All Weather Tite's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kelly Shepard
All Weather Tite Roofing, located in Marlborough, MA is owned and operated by Kelly Shepard with over 20 years of roofing experience. All Weather Tite is fully licensed and insured as a roofing contractor to protect customers and employees. We service both Central and Eastern Massachusetts and are a member of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce and Business Networking International. Learn more at http://allweathertite.com.
As in any industry you have service providers that do a really good job and some that like to cut corners in order to pad their margins. Roofing is no different so Kelly dedicates this podcast to helping homeowners not get a nasty, mid-project price increase caused by a deficient estimate.
Brrrr. Can you feel it? Winter is fast approaching, which means wet weather, snow, and those whimsical icicles hanging from your roof's eaves. But the feeling of whimsy goes away quickly when you learn what could be lurking just behind those icicles: ice dams.
Roofing disasters can often be traced back to poor workmanship, including improper flashing techniques and materials. In this episode, Kelly discusses the proper use of flashing and the types of materials required to build a roof that will last for decades.
When it comes to selecting the best style of shingle for your house, what are some of the thought processes go into that? Listen to what an expert has to say.
In this episode, Kelly starts with the basic definitions or differences between a deck and a patio. Then, he covers why he chose deck over patio in his large job in Framingham Mass.
A few years ago, residents of Shrewsbury MA were hit with a nasty wind storm that damaged many roofs in the area. In this episode, Kelly discusses the key takeaways from this incident and why it's critical to always have your roofing contractor onsite when the claims adjuster comes to survey the damage so ALL the damage is properly documented.
You are probably paying a fair amount of money for homeowner's insurance and expect your insurance company to snap right to it when you submit a claim for roof damage. But how do you know if they are being honest and forthright with your claim? Listen to this podcast to get insider knowledge on what to do.
All Weather Tite does a lot of work in condensed metropolitan areas and the allure of elevating one's view makes a rooftop deck a great add-on for a home. In this episode, Kelly talks about the various types of rooftop decks, materials, they use, and the approval process.
In this episode, Kelly breaks down the key differences between commercial and residential roofing.
Kelly has done quite a few roofing jobs in his 20+ years as a roofing contractor. In this episode, we thought our listeners would benefit from hearing case studies on the different styles of roofs he has serviced.
We've touched on roofing ventilation systems in past episodes but it was like getting a free sample at the ice cream counter. In this episode, we get the whole scoop. Kelly covers how exactly a roofing ventilation system works, optimization methods, and the top products he uses.
In our last podcast, we covered shingles in depth. Obviously, every roof needs a shingle or a top of some sort but as we're learning, there is much more to a quality roof than shingles. This episode covers the other main components of a roofing system.
In 2007, All Weather Tite was inducted as only 1 of only 20 roofers in Massachusetts into the GAF Master Elite program. In this episode, Kelly reveals how the services of a Master Elite roofer benefits his customers.
This is an interesting case study that discusses how an ice damn problem in Acton MA started and the steps taken by All Weather Tite to fully resolve the issue.
Once upon a time, asbestos roofs were common but now must be regarded as a health and safety hazard when working on an asbestos roof. This episode has important info you need to know about repairing or replacing an asbestos roof.
If you've been toying with the idea of getting attic vent fans because in the summertime because your attic is BLAZING hot, or if you are concerned about the freezing attic temps in the winter, this podcast has the answers you are looking for about attic/roof ventilation.
Let's say your roof is leaking like a do-it-yourself plumbing project and you need to hire a roofer. What key considerations should you look into when hiring a roofer?
Roofing warranties are a very important thing to consider if you are buying a home or replacing a roof. In this episode, Kelly breaks down the 3 different types of warranties you'll find and what to expect from them.