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Voting Begins for No Roof Left Behind Finalists

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Matthew Housh

For several months Arry’s Roofing spotlighted the No Roof Left Behind promotion to encourage people to nominate themselves or another deserving Pinellas County family. The 4+ month period of nominations ended recently, but a new step in the process is about to begin. Following a short review to determine which homeowners are worthy of becoming finalists, a period for voting for these finalists gets underway.

Friday August 2 marks the beginning of that voting process. You will have several weeks to show your support for a finalist. Thanks to a little red button the nominations page, you can even give yourself a reminder to vote by adding it to your personal calendar. For the link to voting, click HERE.

You will only have four finalists from which to choose. That’s four lucky homeowners who survived the cut down from 113. If you haven’t been introduced to this large pool of candidates for a free roof, take a moment to get acquainted with them now. You can find them by clicking HERE.

The number of nominees is especially impressive to us because we saw less than a few dozen posted on the No Roof Left Behind page during most of the nomination period. But that number grew quickly in July as the deadline to nominate approached. Even with only a few days left to the nomination period, only 70 homeowners were listed on the page. The number jumped to triple digits by Friday July 19.

Volunteers have a couple more days to review the nominees before the names of the four finalists get posted online. We encourage you to vote then spread the word. Share your vote with us on our Facebook page or Twitter @arrysroofing. Tell us how you determined which finalist was your favorite.

On Monday September 9, the name of the winning homeowner will be announced. The announcement will happen online, although we don’t know the exact time yet. Make a note on your calendar to check that day for the winner’s name or visit the Arry’s Roofing Facebook page where we will share the details as well.

Week of a Home Show and a Free Roof

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Matthew Housh

As we roll through midsummer, we’re getting ready for a visit to The Trop this week. It’s not for baseball; the Rays will be in Toronto for a 3-game series. While the team is away, the field this weekend will be filled with a wide variety of home experts, including Arry’s Roofing.

The Tampa Bay Home Show opens on Friday morning at 10 am. We expect to see more than a few familiar faces there, and we look forward to meeting newcomers to the Home Show. We’ll be there all three days to introduce the services and high quality products our customers expect from Arry’s after more than a quarter of a century in business.

The set-up for the Home Show is already underway. Vendors started moving in on Tuesday and will continue through Thursday. By 5 pm that day, all vendors will be set up and the finishing touches on getting the show floor ready will be done long before Friday morning arrives.

Friday is an important day in the Arry’s Roofing world for another reason. July 19 is the last day to nominate a Pinellas County homeowner in the No Roof Left Behind promotion. As of this post, 70 homeowners are in the running to receive a free roof, although only one lucky one will be named the winner this fall.

Completing a nomination takes very little time. The information you need is supply is minimal and your main concern is telling a story that gets the attention of the judges who will be deciding which homeowners deserve to be named finalists in August. Selecting the most compelling photos will help your nomination too. Once you finish the nomination process, feel free to share the link on your own social media pages and post the link on the Arry’s Roofing Facebook page too.

You need not nominate yourself or someone else to participate in the promotion. Each nominee’s page includes a story and photos that can be shared through social media sites. Share the page via email, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or any other option available.

Arry’s Roofing Heading to Tampa Bay Home Show

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Matthew Housh

The Tampa Bay Home Show returns this month, and Arry’s Roofing will be there to meet and greet visitors and introduce our company and our GAF roofing systems. We anticipate a lot of first-timers at the home show, and these folks will be eager to discover new products, the best deals, and the most reputable companies in Tampa Bay. We expect to see some familiar faces during the three-day show as well, and we encourage our past customers to stop by our booth and say hello.

For newcomers, the Tampa Bay Home Show is a terrific opportunity to pick up a lot of helpful information in one place. Home improvement is just one area covered there. You’ll find people to help you with landscaping projects, pools and spas, security systems, and much more. It’s virtually anything related to the home all under one roof at Tropicana Field.

List of Exhibitor Categories

Home improvements
Building products
Remodeling services
Decorating products & services
Landscaping
Windows
Doors
Air conditioning/heating
Furniture
Fencing
Pools and spas
Paving
Decks
Kitchen cabinets
Security Systems

Bathroom products
Flooring
Carpets
Outdoor furniture
Awning
Lighting
Mortgages & financial services
Tile
Counter tops
Real estate
Health & beauty products
Household cleaning products
House wares
Travel promotions

The show starts on Friday July 19 and runs through Sunday July 21. That’s three chances to come to The Trop to take advantage of the home show experience. The parking is free and the admission is free so bring as many people with you as you like.

The Tampa Bay Home Show opens at 10 am all three days. As you make your way around the exhibits, expect to pick up a few brochures, business cards, and freebies along the way. Whether you spend a couple of hours or spend the whole afternoon there, we hope to see you for a bit at the Arry’s Roofing booth.

