Their relationship needed a little TLC, just like their roof
Will they defer maintenance? Or invest in what really matters?
“Romance & The Roof” is a novel published by Fidler on the Roof KC’s publishing house, Rise Above Books, which doesn’t actually exist.
Roofer’s Note: We didn’t actually publish this novel. But if we did write one, this would be it. The moral of the story: Take care of your relationships … and your roof.
It was love at first sight.
There was beauty. There was passion – a gleam in the eyes.
But they slowly grew apart. Other things took priority. Then one day: catastrophe.
Of course we’re talking about a home owner and her roof. Do the two of you need to get reacquainted?
“It’s easy to take a roof – or a relationship – for granted: “Honey, I told you I loved you 20 years ago and if anything changes I’ll let you know.” ”
Which brings us to your roof. It’s quietly enduring blazing summers and bone chilling winters. Ice, rain and blasting UV rays. But it’s lonely up there. Sometimes it needs a little TLC.
Love the roof you’re with
Severe weather, of course, is known to knock a few (or a lot) of things loose. Sure, you can climb up that rickety ladder after a storm and play gravity roulette. Then you can slip-n-slide on the wet surface, occasionally looking down to see where you might land. But let’s say (and we hope) you get there safely, what exactly are you looking for? A gaping hole? You’d certainly see that. But damage from hail, for example, isn’t necessarily visible to the lay person’s eye. But it’s destructive nonetheless.
And there’s this: You find one shingle in the yard. Is it symptomatic of more damage? Or is it literally just one shingle? Is it worth scaling 30 vertical feet to find out?
“Honey, what are these strange shingles doing in our yard?”
There’s a better way. Fidler on the Roof KC, a business born in Kansas City and owned 100% by locals, offers totally free inspections. Storm? No storm? It doesn’t matter. We’ll check it out for you. If we find nothing, you do nothing. If we find something, you still don’t have to do anything (unless you want to). And yes, we’ll replace a single shingle if that’s what’s needed.
Renewing your vows
In relationships, sometimes one partner needs to grow for harmony to continue. In roofing, there comes a time when the old has to go because of leaks, damage or age. If a replacement is warranted, we provide you a full spectrum of choices. These range from traditional composition (asphalt shingle) roofs to specialty options such as clay tile, slate, concrete, shake and more. And you won’t just love it for its good looks: Our work stands the test of time.
But what do others say? We’re not on Match.com, but our customers give us 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google.
Give us a chance. We can help you fall in love with your roof all over again.
Bringing homeowners and roofs together since 2016.
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