Helpful Tips Archives - Muth and Company Roofing

Planning a roofing project? Clear communication, realistic expectations, and trust can help you get the best results when working with a local roofer.

How To Establish a Great Relationship With A Local Roofer

When a homeowner hires a local roofer, like Muth & Company Roofing, in Columbus, a successfully completed project is the ultimate goal. However, not everyone understands the most important component of a successful roofing project: communication. Poor communication between a contractor and client causes nothing but delays, misunderstandings, and hard feelings. On the other hand, […]

How To Establish a Great Relationship With A Local Roofer Read More

An open book with a speech bubble above it containing the phrase "Common Roofing Terms," illustrating key terminology related to roofing.

What Are Common Roofing Terms?

If you’ve ever had roofing work done, you might have found yourself scratching your head at some of the terms the roofing pros throw around. At Muth & Company Roofing, we get it—roofing lingo can be a bit overwhelming! As one of the most recommended Columbus roofers, we are frequently asked about roofing terms. So,

What Are Common Roofing Terms? Read More

How To Find And Eliminate Drafts In Your Home

If there’s one area of your home that’s particularly drafty, there’s a good chance there are other spots as well. You can get them fixed before they add another cent to your heating bill! Take a look at these tips on how to find and eliminate drafts in your home. Test Doors and Windows If

How To Find And Eliminate Drafts In Your Home Read More

Young man inspecting the roof of an old house considering a DIY roofing project.

Why DIY Roofing Is More Dangerous Than You Think

A roof is one of the most critical components of your home, but it’s also one of the most complex. While the appeal of a DIY project can be strong, roofing is a job best left to the professionals. Here’s why tackling a roofing project on your own can be a dangerous and costly mistake.

Why DIY Roofing Is More Dangerous Than You Think Read More

Getting Ready For Spring Lawn Care

Spring lawn maintenance involves a lot more than mowing. If not taken care of quickly, crabgrass and other pesky weeds can get out of hand before you know it. Here are some spring lawn care tips to help you. Crabgrass Prevention Crabgrass spreads like crazy and can quickly take over your lawn. This draws away

Getting Ready For Spring Lawn Care Read More

Take Action During National Radon Action Month

Like carbon monoxide, radon gas cannot be seen, smelled or tasted. This means there could be dangerous amounts present in your home. And you wouldn’t even know it. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year. About 2,900 of these deaths occur among people who

Take Action During National Radon Action Month Read More

How to Prevent Trees from Damaging Your Roof This Winter

Here in Ohio, we never know if winter will bring relatively mild temperatures and snowfall amounts, or weeks of ice, snow, and frigid cold. Our approach to prepare for the worst and hope for the best! One way to prepare is to prevent trees from damaging your roof this winter. A weak or dead limb

How to Prevent Trees from Damaging Your Roof This Winter Read More

Weed Control This Fall Will Help Next Spring

The push for lawn care and weed removal in spring and summer is a familiar theme. However, industry professionals and lawn care experts know fall is one of the most beneficial times to remove and treat weeds. Weed control in the fall is crucial to laying the groundwork for a healthy garden in the spring.

Weed Control This Fall Will Help Next Spring Read More

How to Prepare Your Home for a Roof Replacement

Roof replacement doesn’t have to be an ordeal. Learn how to prepare your home, yard, and family so that you get a great roof replacement experience. When you hire Muth and Company Roofing to perform a roof replacement, your sales consultant will complete a pre-work checklist to explain each step in the roof replacement process. At Muth & Company

How to Prepare Your Home for a Roof Replacement Read More

What To Do After A Tornado Hits Your Home

After a tornado strikes, utilize these guidelines to aid recovery and ensure safety. Here’s what to do in the immediate aftermath of a tornado. Prioritize the safety of yourself and your loved ones. Conduct a quick assessment for injuries and administer basic first aid. Seek medical attention promptly. If someone is not breathing and

What To Do After A Tornado Hits Your Home Read More

Our Pre-Work Checklist Sets Muth Roofing Above The Rest

When it comes to product knowledge, workmanship, and customer service, no other roofing contractor compares to Muth & Company Roofing. We always strive to go the extra mile to make our customers’ experience with us as easy and pain-free as possible, and one way we do this is by completing a pre-work checklist before each

Our Pre-Work Checklist Sets Muth Roofing Above The Rest Read More

Five of the Most Common Ohio Weeds and How To Stop Them

At Muth & Company Roofing, we like to share tips and tricks for a variety of areas of homeownership. Here are some of the most common Ohio weeds that can be found near your home, and what action you should take to prevent them from overtaking your lawn. Ground Ivy This creeping weed is a

Five of the Most Common Ohio Weeds and How To Stop Them Read More

Skip These 4 Summer Home Maintenance Chores

Every summer, home improvement gurus come out with scores of lists of different summer home maintenance chores that “must” be done to ensure that your home and property stay in good working order. While these projects are certainly good ideas, they come at a time when most homeowners just want to relax, go to the

Skip These 4 Summer Home Maintenance Chores Read More

Summer Home Improvement Projects

Summer is a time when many people enjoy spending time outdoors, swimming, camping, barbecuing, and more. It is also the ideal time to complete those summer home improvement projects that have been on your list – or should be! Here are some outdoor projects Muth & Company Roofing, your leading Columbus roofer, recommends. Work on

Summer Home Improvement Projects Read More

Dive Into Summer at Columbus-Area Summer Camps

With the school year winding down in most districts, parents have started bracing for those inevitable words: “I’m bored!” Why not make this summer different by signing your kiddos up for some local summer camps? They are a great way for kids to socialize, get out their energy, and use their creativity. Here are some

