Precision Department: Removing, preserving and re-setting thousands of terra cotta tiles

It’s gratifying to help homeowners re-use their roofing material because of its quality and longevity. This Lee’s Summit homeowner was experiencing leaks, but its Ludowici terra cotta clay tile was holding firm. Instead, the waterproof underlayment beneath the tiles had deteriorated and allowed moisture to penetrate. Our task was to remove the underlayment while preserving all the Ludowici tiles. Once a new waterproof membrane was installed, thousands of tiles were re-attached to the roof of this lakeside home. The key? Quality materials that last and a team experienced in giving roofs TLC.

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Composition roofing: Colorful styles and textures combine with economic options

Automotive pioneer Henry Ford famously remarked that customers could have any color Model T they wanted – so long as it was black. Some homeowners might assume the same limitation applies to composition (also known as asphalt) shingles. However, the reality is quite different. Composition roofing, the most popular choice across the United States, is available in a wide range of colors, textures, and styles, allowing homeowners to find a customized look for their home. 

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Budget-friendly composition roofs deliver high-end curb appeal

When homeowners in Shawnee, Kansas, needed a roof replacement, they chose Fidler on the Roof KC and black walnut composition shingles from Tamko. These impact-resistant Titan XT shingles not only have curb appeal, they’re durable and stand up to high winds. Composition roofing (sometimes called asphalt shingles) is the most popular style in America and the most budget friendly.

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Composition roofing + copper accents = a dynamic roofing combination in Olathe

If you're considering roofing options, composition roofing paired with copper is a winning combination. Composition roofing, also known as asphalt shingles, is the most popular and cost-effective roofing choice in the U.S. It offers a broad range of colors and textures, making it easy to find a style that suits your home. Plus, it’s environmentally friendly since it can be recycled, and it boasts impressive durability.

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Copper Roofing Created on Site by Fidler on the Roof KC

Copper has been used on roofs for millennia. Although some roofs are made completely of copper, most homeowners use the material for decorative yet functional elements. Fidler creates custom copper components on site. This eliminates lead time and allows for instant adaptations. Products include copper ridge and chimney caps, flashing and valleys and cupolas (domed fixtures atop roofs).

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Custom copper: The proper topper

We never settle for “good enough” because a dependable roof is not optional. It must be waterproof, durable – and for many clients – stylish. Speaking of style, copper features are popular. Because we want to create a custom look for each homeowner, we fabricate many of our own copper components.

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Video: Aspen wood roof renewed with fire-resistant Davinci shake

While we always strive for new heights of client service, but a project in Aspen, Colorado (elevation 8,000) made accomplishing this goal inevitable. A referral from a satisfied client led us to a Rocky Mountain home with a cedar shake roof that was reaching the end of its lifespan. The "second act" for this roof began with the installation of DaVinci Roofscapes Multi-Width Shake, a durable and attractive synthetic alternative to traditional wood shake.

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Fidler re-uses roofing tiles on this historic Kansas City Home

A historic Kansas City home was experiencing a leaky roof. But its Ludowici roof tiles were in fine shape. That meant the problem was underneath miles and miles of quality tiles. Fidler on the Roof KC was contracted to remove all of those tiles, seal then roof, then re-attach the original tiles. It was a trifecta that solved the problem, maintained the roof’s dynamic appearance and kept tons of debris out of the landfill.

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