Believe it or not, your roof has many ways of talking to you. If you find that your gutters are always clogged, overflowing could be the least of your worries. Depending on what is actually causing the clogs, it could mean a simple gutter cleaning or getting a roof replacement job. Here’s why you should pay attention.
[Read more…]Roofing 101: What Are Fascia Boards Exactly?
Contrary to what some people might think, a roof is more than just tiles or asphalt shingles. It is actually an entire system made up of several components. In residential roofing, the fascia is a board that runs horizontally along the roofline. It acts as a trim that connects to the ends of the rafters and trusses and makes your roof look more finished. But fascia boards are more than just for aesthetics. In today’s post, your friends over at Feller Roofing of New Braunfels explains the importance of fascia boards.
[Read more…]The Importance of Downspout Placement
While downspouts are a small component of your home’s entire system, their importance cannot be understated. After all, they protect your home from rainwater and melted snow. They also connect your roof and basement to help divert water away from your foundation and your home. This is why it’s important to ensure proper downspout placement is followed.
[Read more…]Understanding Your Insurance Paperwork – Is That Even Possible?
Between SNOVID and the recent hailstorms, many homeowners in central Texas are filing insurance claims. If you have never filed a claim, the claim report (aka loss summary) your insurance company sends you can be extremely confusing. Let’s face it – even if you have filed a claim before, it can be confusing. But with just some basic information, that “loss summary” can start to make a lot of sense.
[Read more…]“Dude, look! There’s a chick on the roof!”
Since the industrial revolution, women have been gradually allowed to enter the workforce. From then forward, every generation has taken strides to increase their opportunities. Jobs for women have expanded from tedious factory work then to doctors, lawyers, and business owners today. However, there are still untapped industries where women have been dissuaded and sometimes denied entry. One such industry is roofing and construction, which we here at Feller Roofing know and love. We are doing all we can to redefine what makes a skilled tradesman. Our craft lends itself to hard working, intelligent people without the need for financially draining, extended education and although it takes a special kind of person, roofing knows no gender.
According to Indeed.com and MoneyWise.com the average roofer in Texas makes $14,000 more annually than the median salary for women without a college degree. Even now, single women can struggle to get by, especially if they have dependents. Often women become limited by the price of childcare.
What does a career in roofing look like? A trainee starts with basics: tearing off old roofing, packing it to the trailer, then cleaning the ground below. Later, they begin assisting installers, observing techniques, and eventually running the coveted nail gun. Aside from roofing, they learn carpentry, metal work and a bit of engineering. There is a natural progression from working on the crew – the industry offers positions in sales, production, management, IT solutions, etc. The roofing industry is limitless.
Our all-female crew, which began in October 2020, has successfully shattered the stereotypes that women are too weak to handle a labor-intensive job like roofing. In fact, they continue to exceed expectations and have developed into a productive, efficient, well-oiled machine. Each young lady has found their niche. The organized leadership of their foreman, the speed and focus of the installers, the attention to detail of their carpenters, and the remarkable tenacity of the laborers have proven that they can not only make their way in this industry but become a rising force and set a standard for others to aspire to meet. And this is just the beginning…
We, at Feller Roofing, are growing and expanding. We would like to empower women who may have what it takes to take their destiny by the horns and join us in our journey to success.
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