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4 Partners in Construction // The Nugget Newspaper // April 22, 2020 You9re probably ready for a new roof Riding to the rescue in plumbing emergencies By Jim Cornelius editor in chief By Jim Cornelius editor in chief There are a lot of roofs in Sisters Country that are ready for replace- ment 4 whether the homeowners realize it or not. A roof in this coun- try realistically lasts from about 21 to 25 years. Old concrete tile roofs or shake roofs are almost certainly at the end of their life, and there are tell- tale signs that your composite asphalt shingles are giving out. If you9re seeing <sand= in your gutters or downspouts (a sign that shingles are breaking down) or shiny or white spots or curling ridges& it9s time. Getting your roof replaced at a reasonable cost with quality materi- als and workmanship means seeking out a reliable company 4 like Elite Roofing. They work with virtually every kind of product and application, and they have the experience to get the job done quickly, efficiently 4 and to the highest standard. <Most of our employees have been with us for a really long time,= said owner Jon Corbett. That means each member of a roofing crew knows his job. And that makes a difference both in the quality and consistency of the work and the timeframe needed to complete it. <I think you end up with a bet- ter quality product in the long run,= Plumbing emergencies don9t wait for good times 4 they happen when they happen, and homeowners need someone they can rely on to help. For more than a quarter-century, that9s been Sweeney Plumbing. <We try to come in and kind of save the day when people are in dire straits with plumbing and they don9t know what to do,= said Zach Sweeney, who is now the second generation running the family busi- ness. <If you need a plumber, usually you need a quick response.= Sweeney Plumbing has always prided itself on treating everyone from its nine employees to its cus- tomers like family. Sweeney Plumbing handles everything from service calls to complete plumbing on new homes and commercial buildings. The crew is very thorough in its work plumb- ing a house, knowing that it9s more than a job 4 they are often at work on a family9s Sisters dream home. The Sweeney Plumbing show- room features fixtures from toilets to tubs and sinks; kitchen and bath- room faucets from all of the major manufacturers like Delta, Kohler, Moen and Grohe. Customers are invited to peruse the showroom and handle the merchandise to see what photo provided Corbett said. <It doesn9t take quite as long to get the job done.= There9s no getting around the fact that a tear-off is messy, but Elite Roofing makes a point of being as clean as possible through the job, and a cleanup crew comes in at the end with magnets to make sure there are no stray nails laying around your driveway. Estimates are also efficient, using computer modeling for measur- ing, and a consultation will present options for materials and warranty coverage so the client can make an informed decision. Replacing a roof is a significant and important project for a homeown- er; it pays to seek out experience and expertise so that you can get the work done and not have to worry about it for another couple of decades. they like. If what9s on display in the showroom isn9t enough of a selec- tion, Sweeney has access to local distributors9 showrooms and can arrange a tour. But it9s not the fixtures that make Sweeney Plumbing what it is 4 it9s an ethic of service and respect, hard work and professionalism. They make a point of respect- ing the homes and properties where they do their work. Each crew totes a shop vac on their van for thorough cleanup and they wear booties to make sure they don9t track in. Under current conditions, they are careful to follow guidelines and maintain all health protocols. We try to be as clean and efficient at possible. 4 Zach Sweeney <We try to be as clean and effi- cient as possible,= Zach said. Reliable, responsible, profes- sional: That9s the way Sweeney Plumbing has worked for going on three decades in their hometown. • Re-Roof & New Construction • Composite, Metal, Flat & Cedar Shake Products • Residential & Custom Home Framing • Gutter Installation • Free Estimates • Financing Available • Transferable Warranties • 10-Year Workmanship Guarantee FAMILY OWNED SISTERS PROUD LOCAL. RELIABLE. PROFESSIONAL. Residential/Commercial New Construction Emergency Service Repairs & Remodels Experienced, Reliable Team Family Owned & Operated for 20 Years • CCB#203769 541-526-5143 541-549-4349 260 N. Pine St., Sisters Licensed Bonded / Insured CCB#87587