Chandler Roof & Restoration - April 2022

Chandler Roof & Restoration - April 2022

817-889-6621 • 1-800-692-8851 • www.ChandlerRoof.com • April 2022 ALL WORK AND NO PLAY? That’s Not a Problem at Chandler Roofing & Restoration

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is coming up, but there’s nothing unusual about me and Bill having our daughters in our workspaces. Both girls are interested in the business and say they hope to take it over someday. My youngest, Campbell, in particular, thinks she is very involved. If she’s not in my office trying to help write checks, she’s questioning our hiring decisions! Who knows what they will ultimately do when they grow up, but it’s nice they care about the company. It probably helps that we try to make work fun. In February, we did our annual three-day training. That may not sound like the best time, but our team looks forward to it every year because it’s a lot more than lectures and presentations. Bill has always believed strongly in personal development and constantly challenging oneself to be better. Whether that means becoming a better salesperson, parent, spouse, or community member isn’t the point so much as that everyone on our team takes the time to improve. We know the people we employ are more than just their job, so we want to help them grow in every aspect of their lives. Our annual training started about a decade ago with those goals in mind. From a business perspective, we always try to focus the training on our customer service and how we can do better. We want all of our clients to feel at ease when we’re working on their homes, so we always ask them to rate our services. If they give us less than five stars, we ask them why so we can improve. Then, we pass along those best practices to the team and brainstorm other ideas for improving the customer experience. But the training isn’t all business — we also have a lot of fun. We split the company into teams, and everyone is very competitive.

In the past, we’ve taken everyone rock climbing and ax- throwing. This year, we bowled and played laser tag. The teams got hyped up to play, and some playful smack talk may have bounced back and forth. We also had a breakfast bake-off, with a prize going to the team that made the best meal. We judged the teams on creativity, teamwork,

and healthiness. (We’re all trying to eat better.) Both teams came up with tasty and nutritious options. Of course, the bragging rights for winning were more important than the prize. One of the most valuable annual traditions is to give out awards to our high-achievers for the previous year. Our 2021 top-performers received trophies, bonuses, and an invitation to the yearly incentive trip. It’s our way of thanking the people who make our company great and showing how much we appreciate their efforts. This annual training is always a great way to give everyone — Bill and me included — a little mental break from the daily grind. Even better, we all grow closer together as a team. Unfortunately, a couple of employees were out ill and unable to attend this year, which disappointed all of us. Luckily for everyone, we plan to have just as much fun next year. –Amanda Chandler

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Wallpaper Is Back … But Why?

PREPARING YOUR A/C

UNIT FOR SUMMER

For many people around the country, April is the first month when they might turn on their air conditioning unit. Even if it’s still chilly where you are, summer is right around the corner, so you need to make sure your A/C unit is ready to tackle the summer heat. A central air conditioner has an indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor. The compressor is where you want to spend your time cleaning and maintaining. More than likely, you didn’t use your air conditioner during the cooler winter months, so you’ll need to do a few things to ensure your unit is in peak condition before turning it on. Before doing any work on your unit, make sure you turn off the circuit breaker. You’ll need to turn off the power to the condenser at the service panel, but most condensers also have a weatherproof disconnect box that you need to power down. Once your unit is powered down, you can begin cleaning and replacing your furnace or air-handler filters. Ideally, you should do this twice a year. If you fail to change or clean these filters, restricted air flow will reduce the efficiency of your unit. In addition to cleaning your filter, you also need to clean the condenser coils. If your unit was uncovered during the winter, leaves and other debris likely found their way inside the coils. Make sure the fan is clear before moving inside the box to check if the coils are clogged. If they are, clean them with a soft brush and use a vacuum to clean the coils from the inside. Once you’ve cleared away all the debris and excess water, check the coolant lines. These lines are usually covered with foam insulation that can fray and crack. If they’re damaged, replace them with new foam insulation sleeves. Your unit should now be ready for a test, and if everything runs well, your air conditioner should be ready to take on the summer heat. Anyone can clean and complete simple maintenance, but if the system still doesn’t work properly, call in a professional to investigate and handle further repairs.