Some of the Arry’s Roofing experts will be there to answer questions about roof repair, roof replacement, how to decide which material to use, the benefits of routine maintenance, and much more. Mark your calendars for July 19-21 at The Tropicana. We look forward to seeing you there!

Arry's Roofing is once again part of the Tampa Bay Home Show. — Arry’s Roofing is once again part of the Tampa Bay Home Show.

Free Roof Nomination Period Winding Down

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Matthew Housh

Less than two weeks remain for you to nominate a homeowner in Pinellas County to receive a free roof in 2013. The No Roof Left Behind promotion that began several months ago is close to reaching the next phase when all nominations made by July 19 get reviewed and the selection of finalists is made. That gives me a little more time to step in and help someone you know become eligible for this rare opportunity.

Whether you nominate yourself or someone you know, the process is simple. Once on the No Roof Left Behind page for Pinellas County, you’ll see a large red button that reads “Click Here To Nominate.” Clicking the button will take you to a page set up to fill in all the necessary information required for the nomination. Before you get started, here’s a brief look at items you will need to know.

*Name and address of nominee

*Title for the nomination

*The story of nominee

*The nominee’s roof condition

*Square footage of the home

You’ll need to upload a current photo of the home. When taking one, make sure the roof is visible. You can upload more than one photo and help tell your story better.

The nomination page includes terms and conditions you must agree to before submitting. One thing you’ll see is the mention of the promo not being a lottery or contest. There is no purchase required either. One lucky homeowner will be selected per area for the free roof, as long as they meet the requirements listed below.

Nominees must own the home they are living in.
Nominees must be located in Pinellas County, Florida.
The free roof recipient must be current on his/her mortgage payments.
The free roof recipient must agree to sign No Roof Left Behind’s media release

Between now and July 19, consider anyone you know who might benefit from a free roof. This could be a friend, a relative, a neighbor, or someone whose home you pass by regularly. Of course, you’ll want to do more than identify the roof. Give your story about the homeowner and roof the color and texture it deserves. Find an interesting angle and explore what might draw a strong response from others.

What Sets Arry’s Roofing Apart

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Matthew Housh

Our satisfied customers know us well and return to Arry’s Roofing for help with new roofing projects time after time. They also help spread the word to other homeowners in Tampa Bay, speaking highly of our workmanship and customer service. To make it easier to share the good news about reputation and twenty five years in business, we now have a new video posted on our YouTube page.

The video, entitled Arry’s Home Show Video, is a creation for use at public events where high foot traffic is streaming by a booth we’re manning. We expect it will grab some attention at home shows and introduce potential new customers to the advantages of choosing us when making those important roof repair and roof replacement decisions. We also include a mention of Arry’s as a family-owned and family-operated business. Viewers will get to “meet” members of the family who share some insight into how we do business every day.

One area that deserves special attention in the video is experience of the employees at Arry’s Roofing. Stephen Housh refers to the 10-year and 20-year veterans on the staff as an indication of the strength and stability of our company. He also mentions the investment back into the employees, including holiday and vacation pay.

Many of these employees got an opportunity to speak for themselves in the video. We captured their thoughts about Arry’s Roofing while on job sites, sometimes even right there on the roof. They were candid in their praise and we appreciate their contributions in the video and in our roofing projects. These are the same people you will encounter during your Arry’s Experience and we’re proud to introduce them here.

If you’re someone who found us by researching keywords, such as Tampa roofing, we encourage you to watch the entire video. Research is a critical part of choosing the right home improvement contractor, and we’ll share more than just who we are in the 15-minute video. We’ll talk about our approach to the business and help you understand how to compare one roofer to another.

Once you watch the video and learn what sets us apart, we invite you to leave a comment on our YouTube page or our Facebook page. Tell us what you learned. Share anything that surprised you. Let us know if you made a decision about who to hire based on what you saw.

Another Wet June in Tampa Bay

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Matthew Housh

A year ago the wettest June on record kept life pretty soggy around Tampa Bay. More than 18 inches of rain fell then. While only half that amount has been recorded so far this month, we’re still above average for rainfall again.

Heading into the weekend, a trace over nine inches has already fallen and we have one more week to go. As the new week begins, we’ll see the rain threat continue for a few days, almost ensuring that will go into double digits for a rainfall total this month. The question is, how is your Tampa Bay home handling the surplus of precipitation?

Thanks to the No Roof Left Behind promotion, we’re discovering a lot of homeowners are enduring life under roofs that are far less than adequate. Some of the homeowners mention great concern about leaks and roof instability, especially as we move through another hurricane season. Putting off the need for repair or replacement could inevitably lead to a worst case scenario so it’s a good time for us to remind our friends and neighbors to be pro-active in July.

