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Veteran-owned · Central City, Nebraska

Your home'sfirst lineof defense.

Roofing, siding and gutters installed by a veteran with 10+ years in the trade. Based in Central City and working across Nebraska.

Roofing shingleTAMKO Titan XT
The AR Exteriors truck parked in front of a finished house
On the jobNebraska

01 — The work

Twenty steps, no shortcuts

Every job follows the same order: the roof, then the walls, then the gutters. Here is the same house at each stage.

The finished house with new roof, siding and seamless gutters
  1. BeforeDay one

    Where most of our jobs start

    Worn shingles, tired siding and no gutters. Every job follows the same order: the roof, then the walls, then the gutters.

  2. 01 · RoofingStep 1 of 20

    Tear-off

    We strip the old roof down to the wood. No new shingles layered over old ones, so nothing is hiding underneath.

  3. 01 · RoofingStep 2 of 20

    Deck repair

    Every sheet of decking gets walked and checked. Soft or rotted spots are cut out and replaced before anything goes over them.

  4. 01 · RoofingStep 3 of 20

    Drip edge

    Metal drip edge goes on the eaves and rakes. It sends water into the gutter instead of letting it wick back under the shingles and rot the fascia.

  5. 01 · RoofingStep 4 of 20

    Ice & water shield

    A self-sealing membrane runs along the eaves and down the valleys, where ice dams back water up every January. It seals tight around every nail driven through it.

  6. 01 · RoofingStep 5 of 20

    Underlayment

    Synthetic underlayment covers the rest of the deck in overlapping rows. If a shingle ever lifts, there's still a barrier under it.

  7. 01 · RoofingStep 6 of 20

    Starter strip

    A starter course with a factory sealant strip goes down first, so the bottom edge of the roof is glued down against wind.

  8. 01 · RoofingStep 7 of 20

    Shingles

    Architectural shingles go on course by course, nailed in the manufacturer's nail line with the joints staggered.

  9. 01 · RoofingStep 8 of 20

    Flashing

    New metal at the chimney, the valleys, the garage wall, the porch roof and every pipe. That's where most leaks start, so old flashing never gets reused.

  10. 01 · RoofingStep 9 of 20

    Ridge vent & caps

    A ridge vent lets hot, damp air out of the attic. Cap shingles cover the vent and finish every ridge and hip.

  11. 02 · SidingStep 10 of 20

    Strip & inspect

    Old siding comes off so we can see the sheathing. Damaged boards get replaced now instead of covered up.

  12. 02 · SidingStep 11 of 20

    Housewrap

    A weather barrier wraps the whole house, lapped top over bottom with taped seams. It stops wind and water but lets the walls breathe.

  13. 02 · SidingStep 12 of 20

    Window & door flashing

    Every opening gets flashing tape, layered so any water that gets behind it runs out instead of in.

  14. 02 · SidingStep 13 of 20

    Corners & trim

    Corner posts and trim go up before the siding. They give clean edges and room for the siding to move through hot summers and cold winters.

  15. 02 · SidingStep 14 of 20

    Siding

    Courses go up level from a starter strip at the foundation, checked as we go so the lines stay straight all the way to the peak.

  16. 02 · SidingStep 15 of 20

    Soffit, fascia & gables

    Vented soffit, wrapped fascia and a gable accent finish the outside.

  17. 03 · GuttersStep 16 of 20

    Snap the line

    We snap a chalk line along the fascia with a slight fall toward each downspout, so water drains instead of sitting in the gutter.

  18. 03 · GuttersStep 17 of 20

    Seamless runs

    Each gutter is formed on site from a coil to the exact length of the roof edge. One piece per run means no seams to leak.

  19. 03 · GuttersStep 18 of 20

    Hidden hangers

    Hangers screw through the gutter into the fascia about every two feet, so the run holds up under snow and ice.

  20. 03 · GuttersStep 19 of 20

    Downspouts

    Outlets, elbows and downspouts carry the water down, and extensions push it out away from your foundation.

  21. 03 · GuttersStep 20 of 20

    Gutter guards

    Optional guards keep out leaves and seeds, so the gutters keep flowing without a ladder trip every fall.

  22. Finished3 trades · 20 steps

    One crew, the whole house

    New roof, new siding and seamless gutters, done in that order.

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03 — Free estimate

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04 — FAQ

Questions we hear on every job

Are estimates really free?

Yes. We come out, look at the job, and give you a straight price. No cost and no obligation.

Do you help with hail and storm insurance claims?

Yes. We inspect and document the damage and can meet with your adjuster so nothing gets missed on the claim.

How far do you travel?

We're based in Central City and take jobs across Nebraska. Call and ask about your town.

How long does a roof replacement take?

Most homes are done in one to two days, depending on size, layers to tear off and weather.

Can you do roof, siding and gutters on the same job?

Yes. One crew handles all three, and it's usually faster and cleaner to do them together.

Who will be working on my house?

A veteran-owned, family-run crew with 10+ years in the trade. The person you call is the person accountable for the work.