Key Takeaway Both flat and shingle roofs perform well in North Texas when they are installed correctly and maintained consistently. Most failures come from drainage problems, flashing issues, storm damage, or aging materials. Regular inspections and early repairs help...
Key TakeawayHail damage isn’t always visible from the ground, but missing granules, bruised shingles, dented vents, and random impact patterns are common signs. If you live and own a home in North Texas, anywhere near Anna, Melissa, or Van Alstyne, and have...
The Hidden Risks North Texas Homeowners Should Know Before Putting Solar Panels On Your Home Episode Overview In Episode 004 of Know Your Home, host Dan O’Malley sits down with Daniel Cook, owner of Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration, and special guest Austin Prevost...
Key Takeaway North Texas hail and wind storms often leave homeowners deciding whether roof damage should be repaired or fully replaced. Roofs under 10–12 years old with localized storm damage can often be repaired, while older roofs or widespread damage typically make...
How You Can Prepare For the Unexpected When It Comes To Your Home Episode Overview In Episode 003 of Know Your Home, host Dan O’Malley sits down again with Daniel Cook, owner here at Cook DFW Roofing & Restoration, to explore the top 3 most expensive home repair...
Key Takeaway North Texas experiences frequent hail, wind, and severe storms that commonly cause hidden roof damage. Storm damage isn’t always immediately visible and can worsen over time without proper inspection and documentation. Knowing how to identify damage,...
How To Prepare For Severe Weather During Storms in North Texas If you live anywhere in the DFW metroplex—especially up around Anna, Melissa, and Van Alstyne—you already know the weather here doesn’t “ease in.” It shows up like it’s late for an appointment. One minute...
Severe Weather in North Texas: Why It’s So Intense & How to Protect Your Home Episode Overview In Episode 2 of Know Your Home, we take a deeper dive into the #1 threat facing homeowners in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex: severe weather. If you live in North...
What Collin & Grayson County Property Owners Need to Know About Owning A Home With A Flat Roof. Flat roofs get a bad reputation in North Texas, and honestly, a lot of it comes from misunderstanding how they’re supposed to work. CooDFW hears it all the time from...
From Your Roof to Your Foundation Owning a home in the Dallas–Fort Worth area isn’t just about closing day and decorating the living room. Real homeownership is everything that happens after: keeping systems maintained, protecting your roof and structure, and...