Wallpaper is one style of home decor that you either love or hate. It was extremely popular in the 1930s and grew in popularity throughout the 1950s and ’60s. While wallpaper was still being put in homes during the ’70s, its popularity had peaked, and people began turning toward more minimalistic means to decorate their walls. The 1980s saw paint and paneling become more popular, and paint became the dominating force in wall design during the ’90s. Not only did wallpaper fall out of style due to new ideas in interior design, but it was also a pain to install and remove. For years, it seemed rare to walk into someone’s home and see wallpaper. But over the last few years, it’s become much more common. This has led many people to wonder why wallpaper has returned and if it is here to stay. Over the last decade, DIY and home improvement shows have taken the world by storm. Some of the shows would use minimalistic wallpaper when designing a room, but as time progressed, more and more home improvement shows had their hosts applying wallpaper. The designs they chose were more modern, making viewers envision similar designs in their own homes. Additionally, traditional wallpaper manufacturers heard the feedback regarding the difficulty of installing and removing wallpaper. They addressed the issues by creating wallpapers that were easier to apply and didn’t need excessive amounts of glue. Producers also explained the environmental advantages of wallpaper, which piqued the interest of environmentally conscious individuals. Wallpaper sales have been rising over the past few years and don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. One study estimates that the global market for digitally printed wallpaper will reach $7.5 billion by 2026. It sat at $2 billion in 2017 with most sales taking place in Europe and Asia. Only time will tell if Americans continue to get back behind the wallpaper trend.

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Storm Season Is Here

Do You Have a Professional You Can Trust?

Chandler Roofing & Restoration takes the phone calls and paperwork off your plate with our premier concierge service. We offer comprehensive restoration, so there’s no need for additional contractors. Better yet, we handle your claim from start to finish so you can spend more time relaxing and less time listening to hold music. Unlike many restoration “experts” you’ll meet, we’re not storm chasers and will not ask you to sign a contingency contract. Our business primarily comes from referrals, which proves we’re a reliable source for your home repairs — and we’ll never come knocking at your door to ask for business.

Storm Season is here! Do you have a professional you can trust? No? Then we have some important information you need to know. None of us know exactly what will happen this storm season, but homes in DFW sustain damage every year from rain, wind, hail, or tornadoes. We hope your home won’t be affected, but we can’t predict the future — and you need a pro you can trust. Storm damage can devastate families. It’s not only the stress of seeing broken windows, a hole in your roof, or water damage throughout your home. There’s also the emotional toll of seeing the sanctity of your home violated, the stress of finding contractors, and the headaches of communicating with the insurance company.

If you need a restoration expert, one call does it all. Emergency service is available, so don’t wait to pick up the phone. Dial 800-692-8851, and we’ll do the rest!

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Are You Dealing With a Storm Chaser? Watch Out for These Signs Know the signs:

Texas law states you have one year from the

• No Local Address: Storm chasers follow natural disasters, making money wherever possible. Google to confirm a legitimate business address has been provided and avoid contractors with only a P.O. box. • No Local References: Legitimate contractors should not be reluctant to provide references, and they should be able to give you local homeowners to contact. • Can’t Provide Insurance: Always request this information before allowing a contractor to work on your home, and don’t accept excuses. Here at Chandler Roofing we have General Liability & Workers Comp for our client’s ultimate protection. • Uses Pressure Tactics: Storm chasers will try to scare you and rush you into signing a contract, often without explaining or allowing you time to read it. Take your time, and never sign a contract until you fully understand it.

date of loss to file a claim so there’s no need to EVER give in to high pressure and fear tactics. • Offers Free Services: If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Storm chasers love to offer “free tarping” in exchange for your signature on a contingency contract. This “free” service will

cost you big money in the long run. Homeowners who sign storm chasers’

contingency contracts almost always regret their decision. These agreements usually result in shoddy or incomplete work or even outright theft of your insurance payout. And once you sign a contract, it’s not easy to get out. Choose a roofing and restoration company that’s established, local, and recommended by local professionals. Chandler Roofing & Restoration has been in business for more than 20 years, enjoys an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and will never knock on your door unless you call us first.

Don’t accept less than your home deserves! If you need restoration services, turn door-knockers away and call us at 800-692-8851.

“Kelly and I were finally able to get our roof re-shingled, and we just can’t say enough about the company that handled it. We weren’t even sure we had enough damage to get it done. The shingles were four layers deep and wood shake shingles from probably 1939 were on the bottom! Chandler Roofing and Restoration did one quick and great job in getting us our new roof!” –Darrell F.

