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The Keys Roofing Blog

Notes from Kaleb and the Keys Roofing crew on how we inspect roofs, the materials we install, and the craft behind roofing, gutters, and downspouts in St. Louis.

Asphalt shingles after weather exposure on a St. Louis roof
Storm Season

Storm Season: What We Look for After Hail

What post-hail inspections actually check on soft spots, wind lifts, and moisture paths, plus reading that matches what we see on the ladder.

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Close inspection of asphalt shingle condition on a St. Louis roof
Inspections

How We Inspect a Roof: What We Photograph and Why

A walk through what a proper Keys Roofing inspection documents, section by section: shingles, ridge, valleys, pipe boots, vents, gutters, and downspouts.

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Roofing crew working on a tear off before new shingle installation
Materials

Atlas and Malarkey: Why We Install What We Install

An installer's-eye view of why Keys Roofing standardized on two shingle manufacturers, from wind performance to warranty support.

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Close inspection of asphalt shingle condition after hail exposure
Storm Data

What St. Louis Hail Actually Did, County by County: The NOAA Numbers

Real NOAA Storm Events hail data for the St. Louis metro, ranked county by county from 2020 through 2025, with methodology included.

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Completed roof after replacement work
Storm Season

Reading Your Roof After a Storm: What We Look For From the Ground

What a homeowner can actually see from the ground after a storm, and what warrants a closer look up top.

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Gutter installation along a roofline
Gutters & Downspouts

Gutters and Downspouts: The Part of the Roof Everyone Ignores

Why gutters and downspouts matter as much as the roof itself, and what proper installation actually looks like.

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Shingle condition documented ahead of an insurance adjuster visit
Storm Season

The Insurance Adjuster Meeting: How to Be Ready

How an insurance adjuster meeting for roof damage typically goes, and how to walk into it prepared.

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