If you already recognize developing issues with your Tampa Bay roof, calling in the experts immediately should be a top priority in the coming week. In some cases, repair of your existing roofing system may be all that’s required. If you have put it off for a long time, neglecting the warning signs, total roof replacement is more likely the required move and your home may have already sustained damage beyond the roof, including structural damage.

Some homeowners, including those who have never hired a roofing contractor, may be unaware how to detect roofing issues. On the Arry’s Roofing site, we list nine signs that tell you a new roof is necessary. Here they are again for a quick review.

9 Signs You Need a New Roof

1. Shingles or tiles are cracked, curled, worn or missing

2. Granule loss from asphalt shingles

3. Split wood shingles

4. Mold or moss growth

5. Leaks, stains or spotting on interior ceilings

6. Staining of rafters or in attic space

7. Streaks along exterior home walls

8. Expired roof warranties

9. Storm damage

As June comes to an end, give us a call and let a GAF Master Elite Roofer help you correct a problem before it becomes far worse. You can request an estimate on our site or call us at 727.362.2230. We encourage you to get familiar with the warranties supported by GAF as well as the 20-year workmanship warranty we offer on all of our services.

A Father’s Day Wish from Arry’s Roofing

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Matthew Housh

Think about your relationship with your dad. If he’s like the fathers we know, he expects the best from you, allows you to make no excuses, and can handle the truth however harsh it may appear. This is a father who sets standards for himself and his family high.

With a hard-working dad at the helm of Arry’s Roofing, we understand high standards set by a father. He serves as a role model for how business for us needs to get done, without exception. He encourages us to remain at the top of our game and makes opportunities available for us to improve and strengthen as a company and as individual roofing experts.

We take a moment to celebrate all fathers like him at this time of year. These are tireless dads who devote their lives to making their companies and their families strong and keeping balance between the two aspects of their life, both personal and professional.

It’s likely you know more than a few fathers who fit this description. It may be a friend, a neighbor, or even your own boss. We hope you share your admiration and support of these dads openly. It may come with a handshake and a smile, a greeting card, or an invitation to share a meal sometime.

We have the pleasure of counting many of these dads as our customers over the last 25 years. These are fathers who are committed to making sure their families are safe in a home that’s safe from top to bottom. They invest in projects that help them accomplish their goals, such as getting a leaky roof repaired quickly.

Arry’s Roofing is aware of more than a few fathers who, despite their devotion to their families, are struggling to take care of their homes through no fault of their own. Some of these folks came to our attention through the No Roofs Left Behind program. We invite you to get acquainted with them by visiting the No Roofs Left Behind nominees page by clicking HERE.

Finally, we invite you to share your Father’s Day with us through our Facebook page. Post a photo of the gift you got dad or the place you took him to dinner. Share some of his fatherly advice with us too. Tell him we wish him all the best of his special day.

25 Tampa Bay Roofs Needing Replacement

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Matthew Housh

Thanks to the No Roof Left Behind promotion, one deserving homeowner in Pinellas County will get a new roof this year. As of this weekend, 25 homeowners have been nominated, either by themselves or someone who is aware of their situation. That number will grow, perhaps double, by the time the nomination period ends on July 19.

Support a Nominee

Take a few minutes today to get acquainted with a few of the nominees or read about all of them. Each homeowner has a reason to believe they truly deserve a new roof. Prepare some very emotional moments, including a story from a mother of two in St. Pete who explains how her son got shot during a home invasion.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW NOMINEES

Nominate a Homeowner

Add your own nominee by clicking on the red button designated for it. It will take only a few minutes to enter all the pertinent information. Spend a little extra time on explaining exactly why your nominee deserves to be awarded a new roof.

Vote for a Finalist

Once the nomination period ends, all nominees will be reviewed and the finalists will be selected. On August 2, the period for voting for a finalist begins. The No Roof Left Behind site even offers a reminder for you. Click on the red “Add to Calendar” button to add it to iCal, Google Calendar, or any other calendar option available on the list provided.

The winning homeowner will be announced on September 9. We look forward to sharing the name of that homeowner once the time comes. In the meantime, we encourage you to nominate a worthy homeowner or start supporting one of the current nominees. We also welcome you to share your favorite nominee’s story on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+.

As veterans of roof replacement in Tampa Bay, we hope each one of these roofs gets the attention it deserves. We just experienced our first tropical storm of the season and we all know more heavy rain will fall on us this summer. If your roof is in rough shape, or your gutters are failing, don’t wait until the next big storm to take action. Call Arry’s Roofing at (727) 938-9565 for a free inspection and estimate.