“Chandler Roofing is a breath of fresh air. They made the process of getting our roof repaired painless. They handled everything with our insurance company and were prompt and professional. Their customer service is second to none! We highly recommend Chandler Roofing for your roofing needs.”

–Nick & Andrea S.

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SHE SAVED HER HUMAN! Meet Tinsley, a Car Crash Survivor On Jan. 3, 2022, New Hampshire State Police responded to a call about a lone dog wandering around on the interstate near Veterans Memorial Bridge. When they got there, the pup — a Shiloh shepherd named Tinsley — led the officers on what seemed to be a wild goose chase. “When Trooper Sandberg and the Lebanon police officers attempted to get close to the canine, it continued to run northbound on Interstate 89, crossing into Vermont,” the police department wrote in a Facebook post. “A short time later, Trooper Sandberg and the Lebanon police officers located a damaged section of guardrail near the Interstate 91 and Interstate 89 junction.”

owner, Cam, made a full recovery. He also knows just how special his pup is.

It turns out Tinsley had a destination in mind: an upside-down pickup truck that had crashed through that very guardrail.

“She gets spoiled all the time,” he told the WPTZ news station. “She’ll get some venison, probably [a] burger tonight, and probably some back scratches with it.” Tinsley is not the only dog who has saved a human from the cold. In the winter of 2017, a rescue pooch named Peanut saved the life of a 3-year-old girl in Michigan who had wandered away from home, and a golden retriever named Kelsey saved her owner after he slipped in the snow and broke his neck. She kept him warm for 19 hours and barked until help came. To read the full story of Tinsley’s roadside rescue, visit CNN.com and search “real-life Lassie.”

The truck had rolled off the highway, and the people who were inside — including Tinsley’s owner, Cam Laundry — were on the ground, badly hurt and hypothermic! Thanks to Tinsley’s bravery, the cops called an ambulance that rushed them to the hospital. “This was almost like a real-life Lassie situation,” one lieutenant told CNN. “It’s really quite remarkable. This dog definitely saved their lives. I don’t think they would have survived the night given the temperatures.”

Tinsley is a real hero on four legs, just like Lassie, a fictional pup who saved two little boys from dying of hypothermia in the snow. Fortunately, Tinsley’s grateful

ONE-PAN CHICKEN TACOS

TAKE A BREAK

Inspired by TasteOfHome.com

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced into 1-inch pieces • 2 tbsp garlic powder • 2 tbsp cumin • 2 tbsp chipotle powder

• Canola oil (for frying) • Corn tortillas • Grated cheddar cheese • Pico de gallo and guacamole salsa (to taste)

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces, garlic powder, cumin, and chipotle powder. Mix until the chicken is coated. 2. In a frying pan, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken mixture. Cook on medium heat for 5–8 minutes. 3. Remove the chicken from the pan, and add the corn tortillas (avoid overlapping) so they soak up the juices. Flip the tortillas and repeat. Then, add chicken and grated cheddar to each tortilla and fold it over the filling — in the pan. 4. Cook the tacos for 3 minutes per side until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted. 5. Top with pico and guacamole salsa, and serve!

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INSIDE

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How Our Team Works Hard and Plays Harder

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Wallpaper Is Back … But Why?

Get Your A/C Unit Ready for Summer

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A Heroic Dog Saves Her Owner

One-Pan Chicken Tacos

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Where to Place Plants in Your Small Space

GREEN PLACES FOR SMALL SPACES

Spring has officially arrived! As the weather warms up around the country, people are heading outside to refresh their gardens. But what if you live in a small space, like an apartment, or simply don’t have any backyard space to accommodate growing your own plants? If you’re in that situation, use these three areas to help your plants thrive!

A Balcony or Patio Most pots can sit on balcony and patio floors while still getting enough sunlight to properly grow. Just remember to water them appropriately and bring them inside if the weather turns bad! In Windows Windows can provide the perfect space for plants

to absorb sunlight without the need to manage their location. Bay windows are ideal, but you can also place plants on the windowsill.

The Entryway Plants don’t just have to grow on the ground or in pots! An entryway can let you go vertical with your greenery while staying out of the way of visitors.

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