier | Comments Off

HOLY HAIL!!!! CHECK THIS OUT

Posted on April 2, 2011 by admin

Damage caused by wind and hail cost State Farm Insurance Company and its policyholders more than $3.2 billion in 2010. The states with the most wind/hail losses include: Illinois-44,000 claims, average cost per claim $8,150 Texas-36,000 claims, average cost per claim $9,427 … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Arrowhead, Estimates, Hail Damage, Insurance, Losses, Nbsp, Policyholders, Roofing, State Farm, State Farm Insurance, State Farm Insurance Company, Wind Farm | Comments Off

APRIL TIP OF THE MONTH

Posted on April 1, 2011 by admin

Now is the time to start working on projects that you’ve postponed during the winter. As the days get longer, so does the opportunity to get more things done and out of the way: Check your roofing for needed repairs … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips | Tagged Arrowhead, Bald Areas, Bathtubs, Blisters, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Caulking, Fire Water, Flat Roofs, Fresh Batteries, Insurance Policies, Interior Painting, Roofing, Seams, Smoke Alarm, Soffit, Spring Flower, Sprinkler Systems, Touchups, Window Areas | Comments Off