Roofing Mistakes

Red flags are your friend, especially when they alert you to asphalt shingle roof problems. It’s best not to ignore them; doing so could elevate a minor problem into a major problem. Being proactive as soon as you notice damage or deterioration will save you headaches, money, and fixing damage that extends beyond the roof. […]

Look around your neighborhood. Chances are you’ll notice that most of the roofs have asphalt shingles. Four out of five homes in this country have asphalt shingles, making them the most popular roofing materials. In this article, we take a look at what asphalt shingles are, why they are a popular roofing material, as well […]

More and more advertisements are popping up that offer power washing services for roofing. At first thought, it makes sense. You can power wash your driveway, siding, car, etc., so what could be wrong with pressure washing a roof? First, we have to look at how power washing works. Pressure washers produce highly pressurized jets […]

All roofs wear over time due to constant exposure to outdoor elements. This makes the installation process crucial in determining the longevity of your roof. Unfortunately, when it’s time for roof repairs, homeowners often find an improperly installed roof as the cause of their roof problems. By knowing how to identify signs of a bad […]

An Ice Dam is a hump of ice that forms at the edge of a roof under certain wintertime conditions and are a common sight during Nebraska winters. It can damage both your roof and the inside of your home, while also putting gutters and downspouts at risk. It’s important to understand that properly installed […]

Hiring an experienced roofing contractor is one of the most important decisions you will make for your home. The cost of replacing or repairing your roof the wrong way is very high and likely something you do not want to put yourself through. The average cost to replace or install a roof ranges from $5,376 […]

Call it a hunch, but you have probably already noticed that Nebraska has more thermal movement than most states. Extreme periods of summer and winter seasons are not uncommon in the greater Omaha and Lincoln area. What does this mean for your roof? A great deal more than you think. Given that we can see […]

Standing seam metal roofing is defined as a concealed fastener metal panel system that features vertical legs and a broad, flat area between the two legs. It’s also described as having raised seams, or vertical legs, that rise above the level of the panel’s flat area. Standing seam systems have mechanically locking fasteners that are […]

NEBRASKA-BORN AND BRED More than 39 years of dealing with Nebraska weather means we’ve seen it all, and know how to solve any residential roofing issue from new roofs to repairs and maintenance. McKinnis Roofing & Sheet Metal is a reputable roofing company in Omaha and Lincoln, NE, and uses only the highest quality materials […]

Storm and hail damage are some of the most common insurance claims of the year; hailstorms cause far worse damage than just the average run-of-the-mill storm – and they can be very unpredictable, causing hundreds of dollars’ worth of damage at a time that can include damage to property and anything in reach of hailstones. […]