Explore guides, practical tips, and explanations on roof damage, ice and storm repairs, shingle care, and honest contractor estimates from Tom Knotts and the TK Roofing team in Greenwood, Missouri.
Decades of practical roofing knowledge directly from Tom Knotts. Learn how weather impacts your roof, how to spot leaks, and what to expect during repairs.
The ice melts. The roof looks fine. You go about your day. Then, maybe a few days later, there is a brown mark on the ceiling. That is one of the frustrating things about winter roof damage...
Your roof has a pretty good work record. It has been there through thunderstorms, summer heat, freezing weather and every random thing the weather has thrown at your house...
The first sign is usually small enough to ignore. A pale yellow mark near the corner of the ceiling...
Most people do not realize this, but the estimate you receive tells you almost everything about the kind of roofing job you are about to get. Two contractors...
A roof is one of those things most homeowners do not think about until it starts becoming a problem. In Missouri, that timeline can feel shorter than expected...
You ask for a quote, you hear the price, and then the next question usually comes right after - how long is this going to take?...
Not everyday does one sit and debate about how to choose the right roofing contractor. What's more, most people do not plan for this decision...
Most people only think about their roof when something goes wrong. A storm rolls through, you notice a few shingles on the ground...
Some problems are easy to decide on like a broken window gets replaced or a leaking pipe gets fixed. A roof, though, sits in that uncomfortable middle space...
Most homeowners do not replace a roof more than once or twice in their lifetime. So when the time comes, there is usually a mix of questions...
If you have started noticing missing shingles, dark patches, or that slight sag in parts of your roof, the question usually comes quickly after...
Most homeowners pay close attention to their shingles, their tiles, maybe even the flashing around the chimney. But the gutters? Those often get ignored...
Finding a commercial roofing contractor is not hard. You search online, and dozens of names pop up. But finding a good one? That is a different story...
Picking a roof is not just about what looks good on the outside. In the Midwest, especially in places like Missouri, you have got to think bigger...
Most homeowners do not think much about their gutters until they stop working. But the truth is, your gutter system plays a much bigger role...
Missouri homeowners know just how unpredictable the weather can be. One week it is calm and dry, and the next, storms roll through with hail and high winds...
A roof is the most integral part of a house. It plays the same role that a foundation does for your home...
The dreadful winter season is over, and so is the stress of making sure that your roof is alright. The roof is the most important aspect of a home...
Winter can wreak havoc everywhere, and especially on the roof. A roof is designed to protect you from the harsh weather conditions...
A roof is the most important element of any house. It protects us from harsh weather conditions and ensures our well-being at all times...
There are many ways to make your roofs an efficient and cost-effective part of the house. This does mean you opt for do-it-yourself solutions...
Have you ever met someone who believes that DIY roofing solutions are ideal? If you have, then let us ask you to stay away from that person...
When it comes to your roofing needs, you should choose nothing but the best. Your roofs are the most important part of your homes...