Dive Into Summer at Columbus-Area Summer Camps Read More

Prepare Your Home: A Short Guide on Winter Weather Terms

Whenever we watch or hear the weather forecast, chances are there are winter weather terms we may not be familiar with. This is why we at Muth & Company Roofing, experts in roofing in Columbus Ohio, have prepared this short guide on some common winter weather terms you may want to learn about. These words

Prepare Your Home: A Short Guide on Winter Weather Terms Read More

4 Tips For Hanging Christmas Lights On Your Roof

Hanging Christmas lights on your roof is the perfect way to bring holiday cheer to your home. If not installed correctly, hanging Christmas lights on your roof can cause damage to your roof and personal injury. To avoid headaches and start the holiday season off right, follow these 4 tips for hanging Christmas lights on

4 Tips For Hanging Christmas Lights On Your Roof Read More

Most Commonly Overlooked Home Maintenance Tasks

Whether you’re a new homeowner or you’ve been in your home for years, home maintenance tasks are something you get into out of necessity more than desire. Homes need very regular maintenance to ensure they are in working condition. However, there are a few tasks you should be doing regularly. But many people forget about

Most Commonly Overlooked Home Maintenance Tasks Read More

questions to ask before hiring a roofing contractor

3 Things to Ask Before Hiring A Roofing Contractor

What questions should you ask before hiring a roofing contractor? A roof could need a replacement for different reasons, but the most common one is age. After a certain age, the performance of a roof is likely compromised; the features you used to enjoy, such as energy efficiency and protection, may no longer be possible.

3 Things to Ask Before Hiring A Roofing Contractor Read More

Spring Outdoor and Indoor Safety Tips

Spring is in full bloom here in the Columbus area and we all want to get out and enjoy it! But we also need to keep spring safety tips in mind. Getting your home ready for outdoor activities can be a big job and at Muth and Company, we want to make sure it’s a

Spring Outdoor and Indoor Safety Tips Read More

5 Key Things To Do When Your Roof is Leaking

There are quite a few possible causes when your roof is leaking. Ice damming, deteriorating shingles, damaged or missing flashing, dried-out pipe boots, clogged gutters and downspouts are just a few. Leaks in your home are never welcome or convenient. And the sight of water spreading in an ugly brown circle on your ceiling might

5 Key Things To Do When Your Roof is Leaking Read More

5 Important Questions to Ask Roofing Contractors

Security and confidence in your roofing contractor are important considerations. We’ve listed 5 important questions to ask roofing contractors before starting a home improvement project with them. This will make sure you’re dealing with the right crew. Are You Licensed and Insured? Properly licensed and insured contractors bring with them a certain assurance that they:

5 Important Questions to Ask Roofing Contractors Read More

Smart Home Project Prioritization

The problem some homeowners might have with getting their home improvement projects done is that it’s hard to decide where to start. This is especially true if you’re working within a budget. Here at Muth & Company Roofing, we’ve had over two decades worth of experience with roofing and home improvement. We’ve put all this

Smart Home Project Prioritization Read More

15 Items To Check Off Your Spring Maintenance To-Do List

You can undo winter damage and keep your home in top shape with a spring maintenance to-do list. Just follow these 15 items to check off your spring maintenance to-do list this spring. These list can be accomplished with little money and time. In the end, it will save you big dollars in the

15 Items To Check Off Your Spring Maintenance To-Do List Read More

Top 5 Tips for Winterizing Your Home

As a roofer for over the past 30 years, Chad Muth knows quite a few tips for winterizing your home. Here are Chad’s top 5 tips for winterizing your home, and areas you should focus on when preparing for another harsh Columbus, Ohio winter. Start At The Top When Winterizing Your Home Clean all debris

Top 5 Tips for Winterizing Your Home Read More

Tips on How to Inspect Your Roof for Damage

It’s a good idea to inspect your roof for damage regularly. Here are some tips on how to inspect your roof for damage, particularly if you live in areas like Columbus, Ohio, that experience extreme weather. You can inspect your roof yourself by either climbing on your roof or by using binoculars from the ground.

Tips on How to Inspect Your Roof for Damage Read More

Top 5 Home Closing Process Tips

Take The Anxiety Out Of Your Home Closing Process With These Tips. If you are like most people, you hate paperwork! Paperwork only adds the anxiety of your home closing process. Especially paperwork that you don’t even understand. Well there are few things in life that require more paperwork than a real estate transaction and

Top 5 Home Closing Process Tips Read More

The Most Common Signs You That You Need A New Roof

Look for these most common signs that you need a new roof. Roof age – How old is your existing asphalt shingle roof? Most experts agree that a typical roof will last between 20 and 25 years. Shingles – Curling and buckling Curled or buckling shingles are another sign that you may need a new

The Most Common Signs You That You Need A New Roof Read More

Getting Campy: Surviving Summer With Your Kids

As the school year winds down, we all begin to look forward to the long, lazy days of summer … or do we? Summers can be long and tedious for kids who don’t have anything worthwhile to do, which is why a summer camp program can be a lifesaver for both working families and stay-at-home

Getting Campy: Surviving Summer With Your Kids Read More

Attention Sellers: Don’t List Your Home the Way It Is

As a realtor in Columbus, Ohio, I’ve seen the condition of a roof come up time and again with my buyers and sellers. Due to low inventory levels, the market is very competitive right now and some sellers think they can list their home just the way it is. However, I caution my sellers not

Attention Sellers: Don’t List Your Home the Way It Is Read More

Check Out Our Recent Satisfied Customer Reviews

When you’ve served as one of the leading roofing companies in your community for over 30 years, that’s a pretty good indication that you’re doing something right! At Muth & Company Roofing, the quality of our work and our commitment to exceptional customer service are reflected in the experiences of our customers. Here are just

Check Out Our Recent Satisfied Customer Reviews Read More

Helpful Tips