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Since 1955 Malarkey Roofing Products has consistently valued innovation and is motivated to manufacture products that will improve people’s lives while balancing environmental and economic interests. Malarkey’s commitment to quality is an essential part of the success of the roofing system. Herbert Malarkey founded Malarkey Roofing Products in 1956 with a desire to provide a high value product to his customers. That desire continues today.

This homeowner selected Malarkey’s Legacy Shingle in Natural Wood.

For your roofing solutions call Casey Nelson Exteriors. Let Casey or Nate discuss roofing products his company has that will draw not only curb appeal to your home but protect it from Nebraska weather. Contact Casey Nelson Exteriors of Lincoln and Omaha! Let Casey Nelson show you what Malarkey Roofing Products and selected colors can do for your home!

Even Roofs have Enemies 

A roof system’s performance is affected by numerous factors. Knowing about the following will help you make informed roof system buying decisions:

• Sun:Heat and ultraviolet rays cause roofing materials to deteriorate over time. Deterioration can occur faster on the sides facing west or south.
• Rain:When water gets underneath shingles, shakes, or other roofing materials, it can work its way to the roof deck and cause the roof structure to rot. Extra moisture encourages mildew and rot elsewhere in a house, including walls, ceilings, insulation, and electrical systems.
• Wind:High winds can lift shingles’ edges (or other roofing materials) and force water and debris underneath them. Extremely high winds can cause extensive damage.
• Snow and Ice:Melting snow often refreezes at a roof’s overhang where the surface is cooler, forming an ice dam. This blocks proper drainage into the gutter. Water backs up under the shingles (or other roofing materials) and seeps into the interior. During the early melt stages, gutters and downspouts can be the first to fill with ice and be damaged beyond repair or even torn off a house or building.
• Condensation:Condensation can result from the buildup of relatively warm, moisture-laden air. Moisture in a poorly ventilated attic promotes decay of wood sheathing and rafters, possibly destroying a roof structure. Sufficient attic ventilation can be achieved by installing larger or additional vents and will help alleviate problems because the attic air temperature will be closer to the outside air temperature.
• Moss and Algae:Moss can grow on moist wood shingles and shakes. Once it grows, moss holds even more moisture to a roof system’s surface, causing rot. In addition, moss roots also can work their way into a wood deck and structure. Algae also grow in damp, shaded areas on wood or asphalt shingle roof systems. Besides creating a black-green stain, algae can retain moisture, causing rot and deterioration. Trees and bushes should be trimmed away from homes and buildings to eliminate damp, shaded areas, and gutters should be kept clean to ensure good drainage.
• Trees and Leaves:Tree branches touching a roof will scratch and gouge roofing materials when the branches are blown by the wind. Falling branches from overhanging trees can damage, or even puncture, shingles and other roofing materials. Leaves on a roof system’s surface retain moisture and cause rot, and leaves in the gutters block drainage.
• Missing or Torn Shingles:The key to a roof system’s effectiveness is complete protection. When shingles are missing or torn off, a roof structure and home or building interior are vulnerable to water damage and rot. The problem is likely to spread-nearby shingles also are ripped easily or blown away. Missing or torn shingles should be replaced as soon as possible.
• Shingle Deterioration:When shingles are old and worn out, they curl, split, and lose their waterproofing effectiveness. Weakened shingles easily are blown off, torn, or lifted by wind gusts. The end result is structural rot and interior damage. A deteriorated roof system only gets worse with time-it should be replaced as soon as possible.
• Flashing Deterioration:Many apparent roof leaks really are flashing leaks. Without good, tight flashings around chimneys, vents, skylights and wall/roof junctions, water can enter a home or building and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and electrical systems. Flashings should be checked as part of a biannual roof inspection and gutter cleaning.

For your roofing solutions call Casey Nelson Exteriors!  Let Casey or Nate discuss roofing products that Casey Nelson Exteriors has that will draw not only curb appeal to your home but protect it from Nebraska weather.  Contact Casey Nelson Exteriors of Lincoln and Omaha!  Let Casey Nelson show you what Malarkey Roofing and IKO Roofing Products and selected colors can do for your home!

The right roofing can boost the curb appeal of any style of home, from rustic to urban, colonial to contemporary. You’ll find the perfect asphalt roofing shingles for yours in one of IKO’s three collections: Architectural, Premium Designer or Traditional. For beautiful protection that’s engineered to last, IKO sets the standard. You can set the style.

These homeowners selected IKO’s Shingle System in Dual Black.

For your roofing solutions call Casey Nelson Exteriors. Let Casey or Nate discuss roofing products his company has that will draw not only curb appeal to your home but protect it from Nebraska weather. Contact Casey Nelson Exteriors of Lincoln and Omaha! Let Casey Nelson show you what Malarkey Roofing Products and selected colors can do for your home!