Tampa Bay Prepares for Hurricane Season

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Matthew Housh

Mention the word hurricane to just about anyone in Florida and be prepared to hear a not-so-pleasant story about flooding, a damaged roof, days in the dark, or a long and hot evacuation. Whether your own experience was tame or tough in the last few years, it’s time to get ready to face the possibility that a tropical storm or hurricane could sweep through Tampa Bay in 2013. As expert roofers with more than a quarter century of roof replacement and roof repair behind us, Arry’s Roofing wants to help you get ready for a worst case scenario this hurricane season.

Before we get to roof assessment, let’s talk about a few other critical areas to devote some time to before the first named storm of the season arrives. Tampa Bay residents should assemble an emergency kit stocked with all necessary items for evacuating or sheltering in place. Non-perishable food and adequate water supplies will be important along with stocking up on batteries. Make sure you have a First Aid kit handy, and anyone leaving home should carry cash or traveler’s checks along with flares, a tire repair kit, and a fire extinguisher in case you run into trouble on the road. It’s also wise to check your insurance coverage so you are informed about what kind of damage is covered and what’s not covered by your policy.

Before a Hurricane

The roofing system is your home’s most important system of protection so it’s essential to make sure it’s in the proper condition year round. Tampa Bay homeowners can become better prepared for hurricane season in particular by getting a clear picture of what shape your roof is in and responding to any issues accordingly. The first step is a professional evaluation by a licensed and trained roofer.

Arry’s Roofing uses a maintenance checklist when reviewing a roofing system. Each item we review gets graded as “Good”, “OK,” or “Repair.” For general roof conditions, we’re looking at debris on the roof, drainage, any physical damage, attic conditions, and any structural deformation.

Different roofs require slightly different assessments. For example, our inspection for a flat roof will include looking for areas of ponding, while both flat and slopped roof inspections involve looking at roof edges, punctures, and fasteners. We’ll also look for crack or “alligatoring” as well as blisters or “fishmouths” on flat roofs.

Roof features must be examined closely too. Our maintenance checklist includes a review of skylights, HVAC units, base flashings, and much more. Even with a roof in good condition could have problems with the soffit, fascia, chimney, or any other area we routinely check.

Exterior wall surfaces are another area that Arry’s Roofing reviews as part of the pre-storm inspection. We look for cracks or a deformed finish, water staining, and surface deterioration. The interior walls and surfaces are the final area we examine as we look for cracks, water staining, a deformed finish, and door or window leaks.

After a Hurricane

Protecting your assets from costly damage is a primary reason to get emergency repairs done quickly following a hurricane or tropical storm. Even minor damage should be addressed to ensure the proper life expectancy of your roof and provide peace of mind that your roof’s good condition has been restored. Contacting Arry’s Roofing for a post-storm inspection can also reduce the chance of needing roof replacement prematurely.

Arry’s Roofing Achieves TrustDale Certification

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Matthew Housh

Our Tampa Bay roofing customers know we never stop trying to improve the business and enhance our offerings within the market. That’s why we’re pleased to announce the selection of Arry’s Roofing by Consumer Investigative Reporter and CEO, Dale Cardwell, of TrustDale, as the newest recommended provider for Roofing Services. It’s the latest of accolades for our business which began in 1990 and quickly grew into an industry leader throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area.

Becoming TrustDale Certified is no easy feat for any business. The certification process requires prospective businesses to pass Dale’s stringent 7-point investigative review of reputation, price, quality, and customer service. After completing this objective vetting process, the business is approved to join a select group recommended to consumers through the online business referral source, TrustDale.com. Arry’s Roofing passed the recent review and completed the certification process. The final step was acceptance of the TrustDale Make It Right Guarantee, which demonstrates our commitment to practicing the highest standards of customer service.

When announcing our certification, Dale Cardwell shared some words about our new status as TrustDale Certified:

“At TrustDale we empower consumers with researched solutions for their toughest buying decisions,” said Dale. “I’m very pleased to welcome Arry’s Roofing Services, Inc. to our elite group of certified and recommended businesses. Consumers can place their confidence in them as one of the Tampa Bay’s best.”

We hope Tampa roofing customers in the market for roof repair and roof replacement take the time to carefully consider the value of choosing a roofing contractor recognized by both the roofing industry and a leading consumer advocacy group when making the important decision about which company to hire. The TrustDale certification coincides with the latest announcement from GAF that we once again earned the trip of Excellence Awards, including Consumer Protection Excellence, Training Excellence, and Installation Excellence. We’re proud of each one of our accomplishments and grateful for the customers whose repeat business has helped strengthen our reputation.

About TrustDale

TrustDale is a consumer advocacy, business review, and referral company. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, TrustDale is led by six-time, Emmy Award-winning, Consumer Investigator, Dale Cardwell. The company’s mission is empowering consumers throughout the Southeast with researched solutions and the recommendation of top-performing companies. TrustDale’s multi-media platform includes TrustDale.com, TrustDale TV, and TrustDale Radio. More information about the company can be found at TrustDale.com.

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