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Bone Dry Roofing Receives Recognition

Last week we attended the Owens Corning Platinum Contractor Conference and Bone Dry Roofing, Inc. was recognized multiple times for our accomplishments in 2015. Bone Dry was recognized as one of the top 5 Platinum contractors across the country in having recycled the most shingles in 2015. We also received an award for being in the top … Continued

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We ♥ Giving Back; WWII Vet Gets New Roof

We believe in giving back here at Bone Dry Roofing. We’re thankful for the opportunity to help you protect your home and your family. We’re also very thankful for the sacrifices our armed services men and women, and their families, make to keep us safe here at home. This week, when we learned of WWII … Continued

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Habitat For Humanity; It’s How We Give Back

  Bone Dry Roofing is fortunate enough to have participated in the Habitat for Humanity of Boone County Veteran’s Build and the Apostles Build this year. The 2015 Veteran Build will be for Sgt Aaron Hiatt and his wife, Beth Anne.  Sgt Hiatt, as a member of the 2/150th Field Artillery, Charlie Battery, served in Operation Iraqi Freedom in Mosul, Iraq and returned … Continued

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What Exactly is an Ice Dam?

Icicles may look beautiful and give your home that wintry, picturesque feel, but behind the scenes is a different story.  Icicles are ice…and frankly, ice is heavy and can lead to ice dams.  They can tear off gutters, loosen shingles, and cause water to back up into your home, potentially causing interior damage and mold. … Continued

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Winterize Your Home with Proper Attic Insulation

Did you know that up to 40% of your home’s conditioned air (heat and cooling) escapes through the attic?  If this is causing your heating and cooling costs to go through the roof, we have an easy solution.  Adding attic insulation and sealing air leaks can help cut heating and cooling energy bills by up … Continued

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The Cost of Insulating is Less Than You Think

Did you know that if your home was built between 1988 and 1998, you are likely living in one of the 46 million under-insulated homes in the U.S? That’s from a 2003 study from the Harvard School of Public Health. That’s a shame considering how much insulation helps lower your electric bills. So how do … Continued

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Ceiling Fans: Not Just For Summers

Ceiling fans are great aren’t they? Sometimes the moving air is just what you need to cool you down in the heat of the day. But did you know that ceiling fans can make you more comfortable in the winter AND save on your heating bills, too?   We all know heat rises, right?  Well … Continued

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Pallets, Pallets and MORE Pallets!

Americans throw away about 33 million tons of waste every year—and that’s only the food waste. In 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated that 136 million tons of construction waste was generated in the United States, which accounts for 25 to 40 percent of the national solid waste stream [source: Whole Building Design Guide]. This has … Continued

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This is Why You Need A Chimney Cap

Chimney caps are protective coverings for chimneys, usually made of stainless steel, galvanized or copper. Most chimney caps have a mesh screening that serves the dual purpose of spark arrestor and barrier against animals. Chimney caps also prevent rain from entering the flue of the chimney. To see a good example of why you should … Continued

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